Category: Campus and Community

As ‘Indy’s Cheerleader,’ Malina Jeffers Strives to Make Her City a Cultural Beacon

March 3, 2021 by Tim Obermiller

Alumna Malina Jeffers helps her hometown of Indianapolis gain wider appreciation for its richly diverse culture.

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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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Celebrate Ball State Orchid’s Collection’s 50th Anniversary On March 20

March 1, 2021 by Dan Forst, '85

The 50th anniversary celebration of the Ball State orchid collection, now housed within the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, is set for Saturday, March 20. Originally planned as a regional orchid conference (Mid-America Orchid Congress) to be held at the Ball State Alumni Center, the 50th anniversary celebration was to be complete with […]

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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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The top 2020 headlines from the Ball State Blog

January 5, 2021 by Marc Ransford

Check out these top stories from the Ball State Blog in 2020.

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Our Best Photos of 2020

January 5, 2021 by Ball State Staff

2020. The year of COVID. Whatever you refer to it as, it’s now behind us. With a new, fresh year ahead, we’re taking a look back and reflecting on some awesome shots our photographers snapped throughout 2020. A testament to the passion and dedication of our students, faculty, staff, and the community to Ball State, […]

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Giving Back to our Communities

January 2, 2021 by Ball State Staff

The Fall semester saw over 70 of our undergraduate students performing volunteer hours at a variety of community-based organizations.

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Supporting Addictions Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery

January 2, 2021 by Ball State Staff

Dr. Jonel Thaller, associate professor of social work, earned a sabbatical in Fall 2020 and turned her focus toward several projects supporting addictions prevention, intervention, and recovery in Delaware County.

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