NPR and several public radio stations are suing the Trump administration over an executive order cutting federal funding, calling it unconstitutional retaliation that threatens press freedom and violates Congress’s spending authority.
The university implemented a new policy that required prior approval for daytime campus protests and banned activities occurring between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana responded by filing suit on behalf of students, faculty members and others.
A team of Ball State architecture students won an honorable mention in the U.S. Department of Energy’s BuildingsNEXT competition for their eco-friendly housing design for Muncie’s Old West End.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the removal of the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children and pregnant people from the CDC’s recommended schedule, sparking backlash from major medical groups who warn the move ignores scientific evidence and risks public health.
Miller has been placed on administrative leave “effective immediately”, according to an official May 28 statement from the City of Muncie.
Ball State junior Shaina Miller has received a prestigious Udall Undergraduate Scholarship for her commitment to environmental advocacy. One of just 55 recipients nationwide, she will also attend a national orientation to connect with leaders in sustainability and tribal policy.
Hoosiers will no longer be allowed to purchase candy and soda using taxpayer-funded food assistance, making Indiana the first state to receive a federal waiver for the restriction.
Students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance recently received notable recognition in the national round of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival competition according to a press release from the university.
Changes are coming to Prairie Creek Reservoir, as Indiana American Water says it will more closely monitor the body of water that heavily contributes to Muncie’s drinking water supply.
Students and families could see significant changes to how student loans are repaid as well as cuts to federal student aid as congressional Republicans look to slash billions of dollars in federal spending to offset the cost of President Donald Trump’s sweeping agenda.
Ball State University is one of just 27 colleges and universities nationwide, and the only institution in Indiana, to receive both Research 2 (R2) and Opportunity College & University (OCU) designations in the newly released 2025 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education according to a press release by the university.
Ball State University is focusing on bringing the Muncie community onto Ball State's campus by hosting its first We Fly Fest. The free event is open to the public and will include campus tours, entertainment, live music, informational booths, games, and other family-friendly activities.
Members of the Commission for Higher Education met in Hammond on Thursday for several hours to detail new laws and review the changing landscape for higher education institutions, notably slimmed-down budgets, more state oversight and shifting criteria for certain scholarships.
Retired Ball State Department of Media Professor Dr. Maria Williams-Hawkins has died. Hawkins retired last month after 30-plus years at the university.
For the 2024-25 academic year, the Poole & Large administration was led by President Noah Poole and Vice President Brenna Large. The Daily News completed its yearly evaluation of how the administration delivered on its promises.
A footnote in a budget bill U.S. House Republicans are trying to pass before Memorial Day is the first major signal for how Congress may address artificial intelligence legislation, as they seek to create a moratorium on any AI laws at the state level for 10 years.
Muncie Central High School is beginning a “freshman academy” to ease the transition for middle school students.
Ball State's programs earned multiple honors in this year's BEA festival, including top placements for video features, live production, and on-air talent. In total, Ball State students won nine individual awards in sports categories, contributing to the university’s rise from last year’s No. 2 position and securing the top spot for the first time.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s administration is getting serious about tolling to make up for falling fuel tax revenue and upgrade aging highways nearly eight years after former Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration backed away from the prospect.
The new division, launching on July 1, positions Ball State to better support its faculty and staff by modernizing human resources services and aligning them more strategically with the university’s long-term goals.
