Education

By Juli Metzger— Read to your kids this holiday season INDIANAPOLIS—For LaVar Burton, his earliest memory of reading came from his mother, an English teacher. “You were going to engage with a book,” Burton told youth workers at last month’s Kids Count Conference in Indianapolis. “You either would read one or be slammed upside the head with one; but you would engage.” It was a parent’s insistence that set the course for young Burton, who by age 19, landed the groundbreaking role of Kunta Kinte in “Roots,” the television mini-series of the 1970s. He went on to achieve further global…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Central High School Alumni Association recognized a 1956 Central graduate as its 2022 distinguished alumnus at its annual meeting in November. The honoree was Raymond O. White Jr., a Native American who was a lifelong resident of Muncie and was chosen by his tribe for its highest honor – chief of the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana. White served as chief for eight years and was involved in tribal operations for at least 14 years. White followed in the footsteps of his grandmother, mother and brother, who worked in legislative…

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – 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. The honors were announced during MediaFest22 journalism conference in Washington, D.C., held Oct. 26-30. Additionally, three Ball State student publications— Ball Bearings (formerly Echo) magazine, The Ball State Daily News, and the now-retired Orient Yearbook—have been selected by the Associated Collegiate Press for the Top 100 Pacemaker list, recognizing the…

By Jennifer Gasiorek— Apple Products will enhance the college experience. MUNCIE, IN– Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County is working toward a campus-wide technology upgrade that will provide faculty and students with Apple products and services. As part of its efforts to increase student and community success, the campus will provide Mac and iPads to its educators and students, leveraging a common learning platform as part of their student-centered and strengths-focused vision for the Muncie-Henry County campus. “The best technology, along with professional development, and education-centric apps and resources will help our students receive the maximum benefit from this upgrade,” said Emery Peck, Vice…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Manufacturing Alliance (MMA), co-led by Stephen Brand, General Manager of Magna, and Todd Murray, President and CEO of Mursix Corporation, announced that the MMA is endorsing Ivy Tech Community College Muncie Campus as their exclusive educational resource for its members. Ivy Tech Muncie has committed to offer specialized programs to help local manufactures train encumbered employees, new hires, co-brand recruiting efforts, and provide professional development resources. Stephen Brand said, “The partnership with Ivy Tech and MMA will continue to provide a collective approach and create opportunities for employees to develop and in turn will…

By BSU Marketing & Communications— MUNCIE, IN—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. “The Starship robots provide our students, faculty and staff, and campus visitors a safe and effective way to have food delivered to their location,” said Karen Adkins, senior director of auxiliary services for dining, catering, and events. “This will make for a more enjoyable campus experience while saving time for those who use the…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Muncie/Henry County is partnering with Muncie Southside Middle School to create a mentoring program. The program is a collaboration between Ivy Tech’s Enrollment Services and Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging. “I’ve been dedicated to mentoring in the Muncie community ever since I played basketball with Ball State, back in 1995. My coach was a huge proponent of mentoring younger generations to prepare themselves for their futures,” Wayne Johnson, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services, said. “I grew up on the Southside and it helped me become who I am today….

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University is welcoming its alumni back to campus for this year’s Homecoming, a week-long celebration that kicks off Oct. 17 and culminates with the Cardinals’ home football game Oct. 22 against Eastern Michigan at Scheumann Stadium. This year’s Ball State Homecoming theme is “Chirp! Chirp! Fever,” which celebrates the University’s 96 years of Homecoming gatherings at its beautiful Muncie, Ind., campus. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue celebrating the annual traditions our alumni, students, faculty, and staff have come to know and love,” said Michelle Johnson, director of alumni…