Education

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University’s Department of Special Education and Department of Educational Psychology, both in the University’s Teachers College, were awarded a $1,999,999 grant from the United States Department of Education as part of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and the Special Education Research Grants Program. The grant will allow researchers at Ball State to evaluate and develop new educational practices to improve postsecondary outcomes for students with autism. “We are…

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN — 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. Students can take dual-credit courses while satisfying their academic requirements for high school graduation.  Dual-credit students can save…

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – 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. “As an institution deeply committed to providing a holistic and enriching experience for our students, Ball State recognizes the crucial role that off-campus housing plays in the…

By Doug Zaleski— MUNCIE — The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame inducted 16 new members last month in its 2023 class. Mike Capstick, Bill Clock, Carrie (Childs) Corriveau, Kathryn Crump, Brandi (Osborn) Dobbs, Andrew Edwards, Marc Foreman, Joe E. Greer, Teresa (Jones) Groves, Tonya (Ward) Lewis, Lydgia (Greiner) Palmer, Jeff Parsons, Daniel Proctor, Shawn Sherfy, Charles Wallen and Alexa (Antrim) Winter were honored July 22 in Cardinal Hall at the LA Pittenger Center at Ball State. The late John Wray was honored at the…

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN. – Andrew Hacker and Chris Horner have been selected as Muncie Community Schools’ (MCS) primary and secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, for the 2022-23 school year. MCS Director of Public Education and CEO Lee Ann Kwiatkowski presented each with his award during a staff welcome back event at Muncie Central High School. Hacker is a Fine Arts teacher at North View elementary school who stands out for not only creating engaging lessons that students…

By Cardinal Varsity Club— MUNCIE, IN— The Ball State Cardinal Varsity Club (CVC) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2023 Cardinal Golf Classic Silent Auction sponsored by Stoops Automotive. The auction begins Monday, Aug. 7 at 8:00 a.m. ET, providing Cardinal fans with a unique opportunity to bid on exclusive experiences and other merchandise. Interested participants can view the exciting array of auction items by visiting www.cvcgolfauction.com. The auction is scheduled to close at 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday,…

By Lydia Cain, Rookie Media Mentor of The PhyXTGears— MUNCIE, IN—The Grant County Community Foundation Board has approved a $20,000.00 crowdfunding grant to East Central Indiana Robotics – The PhyXTGears, FRC Team 1720 to prepare high school students for Indiana’s technology workforce through hands-on STEM training. Crowdfunding challenges PhyXTGears to raise $20,000 through the generous contributions of donors and sponsors. It effectively doubles the contribution, dollar-for-dollar during the 60-day challenge starting July 15. To join the challenge, you may visit…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, Ind. – The Advanced Technology Center is located at 4101 South Cowan Road in Muncie. The Center houses the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science and the high-tech labs that support students entering the workforce, primarily in the manufacturing sector.  The School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science offers degrees and certifications in: Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology Automotive Technology Building Construction Technology Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) Industrial Technology (including…