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By: Ball State Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN— Indiana’s top elected official will give the keynote address at Ball State University’s Spring Commencement on May 4, 2019. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb will speak during the ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. on the Arts Terrace. About 3,200 Ball State graduates are expected to receive their diplomas. It is the first time an Indiana governor will give an address at Ball State’s Spring Commencement while in office. “We are very grateful…

By: Juli Metzger— Muncie, IN — Join Ball State University and the Department of Journalism’s Spring Immersive Learning class “Unmasked: Recovery and Redemption” for a Story Walk from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at First Merchants Bank Community Room. Students explain how they explored the growing addiction recovery community in Muncie, Delaware County and East Central Indiana and the role churches and faith-based organizations have in helping addicts address the disease. A Story Walk combines student journalists and their sources — some…

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN– Members of the Ball State community came together on April 9 to raise about 3,770 gifts totaling almost $425,000 as part of the One Ball State Day — a 24-hour fundraiser for the University. President Geoffrey S. Mearns said One Ball State Day exceeded expectations, both in dollars raised and the number of gifts. “It was wonderful to see Cardinals from across the country — alumni, faculty and staff, students, parents, and friends — joining…

MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State University Cardinals near and far will unite April 9 for One Ball State Day, a day-long fundraising and engagement event. Students, alumni, and friends are encouraged to “Give Back to Fly Forward” during this 24-hour online event designed to harnesses the collective power of Ball State alumni, faculty and staff, students, parents, and friends. Cardinals around the globe will celebrate this day of giving by wearing Ball State apparel; posting on social media (using the…

By: Melissa Kraman— Muncie, IN— Columbus, Indiana resident Seena Greiwe is creating social media and digital content for major NCAA Final Four accounts — and her work is raking in hundreds of likes and thousands of views. Through an externship with the NCAA, she’ll continue building the brand of the collegiate sports organization. The telecommunications major at Ball State — who’s only a sophomore — is in Minneapolis shooting video and digital content of the Men’s Basketball Final Four championship, which…

By: Ball State Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN—The Ball State University Board of Trustees took another step forward in enhancing the campus’ science facilities  by approving the issuance of bonds for construction of the $87.5 million Foundational Sciences Building. Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns said the new building is the cornerstone of the University’s plans to meet a critical statewide demand for workers who are knowledgeable and adept at critical thinking and problem-solving. “Our new Foundational Science Building will feature state-of-the-art…

By: Melissa Kraman— Muncie, IN– Google’s chief education evangelist, Jaime Casap, will speak about the driving force of technology in reforming education at 7:30 p.m. April 10 in Emens Auditorium as part of Ball State University’s Centennial Celebration. Casap’s talk is free and open to the public. Also the leader of the Google Apps for Education Team, Casap spearheads strategic efforts to infuse K-12 education systems with 21st century technology like Google Suite, a platform that heightens student collaboration and communication….

By: Ball State Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN—Dr. Stephen Ferris will join the Ball State University leadership team as the next dean of the Miller College of Business, Susana Rivera-Mills, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, announced today. His appointment starts July 1, 2019. “Stephen brings extensive administrative experience and an entrepreneurial spirit that places students at the center of his vision for the college,” she said. “I am confident that Stephen will successfully engage faculty, alumni, and…