Ball State’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) student chapter was recently named the association’s 2023-2024 National Student Chapter of the Year. The accolade is given to student chapters that exemplify leadership, dedication to NABJ’s mission, and excellence in programming and community engagement. “This award embodies the students’ hard work, commitment to journalism and broadcasting, […]
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Ball State Music Student Researches Way for People With Physical Disabilities to Conduct Music
Ethan Atterson views music as a beautiful conduit for human connections. And conducting an orchestral ensemble … well, that’s magical, Mr. Atterson said. But that magic could’ve eluded him if he focused solely on what he can’t do instead of what he can do. Mr. Atterson has limited arm mobility, caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, […]
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Fostering a Culture of Collaboration
Service is in Dr. Justin Tobyas’ DNA. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from the University of New Mexico, he continued in the field and worked at a rural hospital in Northern Indiana. For the next 16-plus years, Dr. Tobyas worked as an athletic trainer for high schools in Wabash County, helping hundreds […]
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Recreating the Lost City of Tiwanaku: Director John Fillwalk and IDIA Lab’s Digital Revival
There’s something fascinating about looking at ancient ruins and imagining what the lives and culture might have been like of the people who lived there. With the everchanging advancements in technology, researchers can get closer than they ever have to solving these mysteries. Ball State University faculty John Fillwalk, senior director of the Institute for […]
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Crafting Change With the Radical Jewelry Makeover Project
In art and design, sustainability is becoming a key focus as artists strive to make an impact beyond aesthetics. Jessica Calderwood, associate professor of art, with help and support of the student Metals Guild, led a project at Ball State University that beautifully joins creativity with sustainability, transforming discarded jewelry into stunning art pieces. This […]
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Healthcare Simulation Week: A Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Nursing Simulations
Within Ball State University’s Nursing Program lies a team of individuals operating behind the scenes at the intersection of technology and teamwork in its state-of-the-art simulation labs. These labs—11 in all—allow nursing students to practice clinical skills in a safe, controlled environment. They simulate real-life medical scenarios with advanced manikins—realistic, human-like figures used to simulate […]
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Guardian Scholars Program Supports Ball State Students Who Experienced Foster Care
Succeeding in college can be challenging for many students. However, those who have experienced foster care may have circumstances that make the journey through higher education more complicated than that of their peers. These students often face obstacles that can impede their academic progress, such as a lack of financial support, emotional guidance, and a […]
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Dr. Lawrence Judge of Ball State To Coach Athletes in the 2024 Paralympic Games
One of Ball State’s own will play a pivotal role in the 2024 Paralympics—a global event taking place Aug. 28-Sept. 8. Dr. Lawrence Judge, professor of kinesiology and coordinator of the athletic coaching education graduate program, will coach two world-class athletes representing Team USA, Jeremy Campbell in discus and Josh Cinnamo in shot put. Mr. […]
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Leading with Experience: Dr. Karrie Osborne Takes Helm as Director of Ball State’s School of Nursing
Across the United States, nursing schools are facing a dual challenge: a shortage of qualified faculty paired with a surge in student enrollment. This national trend is evident at Ball State University, where more than 500 freshmen and transfer students have declared nursing as their major for the Fall 2024 semester. Amid this growing demand, […]
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Ball State Landscape Architecture Student Designs Weather Shelter for Bus Riders
Ball State University students strive to combine their talent with innovation to make meaningful impacts within their communities. Reese Higginbotham, a landscape architecture student at Ball State’s Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning, did just that. Ms. Higginbotham designed a weather shelter for an Indianapolis bus stop on Ameriplex Way—transforming the bus stop into an […]
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