The summer is heating up and so are the activities in the Muncie community! This week’s list of events features something everyone can enjoy; from a patriotic Memorial Day ceremony, a beginner rapier and dagger class – if that’s your style – and even AAUW’s used book sale if you want to enjoy a quiet, relaxed time indoors to escape the rising temperatures. Muncie has something for everyone, get out there and explore!
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.
In this episode of 9-1-1 What’s Your Hot Take, Sam and Willow discuss their favorite episodes of 9-1-1.
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.
