Every year, the Midwest Association for Student Employment Administrators (MASEA) and the National Student Employment Association (NSEA) designate the second full week of April as National Student Employment Week. This week helps raise awareness and celebrates all of the hardworking students on campus who balance their rigorous academic responsibilities with part time work. This week […]
At the beginning of the year, Adobe released its Creativity with AI in Education 2025 Report, which explores the transformative potential of generative AI in education and how it can empower students and reshape the landscape of creativity. The report shared interesting statistics related to AI and learning, including that 91 percent of educators observe […]
Ball State Information Technology continues to collaborate with Google to bring AI tools to campus. Starting now, Google has launched a special offer for its higher education partners: FREE access to a Google One AI Premium plan until June 30, 2026. This plan, typically priced at $20 per month, provides students with advanced AI tools […]
In today’s digital landscape, accessibility is critical for ensuring that technology is usable by all individuals. At Ball State, the Department of Information Technology has taken significant steps to clarify and document the Software Accessibility Review Process. This initiative aims to support faculty, and staff in selecting and maintaining accessible digital tools that align with […]
Artificial intelligence has rapidly become an integral tool in workplaces, classrooms, and daily life. Students, educators, and professionals alike are embracing its potential, making it essential to stay ahead of the curve by understanding and effectively utilizing these resources. In response to the exponential growth of AI tools in higher education over the past two […]
The Ball State Entrepreneurship Center and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) hosted the first-ever Innovation Fest on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 4–7 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. Designed to highlight innovation across campus and the Muncie community, the event drew students, staff, and locals together in a celebration of creativity, and collaboration! […]
The Digital Corps was happy to host both Greater Fort Wayne INC and AgriNovus these past two weeks to help connect students to job opportunities. Greater Fort Wayne came to Ball state for a Mini Experience Day and a Career Connection presentation at the Corps. AgriNovus visited the Corps to get an idea of the […]
Imagine having access to cutting-edge AI tools, scalable computing resources, and seamless collaboration capabilities—all within a secure, cloud-based environment. That’s precisely what Ball State’s powerful AI tool, CloudLab, offers. CloudLab is Ball State’s secure Google Cloud environment, a comprehensive suite of cloud computing services. This means faculty and staff now have access to the following […]
In an era where cyber threats are becoming more common, Ball State has taken a significant step forward in protecting its students and employees from email-based scams and malicious attacks. The implementation of Proofpoint is a crucial part of this initiative. Proofpoint inspects all incoming emails, filtering out malicious and unwanted content. By preventing these […]
Congratulations are in order for Brandon Smith, who recently received a promotion to Associate Vice President of Information Technology Strategy and Creative Innovation. He will now oversee both The Digital Corps and University Media Services. He will engage in creative innovation with IT and university leadership to better media services across campus. A new position […]
