President Jo Ann Gora was honored by the Muncie Common Council this evening and received a key to the city.
Councilman Julius J. Anderson presented the award and lauded Gora’s efforts with immersive learning to get students involved in Muncie.
In her acceptance, Gora thanked Mayor Dennis Tyler and City Council.
“We are privileged to live in this community,” Gora said. “What is good for the university is good for the community. And what is good for the community is good for the university.”

Tyler read the inscription from the plaque, which detailed Gora’s contributions to the city in her 10 years as president of the university.
In response, Gora expressed the joy she and her husband, Roy Budd, feel working for the community.
“I am proud to live in Muncie,” she said.