Ball State University communications studies professor and former university debate coach Michael Bauer has died, according to a Ball State Communication Studies Instagram post. Bauer taught 34 years at the university.
Bauer led the Ball State University debate team to multiple national championships and mentored over 50 all-American debaters since joining university staff in 1991.
According to the post, Bauer grew up in Nebraska and was a walleye tournament fisherman and enjoyed fishing recreationally. He also served as the Muncie recreational league director and coached soccer for 20 years.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
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