Education

By Stacey Shannon— MUNCIE, Ind.—Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. Cowan Junior/Senior High School senior Brynn Wright takes her role as an upperclassman seriously. As one of six student athletes on the Student Athletic Committee at school, she tries to promote good sportsmanship among her fellow athletes and get more involvement from the student body….

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University and the College Football Playoff Foundation (CFPF) have honored Northside Middle School Teacher Isaac Denniston with its Extra Yard for Teachers Award. Denniston, a Choir teacher who also leads the school’s popular Titan TV program, will receive a $1,000 Donors Choose gift card for school supplies and other items. He will also be recognized on the field during Ball State’s football game on October 1. “Isaac is so deserving of this…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County Campus’s Dual Credit program enables high school students to graduate with an associate’s degree. For New Castle High School (NCHS) 2022 graduate Ellen Bergum taking advantage of dual credit course opportunities at her high school as well as participation in the Health Sciences program at the local Career Center allowed her to graduate with certifications in Certified Nursing Aid (CNA), Dementia Care and Pre-Nursing studies as well as…

By Tim Harms— The American Heart Association and the National Football League continue their commitment to kids’ whole-body health through physical activity. INDIANAPOLIS  — With the start of the National Football League (NFL) season, schools in Indiana will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000 grant from the American Heart Association and Indianapolis Colts as part of the NFL Play 60 program and this year’s Race to Super Bowl LVII activation. From Sept. 26 to Oct. 26, students can…

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – A recent study conducted by researchers at Ball State University, in partnership with Fishbrain, the world’s most popular fishing app, offers new insight into “invasion superhighways,” in which aquatic invasive species are spreading across the U.S. Using data from the Fishbrain app, which has more than 14 million registered users worldwide, researchers from Ball State’s College of Sciences and Humanities have revealed a network of human movements that form these invasion superhighways….

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Two dozen young people from the Muncie Central High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) volunteered their time to set up the field of flags for Flags of Honor. More than 1,000 flags were placed on the lawn at Minnetrista beside the White River Greenway. Flags of Honor is in partnership with the Exchange Club of Muncie in honor and memory of local veterans, current service personnel, fallen heroes, and all who wish to display…

By BSU Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University is inviting the community to learn about and celebrate pollinators at its family-friendly “Pollinator Party!” being held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse and Environmental Center.  At this free event, nature-related organizations like the Red-tail Land Conservancy, Robert Cooper Audobon Society, Friends of the Greenhouse, and Conservation Tales will offer pollinator-themed crafts and activities. Children of all ages can…

By Sophie Bohanon— MUNCIE, IN—The Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center received re- accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Mitchell is 1 of 7 programs in the Muncie community that are nationally accredited by the NAEYC. Janette Stanley, the Director of Youth Development at Mitchell, says, “The reason this accreditation is so important is because we support high quality education and promote professionalism in the field. Thanks toNAEYC, we can utilize their resources for…