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Textbook 101

It’s no surprise that college is expensive, but one cost that often surprises new students is textbooks. Believe it or not, your textbooks and digital course materials can be one of the most expensive payments you’ll make while in college. Textbooks can range from as little as $10 to more than $100! No matter how expensive your textbooks are, there are ways to save money.


Dining Halls – All You Need to Know

Finding a place to eat on campus is a simple task. Not only are dining halls and cafés located all around campus, but they also offer a wide variety, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. For all nutrition facts and allergen information, go to NetNutrition via the Ball State website. 



Unlock Your Potential with Ball State Online

Congratulations, Graduate! Your achievements deserve celebration, and as you embark on the next phase of your journey, remember that Ball State Online stands ready to support your aspirations for career advancement and personal growth.




A robot built by Brian DeRome’s students sits ready to go March 19 at Muncie Southside Middle School. Once built the robots are used to collect blocks and put them in a basket. Andrew Berger, DN

Muncie Southside’s robotics team fosters STEM learning

After a school day ends at Muncie Southside Middle School, most students return home, but a select few enter Brian DeRome’s classroom to learn about robotics.They wander in to the white-covered brick classroom, with chatty conversation about homework assignments and the upcoming practice.