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2019 Enrollment A Record For Ball State

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN — This Fall, Ball State University welcomed a record 22,541 students, including its largest, most academically qualified, and most diverse freshman class in the institution’s 101-year history. “It is very exciting to welcome such a bright and diverse group of students to Ball State,” said Board Chairman Rick Hall. “Ball State is on an upward trajectory, and there has never been a better time to be a Cardinal.” The previous record of 22,513 was set…

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Ball State University Earns National Award for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

By: Melissa Kraman— Muncie,IN — For the fourth 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. Earned through a vigorous application process, the HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a recipient, Ball State University will be featured in INSIGHT Into Diversity’s November 2019 issue, alongside 92 other institutions. Dr….


Left-Handed Pianist to Perform, Screen Documentary at Ball State 

By: Emily Gralak— Muncie, IN — On September 15, Ball State University will host a performance by Norman Malone, a left-handed pianist, and screen a documentary-in-progress about his extraordinary life story. “Norman Malone’s story proves that music heals and that staggering obstacles can be vanquished,” said Diane Quon, a producer on the documentary. “Malone’s biography is a lesson on how creativity can blossom at any stage of life and how music and the arts can sustain hope.” The free, public event,…


Outstanding BSU Faculty Honored at 2019 Fall Opening Convocation

By: Ball State Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN — A leading expert in environmental health, especially on the relationship between air pollution and health, and a writer who focuses on the intimacies of family life were among the 2019 Outstanding Faculty Award winners, announced at the Fall Opening Convocation on August 16. Every year, Ball State bestows awards to recognize faculty who have made outstanding contributions to the University community. The 2019 winners are: Outstanding Research Award: Dr. Maoyong Fan,…


Ball State University’s 2019 Fan Jam Is Saturday August 17th

By: Ball State Sports— Muncie, IN—Join us for Ball State Athletics 2019 Fall Fan Jam on Saturday, August 17th! Everyone is invited to Scheumann Stadium from 5-7 pm for this FREE community-wide event to kick off the 2019 sports schedule. Don’t miss the fun! Fans will have the opportunity to meet Ball State coaches, student-athletes – including the entire football squad – receive autographs, take home a poster and take part in interactive stations. Community organizations and corporate partners will…


Ball State Commencement Speaker Urges New Grads To Fly

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN – Ball State University commencement speaker Sharon Paulson told new graduates participating in ceremonies at Worthen Arena that they were now a more distinguished group as a result of their hard-earned degrees. Dr. Paulson, now an emerita faculty member, joined the Department of Educational Psychology at Ball State in 1991, and served as the department’s chair from 2011-2017. “You are now among only 33 percent of adults in the U.S. who hold a college degree,”…


Ball State Celebrates 10-Year Partnership with DWNTWN Muncie, MITS, and Muncie Visitors Bureau

By: Ball State Marketing & Communications— Muncie, IN – Ball State University’s Office of Orientation is celebrating a decade-long partnership with Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (DWNTWN), Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS), and the Muncie Visitors Bureau in welcome incoming students and their families to the community. During 18 orientation sessions each summer, students and family members are greeted by the Muncie Visitors Bureau during their initial visit to campus. The Visitors Bureau provides a Muncie Visitors Guide to each family, along…


Muncie Community Schools Announces Director of Public Education and Chief Executive Officer

By: Ball State Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN— Muncie Community Schools Board of Trustees today voted to hire Indiana native Lee Ann Kwiatkowski, Ed.D., as its new Director of Public Education and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 11, 2019. Kwiatkowski brings with her more than 35 years of experience in Indiana public education where she has held a variety of roles including 18 years as a teacher to Senior Education Advisor for Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. This announcement comes on…


BSU Meteorology Professor: It’s Going To Be a Long, Wet Summer

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN—Don’t expect the current daily deluge of rain to stop any time soon, says David Call, a meteorology professor at Ball State University. And climate change may be to blame. “The long-range forecast calls for continuous rain throughout the summer for the Midwest,” Call said. “Overall, it’s been a wet year and it will stay wet.” He said the weather pattern for summer calls for warmer and wetter weather in the U.S. south and east and…


Ball State Students, Recent Grads Win Four Emmys in Cleveland

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN— Ball State University’s string of Emmy winners continued  June 15 when students and recent graduates involved in multiple projects took home four statuettes from the 50th  annual Emmy Awards for the Lower Great Lakes Chapter in Cleveland. Ryan Shank, a 2018 graduate (Department of Telecommunications), was a double winner for the WIPB-TV production of “The Story of Jim Davis,” with one Emmy for directing, and a second as producer, sharing that award with 2019 graduate…