http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Students News RSS en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:11:06 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-university-speech-team-wins-national-championship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-university-speech-team-wins-national-championship Ball State University’s Speech Team has won the 2026 National Speech Championship, earning both the tournament’s 1st Place Team Award and Top Non-Scholarship Team Award. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:40:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-1 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-1 One Ball State Day (OBSD), Ball State University’s annual day of giving and celebration of Cardinal spirit, returns Wednesday, April 1. The 24-hour event brings together alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students to strengthen the University through gifts, advocacy, and engagement. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:50:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-to-present-cats https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-to-present-cats Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present 'CATS' March 20–21 at 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 2:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:32:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-approves-scope-budget-or-village-green https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-approves-scope-budget-or-village-green The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved the scope, budget, and site plan for Village Green—Site 4 of the University’s Village Revitalization Plan. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:56:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-university-foundation-unveils-2026-top-100-student-awards-recipients https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-university-foundation-unveils-2026-top-100-student-awards-recipients The Ball State University Foundation today revealed the recipients of the University’s annual “Top 100 Student Awards,” now in its fifth year of recognizing outstanding undergraduate student achievement. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:24:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-launches-humanities-in-action-expanding-paid-nonprofit-internships-for-humanities-majors https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-launches-humanities-in-action-expanding-paid-nonprofit-internships-for-humanities-majors Ball State University’s College of Sciences and Humanities (CSH) is launching Humanities in Action, a new initiative that will connect humanities students with paid internships in nonprofit organizations—strengthening career readiness, supporting community partners, and highlighting the value of humanities education across Indiana. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:32:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-idia-lab-partners-with-mechdyne-to-expand-access-to-immersive-educational-3d-experiences https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-idia-lab-partners-with-mechdyne-to-expand-access-to-immersive-educational-3d-experiences Ball State University’s Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts (IDIA Lab) has partnered with Mechdyne to help deliver immersive, educational 3D experiences to higher education institutions, museums, and other organizations through Mechdyne’s getReal3D for Unity platform. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:17:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/ball-state-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-with-calls-to-purpose-character-and-courage https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/ball-state-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-with-calls-to-purpose-character-and-courage Ball State University conferred approximately 1,200 doctoral, specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate degrees during its Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony on Saturday in Worthen Arena on the Ball State campus. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:12:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/alley-house-earns-prestigious-phius-certified-project-design-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/alley-house-earns-prestigious-phius-certified-project-design-award Ball State University’s Alley House has received another national honor: the Phius Certified Project Design Award in the biannual Phius Certified Project Design Competition. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:25:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/ball-state-launches-enhanced-speaking-center https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/ball-state-launches-enhanced-speaking-center Ball State University has formally launched The Speaking Center, a campus-wide resource designed to help students, faculty, and staff strengthen their public speaking and presentation skills. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:03:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-student-emilie-allen-named-2025-26-newman-civic-fellow https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-student-emilie-allen-named-2025-26-newman-civic-fellow Ball State University Honors College student Emilie Allen, a Whitinger Scholar, has been named a 2025-26 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to advancing the public purposes of higher education. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:23:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-recognized-as-a-center-of-actuarial-excellence-by-the-society-of-actuaries https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-recognized-as-a-center-of-actuarial-excellence-by-the-society-of-actuaries The actuarial science program in Ball State University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences has been awarded the Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE) designation by the Society of Actuaries (SOA). Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:56:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-presents-songs-for-a-new-world https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-presents-songs-for-a-new-world Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Jason Robert Brown’s "Songs for a New World"—a powerful, genre-blending theatrical song cycle—Sept. 5-7 and 9-14, at Korsgaard Dance Studio in Ball Gymnasium. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:29:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/aidan-davis-appointed-as-student-representative-on-ball-state-board-of-trustees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/aidan-davis-appointed-as-student-representative-on-ball-state-board-of-trustees Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has appointed Aidan Davis as the new student representative on the Ball State University Board of Trustees. Mr. Davis, whose appointment began July 10, 2025, will serve a two-year term through June 30, 2027. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:05:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/07/ball-state-university-recognized-with-regional-emmy-awards-for-faculty-staff-and-student-work https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/07/ball-state-university-recognized-with-regional-emmy-awards-for-faculty-staff-and-student-work Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) earned recognition at the 2025 NATAS Central Great Lakes Regional Emmy® Awards, with faculty, staff, and students receiving awards and nominations across several categories for professional and student-produced work. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:17:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-university-honors-college-student-awarded-prestigious-udall-undergraduate-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-university-honors-college-student-awarded-prestigious-udall-undergraduate-scholarship Ball State University junior Shaina Miller has been awarded a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for college sophomores and juniors committed to leadership, public service, and issues related to the environment or Native American nations. Fri, 23 May 2025 19:54:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-university-architecture-students-earn-recognition-in-international-competition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-university-architecture-students-earn-recognition-in-international-competition A team of 10 fourth-year architecture students from Ball State University's R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) received an honorable mention award in the U.S. Department of Energy BuildingsNEXT™ Student Design Competition (formerly Solar Decathlon™). Fri, 23 May 2025 19:29:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/two-ball-state-theatre-and-dance-students-earn-national-honors-and-prestigious-fellowships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/two-ball-state-theatre-and-dance-students-earn-national-honors-and-prestigious-fellowships Students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance recently received notable recognition in the national round of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) competition. Wed, 21 May 2025 13:41:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-earns-top-national-honors-across-media-and-communication-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-earns-top-national-honors-across-media-and-communication-programs Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) continues to distinguish itself as a national leader in student media. Mon, 12 May 2025 21:34:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/todd-siebert-memorial-foundation-donates-25000-to-support-als-and-ftd-research-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/todd-siebert-memorial-foundation-donates-25000-to-support-als-and-ftd-research-at-ball-state The Smaldino ALS/FTD Research Project Fund within Ball State University's Department of Biology has received a donation of $25,000 from the Todd Siebert Memorial Foundation. Wed, 07 May 2025 01:29:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-spring-commencement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-spring-commencement Ball State University celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2025 during its Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday. Sat, 03 May 2025 20:18:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-hosting-beam-signing-ceremony-for-new-center-for-innovation-and-collaboration https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-hosting-beam-signing-ceremony-for-new-center-for-innovation-and-collaboration UPDATE: Due to expected inclement weather, Thursday’s beam-signing ceremony for the Center for Innovation and Collaboration has been postponed to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the corner of Ashland and Martin Avenues. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:48:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-hosts-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-renovated-cooper-science-building https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-hosts-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-renovated-cooper-science-building Today, Ball State University celebrated the grand reopening of the renovated Cooper Science Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by campus leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:15:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-announces-spring-2025-commencement-speaker https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-announces-spring-2025-commencement-speaker Kayla Davion, a 2017 Ball State University graduate best known for her work on the Broadway stage, will address Ball State’s Class of 2025 at the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:12:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-nafme-chapter-named-collegiate-chapter-of-the-year https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-nafme-chapter-named-collegiate-chapter-of-the-year The Ball State University chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) was recently named the 2023–2024 Collegiate Chapter of the Year by the Indiana Music Education Association (IMEA). Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:31:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-foundation-recognizes-top-10-students-from-2024-25-top-100-student-awards-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-foundation-recognizes-top-10-students-from-2024-25-top-100-student-awards-program The Ball State University Foundation recently revealed the University’s Top 10 students from its 2024-25 “Top 100 Student Awards” program, including the selection of Emma Lear and Kali St. Julien as this year’s Top 2 students. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:40:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-advances-plan-for-construction-of-homes-in-the-village https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-advances-plan-for-construction-of-homes-in-the-village On Friday, the Ball State University Board of Trustees authorized Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns to execute an agreement with Trademark Construction to construct 17 new attached townhomes and eight new single-family homes as part of the University’s ongoing Village revitalization project. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:56:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-potus-at-strother-theatre https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-potus-at-strother-theatre Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present POTUS at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21-22 and Feb. 25-27, with matinees at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 22-23. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:13:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-university-foundation-unveils-2025-top-100-student-awards-recipients https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-university-foundation-unveils-2025-top-100-student-awards-recipients The Ball State University Foundation today revealed the recipients of the University’s newest “Top 100 Student Awards.” This annual awards program honors 100 exceptional junior and senior undergraduates who embody the spirit of Beneficence—Ball State’s iconic statue representing the generosity of the five Ball brothers, whose land donation helped establish the University. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:42:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/land-betterment-partners-with-ball-state-university-for-real-world-learning-and-strategic-insights https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/land-betterment-partners-with-ball-state-university-for-real-world-learning-and-strategic-insights Ball State University has announced a partnership with Land Betterment Corporation, a certified B-Corp dedicated to repurposing former coal mining and industrial sites into sustainable community assets. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:40:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-studio-165-earns-national-awards-for-student-design-projects https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-studio-165-earns-national-awards-for-student-design-projects The student design teams at Ball State University’s Studio 165+ have received two 2024 American Graphic Design Awards from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:42:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-american-string-teachers-association-student-chapter-earns-national-recognition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-american-string-teachers-association-student-chapter-earns-national-recognition The American String Teacher Association (ASTA) collegiate chapter at Ball State University has been recognized with the 2025 ASTA Outstanding Student Chapter Award. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:10:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-natasha-pierre-and-the-great-comet-of-1812 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-natasha-pierre-and-the-great-comet-of-1812 Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7-8 and Feb. 11-14, with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 9. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:36:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-theatre-and-dance-students-recognized-for-regional-and-national-achievements https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-theatre-and-dance-students-recognized-for-regional-and-national-achievements Students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance recently received notable recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Regional Festival (KCACTF) in Madison, Wisc. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:46:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2025-schedule-of-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2025-schedule-of-events Ball State University’s Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center has announced the schedule of events for its annual Unity Week, which kicks off on Monday, Jan. 20, the official observance of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:14:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/indiana-first-lady-janet-holcomb-addresses-ball-state-university-class-of-2024-fall-graduates https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/indiana-first-lady-janet-holcomb-addresses-ball-state-university-class-of-2024-fall-graduates Ball State University conferred approximately 1,200 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees in its Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony on Saturday at Worthen Arena. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:44:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-to-break-ground-on-new-performing-arts-center-and-cantio-hotel https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-to-break-ground-on-new-performing-arts-center-and-cantio-hotel Ball State University will celebrate a milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Performing Arts Center and The Cantio Hotel at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:11:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/applied-anthropology-laboratories-partners-with-tribal-nations-new-exhibit-at-fort-recovery-museum https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/applied-anthropology-laboratories-partners-with-tribal-nations-new-exhibit-at-fort-recovery-museum Ball State University’s Applied Anthropology Laboratories (AAL) has collaborated with Tribal Nations to create a groundbreaking permanent exhibit at the Fort Recovery Museum, “St. Clair’s Defeat Revisited: A New View of the Conflict.” Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:15:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-enhances-ccim-studios-to-boost-student-learning-experiences https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-enhances-ccim-studios-to-boost-student-learning-experiences Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) has completed major studio renovations, integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance immersive learning experiences and support student success. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:38:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-board-of-trustees-receive-update-on-enrollment-growth https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-board-of-trustees-receive-update-on-enrollment-growth The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday received updates on several key institutional achievements, including promising Fall 2024 enrollment trends, the University’s continued partnership with Muncie Community Schools (MCS), and progress on Ball State’s new Center for Innovation and Eric Foss Championship Performance Center. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:55:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-university-honors-1200-graduates-at-summer-commencement-ceremony https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-university-honors-1200-graduates-at-summer-commencement-ceremony Ball State University honored nearly 1,200 graduates on Saturday at its Summer Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024. The program was held at Worthen Arena on Ball State’s beautiful campus. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:40:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-accepting-applications-for-2024-25-off-campus-housing-self-certification-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-accepting-applications-for-2024-25-off-campus-housing-self-certification-program Ball State University is now accepting applications from landlords and property management companies to participate in the Off-Campus Quality Housing Initiative for the 2024-25 academic year. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:29:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-university-launches-indianas-only-comprehensive-program-in-forensic-science https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-university-launches-indianas-only-comprehensive-program-in-forensic-science Ball State University’s College of Sciences and Humanities has announced its newest exciting degree program: the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:47:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/ball-state-student-media-high-rankings-broadcast-education-association-2024 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/ball-state-student-media-high-rankings-broadcast-education-association-2024 The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) recently released its rankings for institutional excellence in media—and Ball State University placed in the top 10 for creative achievement in student broadcast and media programs for the third consecutive year. Tue, 14 May 2024 14:04:42 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/ball-state-university-class-of-2024-encouraged-to-lead-with-identity-purpose-at-spring-commencement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/ball-state-university-class-of-2024-encouraged-to-lead-with-identity-purpose-at-spring-commencement Ball State University on Saturday celebrated its Class of 2024 with a traditional Spring Commencement ceremony held on the Old Quad. The University conferred approximately 3,000 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees for its Spring 2024 graduates in its 198th Commencement ceremony. Sat, 04 May 2024 17:48:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-student-alums-selected-for-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-student-alums-selected-for-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program Jillian Cieslik, a senior at Ball State University, and two recent graduates—Isabelle Behrman and Kelsey Woodruff—have been selected for the coveted National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:02:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-university-student-taylor-bias-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-university-student-taylor-bias-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship Taylor Bias, a junior at Ball State University, has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of America’s most prestigious scholarships for undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:04:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/stedman-graham-to-address-ball-state-university-graduates-at-2024-spring-commencement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/stedman-graham-to-address-ball-state-university-graduates-at-2024-spring-commencement Ball State University next month will confer approximately 3,000 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees at its 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony. Stedman Graham, a New York Times bestselling author, educator, business advisor, and 1989 Ball State University graduate, will deliver the address to Ball State’s Class of 2024 at the main ceremony. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:02:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/ball-state-foundation-reveals-top-10-students-from-third-annual-top-100-students-awards-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/ball-state-foundation-reveals-top-10-students-from-third-annual-top-100-students-awards-program The Ball State University Foundation has revealed the University’s Top 10 students from its third annual “Top 100 Students Awards” program. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:56:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-3 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-3 One Ball State Day, Ball State University’s award-winning 24-hour fundraising event, returns Wednesday, April 3, with the goal of topping $1 million for a third straight year. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:13:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/ball-state-university-extends-2024-25-enrollment-confirmation-deadline-to-june-1 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/ball-state-university-extends-2024-25-enrollment-confirmation-deadline-to-june-1 Ball State University is extending its national enrollment confirmation deadline for the 2024-25 academic year from May 1 to June 1, 2024. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:50:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-university-foundation-announces-third-annual-top-100-student-awards-list https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-university-foundation-announces-third-annual-top-100-student-awards-list The Ball State University Foundation today announced the recipients of the University’s third-annual “Top 100 Student Awards.” Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:57:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-university-adds-robotic-pizza-shop-to-student-dining-options https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-university-adds-robotic-pizza-shop-to-student-dining-options Ball State University Dining has announced the opening of Máka Mia Pizza®, a new robotic pizza shop located in the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:19:03 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-secures-grant-from-community-engaged-alliance-for-cardinals-vote-campaign https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-secures-grant-from-community-engaged-alliance-for-cardinals-vote-campaign Ball State University has been awarded a meaningful grant from the Community-Engaged Alliance that will help empower students and community members through active and informed civic participation. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:06:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/covid-19-learning-loss-recovery-in-indiana-schools-remains-slow-uneven https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/covid-19-learning-loss-recovery-in-indiana-schools-remains-slow-uneven A new study from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) shows that the effects of learning loss suffered by students in Indiana public schools as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt statewide. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:04:59 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-partners-with-ascend-indiana-to-assist-students-with-career-and-internship-searches https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-partners-with-ascend-indiana-to-assist-students-with-career-and-internship-searches Ball State University’s Office of Industry Engagement has partnered with Ascend Indiana to connect more students to promising career opportunities in Indiana. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:55:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-university-entrepreneurship-center-announces-pre-seed-student-grant-awardees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-university-entrepreneurship-center-announces-pre-seed-student-grant-awardees The Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University has provided three students with funding to develop and advance their entrepreneurial ventures in its latest round of pre-seed funding Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:18:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-university-student-media-earns-several-prestigious-awards-in-journalism https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-university-student-media-earns-several-prestigious-awards-in-journalism Ball State University’s student media organizations recently were recognized with several prestigious national journalism awards, as announced at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:15:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-landscape-architecture-student-selected-for-prestigious-laf-ignite-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-landscape-architecture-student-selected-for-prestigious-laf-ignite-scholarship Anaya Marshall, a fourth-year Landscape Architecture major at Ball State University, has been selected for the prestigious LAF (Landscape Architecture Foundation) Ignite scholarship program. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:36:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/collaboration-between-ball-state-western-kentucky-student-public-media-results-in-pacemaker-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/collaboration-between-ball-state-western-kentucky-student-public-media-results-in-pacemaker-award In a groundbreaking project for collegiate journalism, Ball Bearings Magazine, the Ball State Daily News, and the Western Kentucky College Heights Herald, in collaboration with Ball State PBS and Western Kentucky PBS, were named joint winners of the Associated Collegiate Press’ Innovation Pacemaker Award for the cross-platform multimedia project, “Fleeing to Flyover Country.” Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:12:03 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-university-to-open-new-full-service-chick-fil-a-location-at-north-dining https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-university-to-open-new-full-service-chick-fil-a-location-at-north-dining Ball State University will open its new full-service Chick-fil-A location at North Dining Jan. 8, 2024—the first day of the Spring 2024 semester. The new location will replace the Chick-fil-A Express located in the Atrium within the Art and Journalism Building. The Atrium location will close Nov. 17. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:53:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-earns-national-award-for-diversity-and-inclusion-efforts-for-eighth-straight-year https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-earns-national-award-for-diversity-and-inclusion-efforts-for-eighth-straight-year For the eighth consecutive year, Ball State University has received a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity magazine and website in higher education. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:45:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-pbs-to-air-new-documentary-exploring-economic-impact-of-welcoming-refugees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-pbs-to-air-new-documentary-exploring-economic-impact-of-welcoming-refugees A new documentary, “Fleeing to Flyover Country,” produced in collaboration with Ball State PBS, Western Kentucky PBS, The Ball State Daily News, The Western Kentucky Herald, and Ball State’s Department of Media, premieres at 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Oct. 12. It will air on Ball State PBS. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:28:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/the-ball-state-daily-news-and-ball-state-public-media-unveil-innovative-news-sharing-venture https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/the-ball-state-daily-news-and-ball-state-public-media-unveil-innovative-news-sharing-venture The Ball State Daily News newspaper and Indiana Public Radio (IPR), the NPR® Member station of Ball State Public Media, today are launching an innovative news-sharing venture that will strengthen the way news is delivered and consumed in the region. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:10:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-earns-national-design-award-for-eco-friendly-alley-house-duplex https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-earns-national-design-award-for-eco-friendly-alley-house-duplex Alley House, located at 201 N. Temple Ave., has been selected to receive a SARA (Society of American Registered Architects) National Design Award, a prestigious recognition of talent, dedication, and innovation in the field of architecture. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:54:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-dual-credit-program-offers-high-school-students-flexibility https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-dual-credit-program-offers-high-school-students-flexibility Ball State University is offering the 30-credit Indiana College Core (ICC) curriculum to Hoosier high school students, beginning this Fall. Through Ball State’s Dual Credit Program, students can complete the ICC curriculum during regular school hours either 100 percent online, on-site at their high schools, or as a mix of online and on-site Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:03:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-university-introduces-new-off-campus-quality-housing-initiative https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-university-introduces-new-off-campus-quality-housing-initiative Ball State University has announced the launch of its Off-Campus Quality Housing Initiative. This program aims to prioritize student welfare by highlighting property management companies and landlords who commit to an established set of practices related to the off-campus accommodations available to Ball State students. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:07:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-and-heartland-film-team-up-to-offer-rare-learning-opportunity https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-and-heartland-film-team-up-to-offer-rare-learning-opportunity Ball State University film production students will get a rare opportunity to learn from Indianapolis-based Heartland Film—well-known for hosting the Heartland International Film Festival—thanks to a creative partnership between Heartland and the University’s new Radiance Cinema. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:30:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/hope-churchill-appointed-as-student-representative-on-ball-state-board-of-trustees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/hope-churchill-appointed-as-student-representative-on-ball-state-board-of-trustees Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has appointed Hope Churchill as the new student representative on the Ball State University Board of Trustees. Ms. Churchill, whose appointment begins July 1, will serve a two-year term through 2025. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:10:34 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-earns-top-prize-in-international-competition-for-student-design-and-construction-work https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-earns-top-prize-in-international-competition-for-student-design-and-construction-work Ball State University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) students—with faculty leads, design advisors, and interdisciplinary consultants—earned the grand prize in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2023 Build Challenge. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:54:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-junior-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-junior-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship Ball State University junior Griffin Thomas has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of America’s most prestigious scholarships for undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:34:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-student-media-once-again-ranked-among-best-in-nation https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-student-media-once-again-ranked-among-best-in-nation Ball State University’s student media organizations have once again been recognized among the best in the nation. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 01:51:44 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-foundation-reveals-top-10-students-from-second-annual-top-100-students-awards-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-foundation-reveals-top-10-students-from-second-annual-top-100-students-awards-program The Ball State University Foundation has revealed the University’s Top 10 students from its second annual “Top 100 Student Awards” program. This annual award recognizes 100 outstanding junior and senior undergraduates who represent the spirit of Beneficence, Ball State’s institutional statue and icon that symbolizes the generosity of the five Ball brothers whose land donation to the State of Indiana allowed the University to flourish. Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:06:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/ball-state-university-foundation-reveals-second-annual-top-100-student-awards-list https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/ball-state-university-foundation-reveals-second-annual-top-100-student-awards-list After a successful inaugural year, the Ball State University Foundation today revealed the recipients of the University’s newest “Top 100 Student Awards.” This annual award recognizes 100 outstanding junior and senior undergraduates who represent the spirit of Beneficence, Ball State’s institutional statue and icon that symbolizes the generosity of the five Ball brothers whose land donation to the State of Indiana allowed the University to flourish. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:28:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/theatre-and-dance-students-honored-at-kennedy-center-american-college-theatre-regional-festival https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/theatre-and-dance-students-honored-at-kennedy-center-american-college-theatre-regional-festival Several students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance earned recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre’s regional festival, held Jan. 11-15 in Flint, Mich. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:15:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/12/ball-state-university-entrepreneurship-center-announces-grant-awardees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/12/ball-state-university-entrepreneurship-center-announces-grant-awardees The Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University has provided seven students with funding to develop and advance their entrepreneurial ventures. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:11:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/11/ball-state-university-student-media-earns-national-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/11/ball-state-university-student-media-earns-national-awards Ball State University’s student media recently earned numerous journalism and communications accolades and awards, including more than three dozen awards combined for Ball Bearings magazine, The Ball State Daily News, and the McKinley Avenue Agency—an on-campus student-run communications, media, and advertising agency. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:50:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/11/ball-state-university-introduces-starship-food-delivery-robots-on-campus https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/11/ball-state-university-introduces-starship-food-delivery-robots-on-campus On Wednesday, Ball State University launched for use by its entire campus community Starship Technologies delivery robots. A fleet of 24 robots will deploy at Ball State—providing food, snacks, and drink delivery from a variety of dining locations on campus. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:45:59 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/book-by-ball-state-journalism-students-explores-link-between-sports-and-social-justice https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/book-by-ball-state-journalism-students-explores-link-between-sports-and-social-justice A newly published book—written by several Ball State University journalism students and edited by their professor—explores the tie between sports and social justice by following lives of over 20 athletes, coaches, and sports media professionals in different stages of their careers. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:49:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ccim-nationally-recognized-for-esports-and-sports-broadcasting-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ccim-nationally-recognized-for-esports-and-sports-broadcasting-programs Ball State University's College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) is celebrating recent national recognition for two of its standout programs: esports and sports broadcasting. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:15:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/08/ncaa-postgraduate-scholarship-awarded-to-ball-state-university-graduate-student https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/08/ncaa-postgraduate-scholarship-awarded-to-ball-state-university-graduate-student Ball State University Spring 2021 graduate Karleigh Conner, of Maineville, Ohio, has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in recognition of her accomplishments in academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and community service. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:35:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/06/ball-state-student-selected-for-2022-udall-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/06/ball-state-student-selected-for-2022-udall-scholarship Ball State University junior Steve Doll has been awarded a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship—one of America’s most prestigious scholarships awarded to college juniors and sophomores for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to the environment or Native American nations. Ball State junior Krista Walterbusch, meanwhile, was selected as a Udall Scholarship honorable mention honoree. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:58:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-university-and-ivy-tech-introduce-nest-dual-enrollment-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-university-and-ivy-tech-introduce-nest-dual-enrollment-program Navigating the Enrolled Student Transition (NEST) is a dual-enrollment program in which select high school students who have applied to Ball State, but have not yet been accepted, will enroll at Ivy Tech in Muncie and live in Ball State residence halls. Participating students will take general education and pre-requisite courses at Ivy Tech’s Muncie campus and take one class per semester at Ball State. Thu, 19 May 2022 11:37:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-entrepreneurship-center-celebrates-2022-e-day https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-entrepreneurship-center-celebrates-2022-e-day The Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University recently carried out another successful E-Day, where senior-standing students majoring in Entrepreneurship had the opportunity to present their business plans in front of an external panel of alumni and evaluators. Tue, 10 May 2022 15:16:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-cap-build-team-awarded-50000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-cap-build-team-awarded-50000 An affordable, net-zero energy duplex family home, which has been designed by a team of Ball State University students and faculty, is one step closer to being built. The duplex, referred to as the “Alley House,” was designed by a group of students and faculty of Ball State University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2023 Build Challenge, an international competition. CAP’s Solar Decathlon Build Team for the Alley House project was recently selected as one of 14 (out of 28) teams to advance to the construction stage of the competition. Ball State CAP’s Build Team was awarded $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy for the build. Tue, 03 May 2022 15:47:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-students-receive-us-passports-iie-project-grant https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-students-receive-us-passports-iie-project-grant Ball State University has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable 25 students to obtain a U.S. passport and support their study abroad journeys. Ball State is one of 40 institutions in the United States to be selected. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:22:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-entrepreneurship-center-announces-spring-grant-awardees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-entrepreneurship-center-announces-spring-grant-awardees The Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University has provided four students with pre-seed fund grants to assist in developing and advancing their entrepreneurial ventures. This semester’s winners are Hunter Beale, a senior Entrepreneurship and Innovation major; Emali Grose, a senior Entrepreneurship major; Holden Robinson, a junior Entrepreneurship and Innovation major; and Ani’a Walker, a senior Entrepreneurship major. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:06:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-freshman-awarded-us-state-department-critical-language-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-freshman-awarded-us-state-department-critical-language-scholarship Ball State University freshman Scott Webster has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), which will provide two months of beginning Turkish study in Ankara, Turkey, this Summer. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:03:40 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-student-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-student-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship Ball State University junior Isabelle Behrman has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of America’s most prestigious scholarships for undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:56:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-foundation-reveals-top-10-students-from-top-100-students-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-foundation-reveals-top-10-students-from-top-100-students-awards The Ball State University Foundation has revealed the University’s Top 10 students from its inaugural “Top 100 Students Awards” program. Sat, 02 Apr 2022 16:56:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/02/ball-state-foundation-announces-inaugural-top-100-student-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/02/ball-state-foundation-announces-inaugural-top-100-student-awards The Ball State University Foundation today revealed the recipients of the University’s inaugural “Top 100 Student Awards.” Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:00:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/10/ball-state-students-earn-national-award-for-historic-site-documentation-project https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/10/ball-state-students-earn-national-award-for-historic-site-documentation-project Seven Ball State University Historic Preservation graduate students completed a team project that was awarded second place in the national 2021 Charles E. Peterson Prize Competition. For this project, the students documented the Canal Pump House at Oldfields—an historic site in Indianapolis. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:06:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/10/cap-students-build-affordable-net-zero-energy-house https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/10/cap-students-build-affordable-net-zero-energy-house One of Ball State University’s latest immersive learning opportunities offers many students within the University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture (CAP) the chance to learn while designing and helping to build an affordable, net-zero energy duplex home on Indianapolis’ near-east side. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:12:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/07/documenting-impact-of-covid-19 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/07/documenting-impact-of-covid-19 Ball State University is providing a way for people to share their experiences during or related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:59:51 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/05/pioneering-entrepreneurship-program-at-ball-state-adds-alumni https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/05/pioneering-entrepreneurship-program-at-ball-state-adds-alumni The Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University has hosted another successful E-Day, or Evaluation Day, providing senior standing students an opportunity to present their venture plans to an external panel of business leaders. Wed, 19 May 2021 15:18:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/04/ball-state-student-blake-chapman-receives-2021-al-rent-honorary-ball-state-pbs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/04/ball-state-student-blake-chapman-receives-2021-al-rent-honorary-ball-state-pbs Ball State University student Blake Chapman is the 2021 recipient of the Al Rent Honorary Ball State PBS/IPR Public Media Student Award. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:35:36 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/04/ball-state-university-to-begin-disbursing-nearly-8m-in-heerf-ii-grants https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/04/ball-state-university-to-begin-disbursing-nearly-8m-in-heerf-ii-grants Ball State University is disbursing nearly $8 million in federal financial aid to eligible students. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:40:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/03/award-winning-one-ball-state-day-will-be-held-april-6 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/03/award-winning-one-ball-state-day-will-be-held-april-6 One Ball State Day, Ball State University’s award-winning 24-hour online fundraising event, will be held on April 6, 2021. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:58:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/03/bsu-design-student-wins-march-madness-billboard-contest https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/03/bsu-design-student-wins-march-madness-billboard-contest Abigail Clone, a 19-year-old graphic design student at Ball State, created a billboard that will greet college basketball teams as they arrive in Indianapolis for the NCAA basketball tournament. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:42:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/center-for-information-and-communication-sciences-program-makes-waves-with-national-online-ranking https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/center-for-information-and-communication-sciences-program-makes-waves-with-national-online-ranking A focus on leadership, technology, and applicable business skills has led to Ball State University’s Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) program earning national recognition Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:36:54 +0000