Why Is Storage Changing? Over the past several years, Microsoft has provided the university with relatively unlimited storage: over 12,000 terabytes, which is similar to if you downloaded an audio file of the Ball State Fight Song a little under 7 million times. However, over the past couple of years, Microsoft has changed the licensing […]
This summer, the Information Technology Department at Ball State University formed an accessibility remediation team to review the videos and other content, such as PDFs, that professors use in Canvas and make them accessible. These updates are necessary to ensure that every Cardinal gets the same educational experience and opportunity, while also meeting a deadline […]
Ball State University now has access to the Dante audio platform, thanks to the collaborative efforts of University Media Services and IT Networking. Dante is a network platform that moves audio, video, and control over simple Ethernet rather than AV cabling. It will be used to improve the audio quality of the various sporting broadcasts […]
The new Charlie’s Charter widget in MyBallState gives students a digital ride request system (similar to Uber) instead of having to call Charlie’s Charter directly. The widget, which is available now, includes user-friendly features like viewing available pick up/drop off locations, seeing the status of your ride, adding the site to your home screen to […]
Linda Fisher is retiring from Ball State University after 32 years of service. After doing tremendous work in the College of Business’ graduate programs, the COB Dean’s Office, and the Information Systems and Operations Management department, Linda became the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Information Technology, a position in which she flourished for […]
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 […]
