(Photos courtesy of Dr. Krista Hook, Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics and Astronomy) Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 6 million Americans, touching families, friends, and communities across the country. Each Fall, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings people together to remember, honor, and raise money to support research for a cure. This year, […]
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From adjustment to achievement—turning global experience into campus impact
Moving across continents to pursue my passion for music was as thrilling as it was daunting. I began in Ukraine, where I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in vocal performance and music education from the Ukrainian National Tchaikovsky Academy of Music in Kyiv, and later a licentiate diploma in classical singing performance from the […]
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From hesitant to harmonized—finding support, connection, and a sense of belonging
College life didn’t come easily at first. When I first arrived at Ball State as a vocal music education major in the School of Music, I was excited but overwhelmed. I struggled with time management and often felt stretched too thin between classes, rehearsals, and finding a social life. A turning point came when I […]
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First-Generation Student Chronicles | Nevaeh Anderson
Nevaeh Anderson is a sophomore, majoring in psychological science (College of Sciences and Humanities) and advocacy and public communication (College of Communication, Information, and Media). Tell us about why you chose Ball State University. Part of the reason I chose Ball State was that it felt familiar. I attended Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and […]
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First-Generation Student Chronicles | Jackie Williams
Jackie Williams is a sophomore, majoring in legal studies, with a minor in criminal justice and criminology within the College of Sciences and Humanities. Tell us why you chose Ball State University. I chose Ball State because I heard about others’ positive experiences and wanted to stay close to home. Initially, I wanted to attend […]
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Ball State Collaboration Supports $6.75 Million State Investment in Downtown Muncie Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization
A major economic development initiative announced this week by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour is rooted in years of collaborative research and planning led by Ball State University’s Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP). Through the state’s READI 2.0 program, Muncie has been awarded $6.75 million to advance new housing […]
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Ball State Alum Shines on NBC’s ‘On Brand with Jimmy Fallon’
(First two photos provided by NBC/David Holloway) Armed with a Ball State University journalism degree and a fearless spirit, Lauren Karwoski, MA ’21, transformed her love of storytelling into a global career and a national television show appearance. Ms. Karwoski was a contestant on NBC’s new reality competition, On Brand with Jimmy Fallon. Hosted, executive-produced, […]
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Ball State Senior Champions Public Art at Muncie’s New Skatepark
In graffiti culture, a tag is the most basic unit of style—an artist’s signature or calling card, a way to mark territory and gain visibility in the urban landscape. Though often misunderstood as vandalism, tags can represent creativity, identity, and expression. For Caleb Swartz, a senior at Ball State University majoring in urban planning and […]
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Jorge Romero: A Life of Music from Argentina to Ball State to Paris
By Kate Elliott Jorge Romero, MM ’95, lives and breathes music. The pianist and composer practices piano about six hours a day—closer to eight when preparing for a concert. On Wednesdays, when he teaches piano from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at a conservatory in the western suburbs of Paris, he pares back to “only […]
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From tragedy to triumph—12 years later, stronger, and guiding others forward
I was really excited to be a part of the Ball State community. But I didn’t realize how lost I was. I was in a major that didn’t fit, just going through the motions and quietly struggling. The one thing that kept me grounded was becoming a glee club member with the Ball State University […]
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