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New center partners interior design students with professionals

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The University Design Center matches Ball State interior design students with professionals statewide, including retailers, hotels, offices and nonprofits in need of design concepts for their spaces. Working in teams, the students consult with clients and provide graphic solutions — everything from the layout of floor plans and ideas for lighting to suggestions for fixtures and furnishings — that can then be executed by professional designers.

Ball State and Community Health create Nursing Academy

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State's School of Nursing is partnering with Community Health Network to create the Nursing Academy, an accelerated degree program designed to increase the number of registered nurses in Indiana.

80 could be the new 40

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

A study by Ball State University’s Human Performance Laboratory finds that a lifetime of exercise may result in 80-year-olds with physical conditioning as good as many people half their age.

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.

Study finds a spoonful of cinnamon improves health

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Research finds a spoonful of cinnamon lowers blood sugar, potentially reducing the chance of developing diabetes.

New video game allows fourthgraders to travel along the Underground Railroad

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

"The Underground Railroad in the Ohio River Valley" puts schoolchildren into the role of runaway slaves. The game is being created by immersive learning classes.

Ball State artists create forest of light on display in China and Internet

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

all State University electronic artists have created a "forest" of light and sound that will be on exhibit in Beijing, China through November, yet also accessible to visitors from Indiana or anywhere else in the world.

Uncomfortable indoor environments linked to migraines

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Do you get regular headaches or migraines? A report by the Global Health Institute says it might be because of abnormal levels of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, light, humidity, temperature and sound.

Study Nearly 31 percent of Hoosiers obese ranking Indiana as eighth worst

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A study by the Global Health Institute finds that nearly 31 percent of Hoosiers are obese, ranking Indiana as eighth worst.

Ball State represented by student professor at Paralympics

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University will be represented by an athlete and a coach in the 14th Paralympic Games, which start Aug. 29 in London. Emmy Kaiser, a master's student, will compete in wheelchair tennis, while Lawrence Judge, an associate professor of physical education, will help coach track and field.

Ball State professor to coach US Paralympics track and field team

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Lawrence Judge, an associate professor of physical education at Ball State University, has been named an assistant track and field coach for the U.S. Paralympic team. Judge, who also coordinates the university’s online athletic coaching education program, will coach athletes in ambulatory throwing events during the London Paralympics in August and September.

Study American schools unable to handle teen dating violence

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Researcher Jagdish Khubchandani found most schools aren't prepared to handle violence associated with teen dating.

Study Migraines strokes may be linked to childhood adversity

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A study of 140 women between the ages of 18 and 50 found a strong correlation between childhood adversity with migraines and inflammation that leads to strokes.

Construction management program grows receives national accreditation

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University's construction management program is in the spotlight—experiencing growth in its enrollment and receiving national accreditation.

Virginia B Ball Center for Creative Inquiry announces four new fellows for 201213

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Four new immersive learning seminars at Ball State's Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry will examine automobile history, mobile applications to teach science, animal issues and reducing prejudice through animated videos.

Ball State University hosts 19th annual grief conference

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Earn continuing education credits (CEs) and explore ethical dilemmas that emerge for staff, family and loved ones at the end of life. Attend the 19th annual Hospice Foundation of America's Living with Grief Program End-of-Life Ethics at Ball State University.

Ball State to hold Indiana Association of Nursing Students annual state convention

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State will host the Indiana Association of Nursing Students' (IANS) annual state convention from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 in the Cooper Science building. The theme of the state convention is 24/7/365: It's Critical to Care.

Ball State will team with Kentucky universities to build solar house in national contest

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State students will help build a solar-powered house as part of a competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Study Asthma increasing among Indiana adults

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State's Global Health Institute finds that more Hoosiers are being diagnosed with asthma.

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.

Million dollar gift to expand Ball States residential property management program

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State will create the Weidner Center for Residential Property Management, expanding its reach nationwide and providing scholarships to students, thanks to a $1 million gift from the owner of the real estate investment and management company.

Exercise key to protecting humans against negative effects of space flight

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

HPL researchers will coordinate research into exercising in space as a means to counteract the negative effects of prolonged space flight on the human body.

Ball State mourns loss of Jennifer Haskell injured at state fair stage collapse

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State senior Jennifer Haskell, injured in the Aug. 13 Indiana State Fair stage collapse, died the morning of Aug. 19, 2011.

Ball State hopeful for Jennifer Haskells recovery

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State hopeful for Jennifer Haskell's recovery

Ball State Backyard returns as part of fifth Ball State Day at the 155th Indiana State Fair

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Ball State Backyard is back for guests to visit at this year’s 155th Indiana State Fair Aug. 5-21, including Ball State Day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, in the Agriculture-Horticulture building.

Students keep style function in mind with redesigns of hospital gowns for patients with cancer

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State students are redesigning hospital gowns for patients with cancer at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. A public unveiling ceremony to present the redesigned gowns to the hospital's oncology unit will take place at 3 p.m. June 26 in Ball State's Fine Arts Building, Room 217.

Ball State wellrepresented in this years 500 Festival Princess Program

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Seven Ball State students are participating in the 2011 500 Festival Princess Program as part of the festivities leading up to "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." As princesses, the students act as goodwill ambassadors for communities statewide, volunteering for schools and other nonprofit organizations.

Virginia Ball Center announces its 201112 immersive learning courses

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Virginia Ball Center announces the 2011-12 immersive learning courses available to students.

A 30000 gift was donated to assist student needs

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Marilyn Buck has donated a $30,000 gift to create the Dr. Marilyn M. Buck School of Physical Education Teaching Scholarship to assist students at Ball State University.

Ball State University hosts 18th annual grief conference

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The 18th annual Hospice Foundation of America's Living with Grief Program: Spirituality and End-of-Life Care will be held on April 13 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at the Worthen Arena lounge. This year’s conference focuses on "Spirituality and End-of-Life Care."

Physiology and health science scholarship created in honor of retired professor

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Scholarship created by anonymous alumnus in honor of retired Ball State professor.

Health science scholarship created in honor of professor

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Scholarship created by anonymous alumnus in honor of a Ball State professor.

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.

Nursing and special education scholarships created in honor of two families

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Nursing and special education scholarships are created by alumni in honor of their families.

Nationally recognized expert on aging to speak at Ball States Kirkpatrick Lecture Series

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University welcomes one of the nation’s leading geriatricians, Dr. Walter M. Bortz II, for its annual Kirkpatrick Lecture Series.

Construction exec offers synergy as students rethink Venices transportation hub

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Alumnus Robert Hunt will return to campus this fall to provide synergy and expertise as an interdisciplinary group of students redesigns a main gateway and transportation hub in Venice, Italy.

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.

Student bests 445 Army ROTC peers in physical test

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Student bests 445 Army ROTC peers in physical test

Attention all golfers Lower expectations lower scores

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Professor combines background in sport psychology with PGA caddy experience to write a guide on winning the mental game of golf.

Angela Ahrendts Commencement Address From the Heart

Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Angela Ahrendts' Commencement Address: 'From the Heart'

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.

Alumna donates funds to create nursing scholarship

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A gift of more than $110,000 was donated by William and Helen Locke to provide nursing students with scholarship awards.

Room and board rates Studebaker East renovation approved

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

After re-electing its existing officers to additional terms, the university's Board of Trustees set new room and board rates effective fall 2010 and approved a proposed $24.1 million renovation of the Studebaker East residence hall complex scheduled to begin this summer. The board members also authorized a new bachelor's degree in athletic training and received a brief on strategic initiatives within the College of Architecture and Planning (CAP).

Ball State excels in offering services to students with disabilities

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State earns distinction for disability services after securing the reputation of being a disability friendly institution.

Changes afoot for industrial technology doctor of education in science programs

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Meeting in brief session during winter Commencement weekend, Ball State's Board of Trustees approved proposals to establish a bachelor of science/bachelor of arts degree in construction management and reconfigure an existing doctor of education in science degree as a PhD in environmental science. It also approved the awarding of an honorary degree to alumna Angela Ahrendts at graduation exercises in May.

Students aim to lure lowincome families to local farmers market

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State students in an immersive learning class are working on an affordable solution for low-income families to use the local farmers market.

NASA astronaut Richard Linnehan to address graduates at Commencement

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A NASA astronaut and a human performance pioneer will be recognized as part of Ball State's Commencement exercises on Dec. 19.

Technology professor earns Rawlings Award for distance education

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Mary Annette Rose, associate professor of technology, is the Rawlings Award recipient for her work in distance education.

Galloping Gourmet to share advice on eating healthy April 2930

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Galloping Gourmet will visit Ball State April 29-30 to share his message of wellness and health.

Research suggests astronauts need more intense workouts to maintain muscle fitness in space

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Research at the Human Performance Laboratory suggests astronauts' fitness program during extended stays in space should be modified.