Things are always changing at Ball State, but one thing is certain: summer is for orientation. IT took on orientation again this year to showcase technological and digital resources on campus that incoming students need to know. Assistant Director of Unified Technology Support Marchal Hudson, Technology Store Assistant Manager Grace McKee, and Digital Corps Specialist […]
Ball State has seen a dramatic increase in email phishing scams. In fact, over a 30-day period, around 30,000 emails were sent trying to deliver malware, harvest user credentials, or scam the university. At the end of the day, nearly 75% of all emails sent to Ball State users are unwanted junk or even malicious. […]
Another graduation ceremony took place in the first week of May, but it wasn’t the usual Ball State student commencement. Instead, the Spring 2025 class of the Leadership Excellence and Development Academy (LEAD) celebrated the end of their program. This class included IT’s very own Elle Kreamer. Kreamer is a Video Producer at the Digital […]
Congratulations are in order for Marchal Hudson for her 43 years of service at Ball State University. On April 13 the Annual Ubuntu Celebration presented by The Black Faculty Staff Association (BSFA) presented her with this award. As the former BSFA Secretary, she will now serve as the BFSA Chair of Staff from 2025-2026. Marchal […]
Lucas’ journey in information technology started in high school, where he worked in a computer lab. What began as a curiosity quickly evolved into a career path marked by technical expertise, strong leadership, and a passion for helping people. After gaining experience with McGraw Hill, Lucas found himself searching for a role closer to home as […]
In April, Digital Corps Development Team Lead Hunter Wallace and Developer Drew Heiss attended Google Next, Google Cloud’s annual flagship conference. Google Next is a premier showcase of the company’s latest cloud technologies, product updates, and innovations. Designed for developers, IT professionals, and business leaders, the event features keynotes, technical sessions, demos, and major announcements—especially […]
Alongside the rest of the Village Revitalization Project, construction on the Center for Innovation building has begun. To celebrate the foundations of the building being laid, many community, faculty and staff members came together for a beam signing ceremony. All were welcome to attend the ceremony and listen to remarks from President Mearns, Provost Dr. […]
Sports and technology are coming together in powerful new ways, and Ball State is stepping up to the plate. With growing interest in performance analytics and enhanced fan engagement, college athletics are embracing innovation to stay ahead. What may look like a few new cameras on the field is a leap toward the future of […]
As AI becomes an integral part of our daily lives, it needs to be taught, understood, and tailored for student, faculty, and staff success at Ball State. Made for everyone, Ball State’s AI website will be at the forefront of this movement. The AI website enhances the experience for students, faculty, and staff across campus […]
Well-deserved recognition is due for Nicholas Baumgartner, who is the Manager of Digital Accessibility Services here at Ball State. This role ensures that everyone can utilize the digital content that is provided to them by upholding the American Disabilities Act and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Nicholas Baumgartner recently passed the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core […]
