Author: Andrew Walker

J. Richard “Dick” Emens, Longtime Ball State Supporter, Passes Away

June 30, 2023 by Andrew Walker

J. Richard “Dick” Emens, a longtime supporter of Ball State University and son of former Ball State President John R. Emens, has passed away. He was 89 years old. Dick Emens served in a number of roles at Ball State, including on the Ball State University Foundation Board of Trustees, where he was board chair […]

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Ball State, Education Pioneer Dr. Charles Payne Passes Away

June 23, 2022 by Andrew Walker

Dr. Charles Payne, Ball State’s first Black faculty member to achieve tenure and professor rank who started the University’s first multicultural education program, has passed away. He was 80 years old. Dr. Payne spent 41 years at Ball State, starting in 1972 as an assistant professor of Secondary Education and director of the Preparation of […]

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New Immersive Learning Project Promotes Sustainable Opportunities

November 10, 2021 by Andrew Walker

An Immersive Learning project is underway at Ball State University that will utilize the talents of students and faculty at two colleges to promote awareness of sustainable activities in Indiana. Faculty mentors Dr. Adam Kuban, an associate professor of Journalism at the College of Communication, Information, and Media, and Dr. Adam Berland, associate professor of […]

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IBJ’s 2021 ‘Women of Influence’ Selections Have Strong Ball State Ties

October 28, 2021 by Andrew Walker

Updated on 1/4/23 When building a list that recognizes women “who have risen to the highest levels of business, the arts, and community and public service in central Indiana,” it would be virtually impossible not to include the talented, determined alumnae, faculty, and staff from Ball State University. Accordingly, Indianapolis Business Journal’s (IBJ) 2021 “Women […]

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Ball State Doctoral Candidate Goes Viral After Fixing Student’s Haircut

March 2, 2021 by Andrew Walker

Jason Smith has been the principal at Stonybrook Intermediate and Middle School in Indianapolis for two years. During that time, he’s tried to establish a culture in which discipline is not approached through the lens of, “What did this kid do?” but rather, “What does this kid need?” That approach of trauma-informed teaching is not […]

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Body, Breaks, And Boundaries: Spring eLearning Tips & Tricks

February 9, 2021 by Andrew Walker

The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine has brought with it hopes that the pandemic — and all the life changes it has caused — can start to fade away relatively soon. But for now, the Spring semester is underway across the nation, and students, parents, and teachers continue to navigate eLearning environments. So, how can […]

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Ball State researchers develop evidence-based communication methods aimed at reducing infant mortality rates among minority populations

January 25, 2021 by Andrew Walker

Researchers at Ball State have developed methods aimed at reducing infant mortality rates—particularly among minority populations in Indiana.

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