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A Year of Growth and Gratitude: Dean Katrina Bulkley Reflects on Her First Year at Ball State

July 2, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Dean Katrina Bulkley marked one year at the helm of Ball State University’s Teachers College this summer. We caught up with her to reflect on her transition to Muncie, the joys and challenges of the role, and what she’s most excited about in the year ahead. Why Ball State? For Dean Bulkley, Ball State’s Teachers […]

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Teaching With Purpose: How Ball State’s Apprenticeship Program Is Empowering Future Educators

May 31, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Ball State University’s Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program (T-RAP) is more than a head start—it’s a life-shaping experience that’s helping undergraduates like Mackenna Johnson and Heidi Burke transform passion into purpose, one classroom at a time. For these two Elementary Education majors, both rising sophomores in the Class of 2028, the apprenticeship program has offered something […]

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Believing in Herself: Theresa Jameson’s Journey to Leadership and Advocacy at Ball State

May 27, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

When Theresa Jameson started her master’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Early Childhood at Ball State University, she had a clear goal: to grow as an educator and position herself for leadership. What she didn’t expect was how much personal transformation would come along with it. From developing research skills to finding […]

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Ball State Receives Library of Congress Grant to Boost Civic Engagement through Legacy of Kennedy and King

May 23, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Ball State University’s Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) has received a major grant from the Library of Congress. Through the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program, CECL will launch a national project titled With Compassion Toward One Another: Preparing for the Challenge of Civic Unity for America250 Through the Legacy of Kennedy and […]

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Honoring a Trailblazer: Nylah Cox, Jessie Nixon Award Recipient

May 19, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

As a Family and Child Life Studies major from Indianapolis, Indiana, Nylah Cox’s journey at Ball State University has been one marked by leadership, service, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference. Recently honored with the Jessie Nixon Award, Nylah is celebrating the impact she’s made on campus—and the powerful legacy she now carries […]

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Student Spotlight: Sydney Schmitt Builds Community and Advocacy in Teachers College

May 14, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Finding Her Fit at Ball State For Sydney Schmitt, a sophomore majoring in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Ball State wasn’t just a choice—it was a calling. “I chose Ball State because I really wanted to stay in state, and Ball State is one of the best teaching colleges in the state,” she said. […]

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Impact, Innovation, and Inspiration: Teachers College End of the Year Celebration

May 7, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

On Thursday, May 1, the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom was filled with celebration as Teachers College came together for the annual End of the Year Celebration. The event honored the outstanding achievements of faculty and staff whose contributions embody the mission and spirit of the college. From groundbreaking research and transformative teaching to meaningful […]

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Shaping the Future of Learning: Eli Jones’ Journey in Educational Innovation

April 29, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

At the intersection of research, practice, and community engagement stands Eli Jones, a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Studies at Ball State University and the Director of Academic Innovation and Community Engagement at Burris Laboratory School. A visionary educator, Eli is using his doctoral work—and his current leadership role—to reimagine what learning can and should look […]

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Burris Faculty Feature: Danielle Phelps — Guiding Creativity, Inspiring Change

April 24, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

For Danielle Phelps, the decision to become an educator was shaped by a lifelong love of art and the lasting influence of a high school ceramics teacher. “She didn’t just teach art—she inspired it,” Phelps says of her mentor, Mary Ann Rahe. “Through her example, I witnessed firsthand the profound and lasting impact a teacher […]

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Ball State Represented at 2025 AERA Annual Meeting

April 21, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

This week, faculty, students, and alumni from Ball State University’s Teachers College will head to Denver, Colorado to participate in the 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, held April 23–27. As one of the most prestigious gatherings of educational researchers in the world, the AERA Annual Meeting brings together scholars and practitioners to […]

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A Year of Growth and Gratitude: Dean Katrina Bulkley Reflects on Her First Year at Ball State

Teaching With Purpose: How Ball State’s Apprenticeship Program Is Empowering Future Educators

Believing in Herself: Theresa Jameson’s Journey to Leadership and Advocacy at Ball State

Ball State Receives Library of Congress Grant to Boost Civic Engagement through Legacy of Kennedy and King

Honoring a Trailblazer: Nylah Cox, Jessie Nixon Award Recipient

Student Spotlight: Sydney Schmitt Builds Community and Advocacy in Teachers College

Impact, Innovation, and Inspiration: Teachers College End of the Year Celebration

Shaping the Future of Learning: Eli Jones’ Journey in Educational Innovation

Burris Faculty Feature: Danielle Phelps — Guiding Creativity, Inspiring Change

Ball State Represented at 2025 AERA Annual Meeting