Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance host the Musical Theatre Freshman Showcase for the Class of 2029 on April 20 starting at 7:30 p.m. in John J. Pruis Hall. The Showcase featured 15 songs and over 25 performers including songs like "I Know Him So Well", "I See the Light" and "Suddenly, Seymour".
The Ball State Football team had a showcase on April 18 at Scheumann Stadium.
The Late Nite Carnival was an event held on the North Commuter lot April 17 in Ball State University. Ball State students' tickets were free, and for others it was five dollars for admittance. The carnival had a variety of rides that went from side to side, up and down and twirled, as well as concessions and other activities.
The Ball State softball team won their matchup against Indiana State 8-7.
Due to inclement weather, the Ball State Men's Baseball versus Southern Indiana was canceled. Instead, the team had a scrimmage later in the day April 15 at Shebek Stadium.
The Ball State University Singers held their 62nd annual choral spectacular performance, in which they performed about 54 songs over the course of a few hours on April 10 starting at 7:00 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. The spectacular will also be held on Saturday, April 11, with a similar performance order.
Ball State's School of Art students host the 'Art of Caring' fundraiser April 10 in the Art and Journalism Building.
On Admitted Student's Day 2026, the Botsford/Swinford Residence Hall hosted the Botswin Open, for the first time, which was a mini-golf course and game created in the multi-purpose room and patio of the residence hall April 10 in Ball State University. The student with the best score had a chance to win a gift card, with the announcement being sent over on email.
Student protesters organized a public demonstration against Ball State during the university’s Admitted Student Day April 10 at the Scramble Light.
The Muncie Community Schools Montessori School offers students learning opportunities in a non-traditional classroom environment.
The Annual Drag Show was hosted by Spectrum, a LGBTQ+ club and organization at Ball State University. The Drag Show was held on April 3 in the Ball Gymnasium from 8:00-10:00 p.m. with gates opening at 7:30 p.m. The Drag Show had over 90 people attend and 10 drag queens that performed, and they were as follows in no particular order: Aria, Naomi De Fierce, Phil Harmonic, Countess Sanguina, Static, Adam McDarling, Tina Turner, Starry Night, Dorian Gabbard, and Clover Venereal. All donations and proceeds went to the Indiana Youth Group (IYG), which according to the Spectrum Annual Drag Show program, is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ youth organization in the U.S.
One Ball State Day is a day-long event held on April 1 across Ball State University's campus to raise funds for students of all majors, ages, and walks of life. Individuals could donate to specific departments within the college via internet links unique to each organization, club, and department.
One Ball State Day had a variety of events to encourage people to donate online, including the Dunk Tank event April 1 outside of Emens Auditorium.
One Ball State Day had a variety of events to encourage people to donate online, including the Dash and Splash event April 1 in Lewellin Aquatic Center.
Ball State Men's Baseball won versus Ohio University 17 to 7 March 29 at Shebek Stadium.
Protesters gathered on the Fallen Heroes Memorial Bridge March 28 for a 'No Kings' protest against the Trump Administration's policies.
Butler took a 3-0 lead right out of the gate following the top of the first. Senior Ella Whitney responded by hitting a homerun her very first at-bat of the day, narrowing the deficit to 3-2 at the end of the first inning. Read more here
