Gov. Mike Pence, seeking reelection after a controversial first term, has history on his side; Incumbent governors get reelected 72 percent of the time in America, according to the Center on the American Governor.
The past few years have treated the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences well, whether it’s been the announcement of McKinley Commons (now on hold), partnering with hotels in Downtown Muncie, renovations to facilities in the Applied Technology Building or large increases in online enrollment. But that didn’t show when looking at Ball State’s College of Applied Science and Technology Fact Book. Department headcount — a measure of how many students are in a department — showed the department had a 42 percent decrease in enrollment between 2010-11 and 2014-15, going from 1,612 students to 937 students in just five years. However, there were discrepancies. “We never had 1,600 students.
Ball State baseball (25-17, 10-5 MAC) will play a road series at the University at Buffalo (12-24, 5-10 MAC) from April 29 to May 1. The Cardinals are currently on top of the Mid-American Conference West Division while the Bulls are tied for last in the MAC East. Buffalo carries a 5.00 ERA into the game and will face off against a Ball State lineup that scores 6.7 runs per game.
Nine important visitors to Ball State in the 2015-16 school year.
ALUMNI SHINE IN PROFESSIONAL LEVEL In the 2015-16 school year, Ball State alumni made a splash at the professional level as rookies.
FORMER QUARTERBACK RETURNS AS HEAD COACH Former Ball State quarterback Mike Neu returned to Muncie to take over as head coach of the Cardinals football program.
FOOTBALL Ball State ended its season going 1-8 in its last nine games of the season after winning two of its first three.
John J. Pruis, former president of Ball State, is remembered for his dedication to education and the community.
JOHNSON A RESIDENCE HALL OPENS FOR FALL SEMESTER Walking into the newly renovated Botsford-Swinford halls is a much different experience from stepping into LaFollette Complex.
President Paul W. Ferguson resigned on Jan. 25 with no public explanation, and the Board of Trustees appointed Provost Terry King as interim president.
“I teach my students, and my children, three words: perseverance, creativity and inspiration.” These are three of the most important words to Teh-Kuang Chang, the 2016 Ball State Person of the Year.
University Senate approved the a joint resolution created by university governance leaders, President Terry King and the Board of Trustees at their last meeting of the academic year.
On a very special season finale the whole gang gets back together to talk all things gaming news.
Rain on the way for Saturday and Monday. Clear skies and warmer temperatures next week.
In about 12 weeks, the Muncie Animal Shelter will have a new home at 901 W Riggin Rd.
The work environment is becoming more modern and laid-back as Millennials take over the workforce
The Autism Walk will take place in Muncie this weekend to raise awareness and money for families living with autism.
A list of the drink specials at the Village bars for the weekend of April 28.
This graphic breaks down some simple mixed drinks and shots that are the most popular at the bar.
As Summit, the new executive slate, held its first student senate meeting of their term in SGA, a new executive cabinet was voted into office by senate.
