Education

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN—For the ninth 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. The HEED Award—which has a rigorous, comprehensive application process—recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ball State will be featured in the magazine’s November/December 2024 issue, along with 113 other HEED Award recipients. “Ball State…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Reservations for the Muncie Central Alumni Association dinner and annual meeting are due Thursday, Oct 31. Attendees do not have to be a member of the association to attend. Check-in for the event will take place from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in the Muncie Central High School cafeteria. Attendees should enter the west door from the north parking lot. Reservations for the event are $20 per person. Checks payable to the Muncie Central…

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University’s Writer-in-Residence program returns for a third year with a new featured guest, award-winning author Hena Khan. Ms. Khan is the author of multiple picture books and middle grade novels targeted at readers aged 8 to 12. Her stories often center around her culture, community, friendship, and family, drawing from her personal experiences. During her multi-day stay at Ball State—Oct. 28-30—Ms. Khan will meet to read, write, learn, and talk with students…

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana—Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) has completed major studio renovations, integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance immersive learning experiences and support student success. Completed prior to the start of the Fall 2024 semester, the renovated studios—located in the Ball Communication Building—were upgraded to meet industry standards and to enhance hands-on, real-world learning experiences for students. “Our studio renovations reflect CCIM’s ongoing commitment to providing students with cutting-edge resources that prepare…

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University will host the Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the University’s Pruis Hall. This marks the first time the symposium will be held on a college campus. The event is expected to draw more than 200 attendees, including weather professionals, first responders, emergency management personnel, weather spotters, chasers, and enthusiasts. All participants must register onlineby Friday, Oct. 18. The…

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN – In preparation for the next iteration of its strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, Ball State University will host a public forum to gather input from the greater community. The event, scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Muncie Central High School, will serve as an opportunity to learn about existing partnerships—and to help identify ways in which the University and the community can increase their collaborative efforts to help…

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. By Stacey A. Shannon— COWAN, IN—Avrum Horsley has worked hard to be where he is today. As current valedictorian of his senior class at Cowan Junior/Senior High School, Horsley credits his mom for encouraging him to stay the course. “My mom has motivated me, and she’s stuck me to…

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN – The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday received updates on several key institutional achievements, including promising Fall 2024 enrollment trends, the University’s continued partnership with Muncie Community Schools (MCS), and progress on Ball State’s new Center for Innovation and Eric Foss Championship Performance Center. Paula Luff, vice president for enrollment planning and management, reported to the Board that Ball State’s total Fall 2024 enrollment is approximately 20,000 students—an increase of…