This year, 1EdTech bestowed its Leadership Award to one of Ball State University’s own: Loren Malm.  1EdTech is an organization dedicated to “making day-to-day activities easier and more impactful for educators, administrators, and learners.” The 1EdTech community also recognizes members who make significant contributions to the betterment of education technology, such as via their Leadership Award.  According to […]

Ball State University held the first ever Artificial Intelligence Symposium in the Student Center Ballroom on February 18, 2026. It was a success, as faculty and staff had the opportunity to explain the advancements of AI and its use in higher education.  With support from the Lilly Endowment, Ball State is planning to submit a multi-million-dollar grant for AI-related funding to use across campus.  Multiple […]

After 35 years of service to Ball State, Leah Conley is retiring. Her dedication to the success of the university gained her an important role in Information Technology Services. A gracious reception for her retirement was held in Bracken in the Schwarts Area on January 8th.    Her legacy started in the Ball State Placement Office as a senior in high school. […]

In September, Google partnered with Ball State to set up an exclusive Gemini Pro student experience that included an opportunity to receive a free year of Gemini Pro. Located in the Emens Plaza, this one-day pop-up event was packed with Google experts who showed students how to utilize Gemini Pro as a classwork and studying […]

IT has worked diligently this summer to update network infrastructure across campus. With these updates, IT hopes for a more efficient digital experience for all Cardinals. These modern solutions and updates will ensure a more efficient experience for years to come.   Core/Wired Network Infrastructure  IT has worked to replace six inefficient routers handling core infrastructure […]

IT is bringing employees the chance to connect with coworkers, network within the department, and receive in-person updates via IT Talks.   IT Talks is a new, quarterly event that everyone in the office is invited to. At each meeting there will be light snacks, refreshments, updates from IT leadership, and, of course, lots of “talks.”   […]

Starting last year, before the start of the fall 2024 semester, Ball State’s CCIM decided to take on a large project to enhance and renovate studio spaces located in the Ball Communication building. The goal was to ensure these spaces meet industry standards so we can create studios that improve the project creation that occurs […]

This year, IT is introducing a new software for every Cardinal on campus: Adobe Express.   Adobe Express is a cloud-based, all-in-one design, photo, and video editing tool that allows users to create digital content, including social media graphics, videos, presentations, and more. Key features of Adobe Express include:  Templates: Access to templates for different content […]

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. […]