Ball State Students, Faculty View Northern Lights in Yellowknife, Learn About Arctic Life Instead of hitting tropical beaches or lounging poolside during their Spring Break, a group of 10 adventurous Ball State University students in March donned heavy parkas and embarked on a journey to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada—a 14-hour plane trip away. Their aim? […] The post Chasing Northern Lights and Exploring Culture appeared first on Ball State University Blog ..read more

Laura Means, ’98 MS ’01, senior project manager and enterprise systems analyst, has devoted 40 years of her professional life to Ball State University, carving out an esteemed career in the Information Technology Services (ITS) department. She has even remained in the same building—the Robert Bell Building—the entire time. “I’ve walked these same floors for […] The post Laura Means: Forty Years of Tech and Tenacity appeared first on Ball State University Blog ..read more

Students have been working hard all semester on their Virginia Ball Center (VBC) Seminar projects. These projects, primarily for students in the Honors College, are innovative in their approach. This semester, guided by professors Dr. Emily Johnson, Dr. Silas Hansen, and Dr. Ashley Donnelly, the seminar brought together students from diverse disciplines to work on […] The post Empowering Students and Enriching Muncie: Virginia Ball Center Seminar Projects in LGBTQ+ History and Culture appeared first on Ball State University Blog ..read more

Dr. Sarah Ackermann is a dedicated educator who has made significant contributions to the field of education, particularly in the areas of online learning and art education. As the executive director of teaching innovation within the Division of Online and Strategic Learning (DOSL) at Ball State University, Dr. Ackermann’s leadership has brought about exponential growth […] The post Unveiling the Superpowers: Dr. Sarah Ackermann’s Journey of Resilience and Innovation appeared first on Ball State University Blog ..read more

Photo Courtesy of RQAW. The realization that humans occupy a small place in a universe enveloped by the vast outer reaches of space can be daunting. But Ball State University graduate Malequi Picazo is fascinated by outer space, impressed by its apparent limitlessness, and intrigued about whether humans can someday live there. “It’s just fun […] The post Ball State Graduate Ventures into Space Architecture Program appeared first on Ball State University Blog ..read more

The transition from high school to college marks a pivotal moment in a student’s life, and the first year of college is undeniably crucial in shaping their academic and personal fulfillment. Recognizing the significance of this stage, Ball State University and institutions across the country are working diligently to enhance the first-year experience through innovative […] The post First-Year Experience Peer Mentor Program Eases Transition to College Life appeared first on Ball State University Blog ..read more

Raechel “Rae” Anderson, a 2015 graduate of Ball State University’s Teachers College in Elementary Education, credits the Schools Within the Context of Community program (SCC) for providing the foundation for her teaching philosophies and deepening her love of the profession. But, over time, Ms. Anderson learned the SCC program would become the foundation of something […] The post A Teacher’s Journey: How a Ball State Program Led to an Unexpected Family appeared first on Ball State University Blog ..read more

There are internships. And then, there are internships—ones that are catalysts for personal and professional transformation, growth, and evolution. Three Ball State University students experienced the latter with Indiana Landmarks’ Black Heritage Preservation Program last Summer. Ahmaud Carroll-Tubbs, a third-year Landscape Architecture student, and Sierra Ivy, a third-year Architecture student, were selected from among 40 […] The post Three Ball State Students Land Internships With Focus on Black Heritage Preservation appeared first on Ball State University Blog ..read more

Students at Ball State University have a new and exciting opportunity to study abroad with the official launch of “BSU-in” by the Study Abroad program and the Rinker Center for Global Affairs. BSU-in is a semester-long, study abroad initiative designed to address critical challenges and opportunities in international education, according to Ashley Coker, director of […] The post Ball State Launches ‘BSU-in’ Study Abroad Program in Puebla, Mexico appeared first on Ball State University Blog ..read more

The Ball State University community was saddened to hear of the passing of Allen L. Williams, a proud alumnus and longtime supporter of the University, in December. Mr. Williams graduated from the Miller College of Business (MCOB) with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1973 and he made a significant impact on the campus. […] The post ‘Learning Never Ends:’ Remembering Allen L. Williams appeared first on Ball State University Blog ..read more