Ball State's new president strikes contrast with past
January 26, 2017Geoffrey S. Mearns doesn’t share the usual background of past university presidents.
Geoffrey S. Mearns doesn’t share the usual background of past university presidents.
Matt Frey, founder and CEO of Bub’s Burgers, made a visit to Ball State Jan. 25, speaking to a couple hundred students within the Miller College of Business while handing out free burgers.
A group of Ball State art department professors travelled to Washington, D.C. on Inauguration Day not only to make their voices heard, but also to represent some of their students.
Student Government Association President James Wells issued a striking statement about a student senate amendment that he believes is aimed at stripping him of power.
Editor's note: "Breaking Stereotypes " is a short video series inspired by BuzzFeedVideo featuring student organizations of Ball State. If you have any suggestions as to who we should feature next, send an email to news@bsudailynews.com. The Daily News decided to start this video series to showcase the different cultures of Ball State and break down the stereotypes that create barriers.
With suicide as the second leading cause of death for ages 15-23, Indiana lawmakers are working on new legislation for the new year that would be aimed at reducing the suicide rate among children, teenagers and young adults.
Ball State announced on Jan. 24 that its 17th president will be Geoffrey S. Mearns. The university's new president is finishing his term at Northern Kentucky University, which ends July 31.
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Various people took to Twitter to voice their concerns after Geoffrey S. Mearns was announced as the next president at Ball State Jan. 24.
From new trustees to a controversial grant, here are eight important events that occurred between former President Paul W. Ferguson's resignation and the announcement of new President Geoffrey S. Mearns.
Along with the Ball State students and staff, the Student Government Association is preparing to work closely with President Geoffrey S. Mearns.
Questions about transparency, a future game plan and community engagement were all posed to Geoffrey S. Mearns Jan. 24 when the Board of Trustees announced him as the university's 17th president.
The Ball State Board of Trustees named Geoffrey S. Mearns the 17th university president Jan. 24. With the new president's employment set to begin in early August, the Daily News talked to students about the expectations they have and the changes they hope to see in the future.
Ball State's 17th president, Geoffrey S. Mearns, was appointed on Tuesday afternoon. Although his tenure has not officially begun, he already has plans in mind.
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After Donald Trump's inauguration Jan. 20, two students stood on the corner of the Scramble Light to provide encouragement and hugs to those in need.
Starting a conversation about diversity has been a big focus for organizations on campus. Panels and university-sanctioned events, such as Unity Week, have welcomed the discussion of diversity with open arms.
After nearly a year without a permanent president, the Ball State Board of Trustees will name and introduce the university's incoming president Tuesday.
"Women’s rights are human rights" — that’s the message made clear by thousands of pink-hatted demonstrators who marched through Washington, D.C. Jan. 21, the day after the inauguration of Donald Trump.
