Education

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Central High School Alumni Association at its annual meeting in November recognized three distinguished alumni and gave an honorary award to the five Central alumnae for their founding of Delta Theta Tau sorority, which grew into a national organization. The three alumni recognized for their distinguished careers and contributions to their community and Muncie Central were Bob Barnet, who graduated in 1929; Ryan Kerrigan, 2007; and Marilyn Weaver, 1961. Muncie’s legendary sportswriter, Barnet, was…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN – The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County is pleased to announce that the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship recipients for Delaware County are Lucy Holaday of Yorktown High School, and Jillian Kimmel of Muncie Central High School. “Finalists for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in Delaware County must show great leadership potential, be well-rounded in their involvement, and exhibit community-mindedness,” said Marcy Minton, president and CEO of The Community Foundation. “Lucy Holaday and Jillian…

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University has received a $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to further integrate Science of Reading-aligned principles into the University’s teacher preparation programs. The grant is part of Lilly Endowment’s “Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana” initiative. It will support Ball State’s Teachers College, the largest educator preparation provider in Indiana, in its mission of enabling future teachers to deliver effective literacy instruction that is fair and…

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Ball State University’s student media organizations recently were recognized with several prestigious national journalism awards, as announced at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta. In all, student journalists from The Ball State Daily News, Ball Bearings magazine, and NewsLink Indiana received awards from the Student Press Law Center (SPLC), the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP), and the College Media Association (CMA). Included in the awards for The Ball State Daily…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN– Each year, Ivy Tech seeks out and identifies those who make a difference in their communities. For 2023, Ivy Tech focused on members of the Muncie/Henry County Alumni. Frank Scott Sr. (2011), Rheaunna Jones (2015), Stanford Fitzpatrick (2022), Dori Taylor (2013), and Nicole Miles (2020) are all graduates of Ivy Tech Muncie/Henry County campus, using the degrees and skills they gained from their Ivy Tech graduation to enhance, support, and improve the lives of those…

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN – Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has appointed William “Craig” Dobbs as the newest member of the Ball State University Board of Trustees. Gov. Holcomb also announced he has re-appointed trustee Mark Hardwick to a new four-year term, which is effective through 2027. “Craig has been a dedicated and longtime supporter of Ball State University,” Gov. Holcomb said. “He will be a great addition as Ball State continues to make impressive contributions…

By Jo Cox, YCS Communications Liaison— YORKTOWN, IN—The Indiana Department of Education has developed Indiana’s Priorities for Early Literacy. Through this statewide initiative, educators statewide will receive support as they implement science of reading informed practices. This strategic approach is designed to propel student literacy achievements and cultivate graduates who are ready to thrive in their future endeavors. Enhancing this mission, the Indiana DOE introduced a Competitive Science of Reading grant in September 2023, which was available to all public…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN—For Matthew Sharp, working in media was his personal goal. During high school, he worked as the editor for the New Castle High School newspaper, The Phoenix, where he started to learn about his career path. After graduating in 2016, he attended Ivy Tech Community College’s New Castle location as a general studies student.  Sharp received an associate degree in general studies in 2018. He transferred his credits to Ball State University where he double majored…