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Charter school nonrenewal decisions affirmed final

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400

Ball State University’s decisions not to renew five charter schools are affirmed by the recommendation of the hearing panel and President Jo Ann M. Gora.

A Conversation with David Letterman and Oprah Winfrey scheduled for Nov 26

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University alumnus and CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman will return to campus on November 26 for a conversation with media icon, philanthropist Oprah Winfrey

Ball States geothermal system to be dedicated March 20

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State will dedicate the nation's largest geothermal system of its kind during a March 20 ceremony in Sursa Hall.

Ball State breaks record with more than 2108 million in Bold campaign

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Ball State Bold capital campaign raised more than $210.8 million to benefit students.

Ball State hopeful for Jennifer Haskells recovery

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

Ball State hopeful for Jennifer Haskell's recovery

Advancement reins put in familiar hands Akin named vice president

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

A former executive director for development at Ball State, T.W. Hudson Akin, returns to become vice president for university advancement.

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.

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Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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Climate commitment earns Ball State national award from college presidents

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The university earns a leadership award from Second Nature and the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment as a "best example" of how higher education is helping shift society's thinking and behavior toward greater sustainability.

Fall Faculty Convocation

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

Fall Faculty Convocation

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.

Gora on Kids Count

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Gora on Kids Count

Bold campaign racing toward record goal

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

With two years remaining in the Ball State Bold: Investing in the Future capital campaign, the university already is more than 88 percent of the way to its $200 million goal. But, while pleased with donors' response to date — especially in the current economic recession — leaders of the fundraising effort say there still is much work to be done.

John Fishers support for Ball State unequaled President Gora

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

President Gora marks the passing of John W. Fisher, chairman of Ball Brothers Foundation, calling the longtime friend and benefactor of Ball State a "community leader of extraordinary vision and commitment."

Sen Lugar leads off countrys largest geothermal energy project

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Construction of the country's largest geothermal heating and cooling system begins at a unique groundbreaking ceremony, with U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar doing the honors.

President to receive Mira Award for Ball States hightech success story

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Saying Ball State has given Indiana a "lasting competitive advantage" in terms of emerging media and other advanced communications, a statewide advocacy group representing Indiana's technology sector selects Ball State's president as its latest champion of high-tech innovation and investment.

WBCD Interview

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora gave the keynote address to the Dubois County Area Development Corporation at its annual meeting Feb. 12. She told more than 140 audience members about the university’s economic development efforts in Indiana through Building Better Communities and the Emerging Media Initiative. Afterward, she was interviewed by WBDC reporter Joe Lacay ’08, former station manager at WCRD.

Letterman gives gift lends name for new endowed speaker series

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Gift from late night television host and alumnus David Letterman endows a new distinguished lecture and workshop series focusing on the future of communications.

Ball State president to moderate one of three upcoming gubernatorial debates

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora will join a veteran Indiana broadcaster and a public television host as one of three moderators for the upcoming gubernatorial debates.

President Goras 2008 fall faculty convocation speech

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

President highlights priorities for the coming year and recognizes faculty accomplishments.

President Gora travels to Asia

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

President Jo Ann M. Gora is one of three Ball State representatives making a trip to China and Korea June 6 to 27. This is President Gora's second trip to the region as Ball State's president.

Ball States president honored as one of Indianas most influential women

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Indianapolis Business Journal names President Gora one of state's most influential women.

David Letterman praises Ball State on Oprah Winfreys show

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

David Letterman discusses his reaction to the David Letterman Communication and Media Building dedication and praises Ball State on Oprah Winfrey's show

David Letterman thrilled to be a lasting part of Ball State

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Late night television host David Letterman joins in festivities marking the official dedication of the university's new communication and media building named in his honor.

Ball State Readies Welcome for Honoree David Letterman

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State Readies Welcome for Honoree David Letterman

Lugar presents Energy Patriot Award to Ball State Council on the Environment

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

Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora accepts the award on behalf of the council which provides leadership for environmental initiatives at Ball State and the surrounding community.

Ball State joins higher education leaders to fight global warming

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

President Gora commits Ball State to sharply reducing and eventually eliminating all of the university's global warming emissions by signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment.

Ball State names new building after famous alumnus

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State Board of Trustees approves naming of new communication and media building after favorite son and late night television host David Letterman. President Jo Ann Gora announces the news along with "Dave's Mom," Dorothy Mengering.

State budget bill pleases Ball States president

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The Indiana General Assembly agrees to continue support for important Ball State programs, while also approving new funding for immersive learning initiatives and increased costs of faculty research.

Ball State responds to Virginia Polytechnic Institute tragedy

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

President Jo Ann Gora responds to Virginia Polytechnic Institute tragedy.

Business journal lauds Goras leadership immersive learning initiatives

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The influential Indianapolis Business Journal goes in-depth about immersive learning and other initiatives at Ball State, with "Gora the Explorer" serving as guide.

Ball State president wins award from Indiana architecture organization

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500

The Indiana chapter of the American Institute of Architects bestowed its Walter S. Blackburn Award to Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora Jan. 25.