Ball State University is mourning the passing of Dr. Alan L. Hargrave, a beloved alumnus and retired administrator whose visionary leadership and student-first approach shaped the University for more than three decades. Dr. Hargrave passed away on June 7, 2025, at the age of 68. Dr. Hargrave served Ball State for 35 years, retiring in […]
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Ball State Career Center Earns National Recognition for Career Services Excellence
Connection. Integration. Empowerment. These three pillars have guided Ball State University’s Career Center to help students achieve their dreams, establish fulfilling careers, and live meaningful lives. By supporting thousands of students through a strong network of connections, resources, and distinctive professional development opportunities, the Career Center has earned national recognition. The Career Center was honored […]
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Ball State Twirler Danielle McDonald Takes One Final Spin on the World Stage
Danielle McDonald, a freshman at Ball State University and a feature twirler with the Pride of Mid-America Marching Band (POMA), is preparing for an incredible opportunity. In August, she will travel with her hometown twirling team, the Razzle Dazzles from Zion, Ill., to compete in the 2025 International Baton Twirling Federation (IBTF) World Majorettes Championship, […]
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Ball State Music Director, Renowned Pianist Receives Latest Honor from Rhodes University in South Africa
Not even apartheid—legalized institutional race-based segregation—prevented South African native Dr. Franklin Larey from becoming a world-renowned concert pianist and, later, a highly regarded music educator and director at Ball State University. Propelled by his talent, drive, and years of hard work, Dr. Larey became an accomplished pianist who has performed on prestigious stages, such as […]
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Film, Animation Production Pro Serves as Visiting Expert in Residency in Ball State’s Department of Media
The stories of how each animated and live-action superhero and villain came to be loom large in the minds of their fans. But the real-life origin stories are greater than the legends. Actors, animators, and scriptwriters are just part of how those characters come to life for viewers. Scores of other talented artists create and […]
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From Mallorca to Muncie: How an International Student Found Belonging at Ball State
When Angelita “Angy” Estefania Condurache Stanciu initially considered attending Ball State University, she called it a “blind date.” Unable to visit beforehand, she relied on research to choose a school that would become her home for four years. She was impressed by the amount of information on the University website. “Other universities didn’t provide as […]
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Ball State’s Abigail Denault Honored for Civic Engagement and Community ImpactWhen Abigail Denault learned she had been selected as the first-ever Ball State University student to receive the prestigious Richard J. Wood Community Commitment Award, her initial reaction was one of surprise. “I know there are so many Ball State students doing things for and working in the local and campus community. I may be […]
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Ball State University Art Students Turn Children’s Creativity into Art with Imagine in Glass Exhibition
Imagine walking into a gallery and seeing your artwork brought to life in an entirely new form. That’s precisely what happened for Emma Grace Wachtmann, a 7-year-old Burris Laboratory School student who recently participated in Imagine in Glass. Imagine in Glass is a collaborative project with Ball State University’s School of Art and Minnetrista Museum […]
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New Documentary Based on Ball State Professor’s Award-Winning Book Tells Indiana’s U.S. Civil War StoriesWhen Hoosiers research the Civil War, they’ll learn about the brutal conflict between the Union and the Confederacy; the decades of tension fueled by economic, political, and cultural differences; and the impact on the Northeast and Southern home fronts. Hoosiers are not likely to uncover much about life in Indiana communities during this period, as […]
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Fresh Perspectives: Exploring Empathy in AI with Dr. Kesha CokerArtificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we interact with technology, particularly in customer service. Yet, despite their growing popularity, voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant often fall short in understanding and addressing users’ emotional needs. Enter Dr. Kesha Coker, assistant professor of marketing at Ball State University, whose innovative research sheds light […]
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