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Athletics capital campaign launched

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Faculty emeriti establish fund for student athletes

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Retired faculty members Don and Sue Whitaker have donated $25,000 to establish the Donald R. and Sue H. Whitaker Scholar-Athlete Endowment for incoming freshmen.

Soccer delegation returns to Jordan to promote peace

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

A contingent of Ball State University faculty will travel to the Middle East in mid-March for the final phase of an international program to strengthen ties between the United States and Jordan.

Trustees approve honorary degree for Jeffrey Feltman

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:00:00 -0500

Trustees approve honorary degree for U.N. Under-Secretary-General and alumnus Jeffrey Feltman, room and board rates.

Tony Award winner Sutton Foster to address Class of 2012

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster and businessman and philanthropist Leland Boren will receive honorary degrees; longtime tennis coach Bill Richards will receive the President's Medal.

Bill Scholl Notre Dame deputy AD named Ball State athletic director

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

President Jo Ann M. Gora announces Notre Dame Deputy Director of Athletics Bill Scholl will take the helm as Ball State's new director of intercollegiate athletics.

Alumni provide fund for volleyball programs

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Alumni Keith Greenwalt and Marla Templeton have donated more than $50,000 to provide support for Ball State's women's and men's volleyball programs.

Soccer could improve relations between US Jordan

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State faculty will use soccer to improve relations between Americans and Jordanians, thanks to a grant from the U.S. State Department.

Raising the bar Feedback welcome on NCAA selfstudy report

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The campus community is invited to review and comment on Ball State University's athletics self-study draft report for NCAA certification at www.bsu.edu/ncaastudy. The public feedback period ends April 1.

McClain earns Presidents Medal of Distinction for service to Noblesville

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State graduate William A. McClain, a member of the Indiana Football Hall of Fame, has been presented the university's President's Medal of Distinction.

Janice Ball Fisher 19162010

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The Ball State community pauses to remember Janice Ball Fisher, daughter of Edmund B. Ball, one of the five industrialist brothers who were the original sponsors of the university, and wife of the late John Fisher, another towering figure in the history of the institution.

New center is brick and mortar example of Ball States commitment to wellness

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Among Ball State's newest buildings, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center being dedicated Sept. 1 exemplifies the university's commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles.

Republican strategist Rove heads fall speaker lineup

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Former senior White House aide Karl Rove will speak at Ball State Sept. 13, beginning a series of appearances on campus this fall that includes WNBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings as well as "Murderball" star and "Gimp" author Mark Zupan.

Ball State begins athletics recertification process required of all NCAA members

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A committee representing broad participation from the campus community will conduct a routine assessment of the Ball State athletics program. The review must be conducted in 10-year cycles at all NCAA Division I institutions to validate alignment with the Association's goals and standards. A positive outcome would result in recertification of Ball State's participation in NCAA intercollegiate play.

Successful alumna generous benefactor of Ball State head graduation program

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State will recognize alumna Angela Ahrendts, head of British luxury brand Burberry, and longtime friend and benefactor of the university John Scheumann during annual spring Commencement exercises on May 8. Ahrendts will be the day's principal speaker and recipient of an honorary doctor of humane letters degree, while Scheumann will be presented with the President's Medal of Distinction.

Public relations student to volunteer on worlds stage at upcoming Winter Olympics

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Vanessa Virbitsky will spend three weeks at the 21st Olympic Winter Games guiding American athletes through the avalanche of news media interviews that follow a medal-winning performance.

Ball State celebrates 83rd Homecoming

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State celebrates more than 80 years of Homecoming tradition with the “Best Week Ever” theme.

Former Cardinals AllStar NFL Pro Bowl player Blaine Bishop to address graduates

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Blaine Bishop, a 1993 Ball State alumnus and 10-year veteran of the National Football League, will be the principal speaker at Ball State University's annual Winter Commencement on Dec. 20. President Jo Ann M. Gora will present him with the President's Medal of Distinction and award two honorary degrees during the ceremony.

Students producing college sports for multiple media platforms

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Just like their counterparts at ESPN, Ball State students are producing content from university sporting events for a variety of platforms.

Big Scheu to fill for final regular season football game

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The final home football game on Nov. 25 has been switched to 7 p.m. and will air on ESPN2. Ball State officials are looking forward to seeing a full stadium of screaming, chirping Cardinal fans.

EMERGING MEDIA Football fans sounding off thanks to new emerging media application

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Digital Corps students have developed an application for fans of Ball State's nationally ranked football team to that allows their iPhones and iPods to chirp.

Students cheer for the Indianapolis Colts

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Four students balance studies while living life as Colts cheerleaders.

Ball State celebrates 82nd Homecoming

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State will celebrate its 82nd homecoming beginning the week of Sept. 22 and culminating with the Cardinals facing Kent State's Golden Flashes on Sept. 27.

Ball State judo team member wins silver medal at championship

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State Judo Club member Mohamed Goodwin wins award at National Collegiate Championship.

Ball State will Roll out the Red for Homecoming 2007

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State will celebrate 81 years of homecoming tradition with alumni, students and the Muncie community. Events include the popular bed races, a parade, bonfire, music and fireworks.

Renovated Scheumann Stadium reopens

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

New Kozel Media Center and change to FieldTurf highlight completion of Ball State's $13.7 million renovation to Scheumann Stadium.

Start where you are get where you want to be in terms of fitness

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State launches program to increase employees' awareness of their health and wellness and ways to become more fit.

Ball States Scheumann Stadium grand opening celebration and dedication on Aug 28

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

President Jo Ann M. Gora will officially dedicate Ball State's newly renovated Scheumann Stadium with a grand opening celebration on Aug. 28.

Billy Taylor announced as Cardinals basketball coach

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The two-time Patriot League coach of the year will become Ball State's 18th head men's basketball coach.

Voice of the Cardinals and his family create scholarship to benefit future sportscasters

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400

For 51 years, Morry Mannies has been a sportscasting legend at Ball State. Now, he and his family have created a scholarship to carry on his broadcasting tradition.

Ball State football equipment manager earns national accolade

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400

From helmets to uniforms, Tex Ritter is the go-to guy for Ball State football players' equipment needs. Ritter recently won the 2007 Glenn Sharp Athletic Equipment Manager of the Year Award from the Athletic Equipment Managers Association.

Ball State exceeds goal for Lilly Endowment matching gifts program

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State has surpassed its goal for Phase II of the Lilly Endowment's Initiative to Strengthen Philanthropy for Higher Education, creating $1.6 million for new scholarships.

Ronny Thompsons basketball camp registration begins at Ball State

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Registration is under way for Ronny Thompson's Ball State Basketball Camp, which starts June 11.

Womens bowling team will compete in national intercollegiate championships

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The women's bowling team will compete in the United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Team Championships April 18-21.