Education

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN — The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday received updates on Fall 2025 enrollment and the continued progress of its historic partnership with Muncie Community Schools (MCS). Paula Luff, Ball State’s vice president for enrollment planning and management, reported that Ball State welcomed 3,733 new freshmen this Fall. This is the third consecutive year in which the University has enrolled a freshman class larger than its pre-pandemic average. The incoming class…

By Ball State University Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly expanded Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Honors House at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at 1707 W. Riverside Ave. in Muncie. A reception and self-guided tours will follow the ceremony, which is free and open to the public. The expansion and renovation enhance the home of the Honors College with new and updated learning and gathering spaces. The project adds 1,750 square…

Editor’s note: The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. By Stacey A. Shannon— MUNCIE, IN—Athletics are a huge part of life for Muncie Central High School senior Grace Walker. She’s been on a variety of school teams, including volleyball, basketball, cheerleading and tennis. And when she’s not at school, Walker works weekends at the YMCA. In fact, when…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University has introduced a new Talent Pipeline Toolkit designed to help communities and businesses across Indiana more easily access University resources that support workforce development and local economic growth. The toolkit, developed by Ball State’s Office of Governmental Relations and Industry Engagement, centralizes information about the University’s wide range of programs and outreach initiatives. It provides a user-friendly, digital “one-stop shop” to help local leaders—from chambers of commerce to county officials and business…

By Andy Klotz, APR, MCS Chief Communications Officer— MUNCIE, IN – South View Elementary students and children in the surrounding neighborhood are creating fun memories and burning off lots of energy at the elaborate, new playground that just opened outside the school. With more than two dozen components stretching over a quarter-acre area, the new “Quaker Mill” equipment is already a big hit with the kids. “They love it,” said South View Principal Dr. Casey Smitherman. “Our kids are so…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Muncie is proud to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the John Jay Center for Learning on Friday, September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The celebration marks a new chapter for the region, as Jay County officially joins Ivy Tech’s Muncie service area—expanding access to higher education, workforce training, and opportunities for students and employers. “This is more than a ribbon cutting,” said Jeff Scott, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Muncie….

By Megan Minnich— MUNCIE, IN—Woof Boom Radio is pleased to announce the winners for the 11th Annual Morry Mannies Woof Boom Radio Scholarship. We want to congratulate each of the nominees for their achievements this season and overall career as student-athletes. Woof Boom Radio funds a scholarship program for athletes from the schools we cover yearly, be it through WMUN “The Talk of Muncie” or Oldies 101.1 WHBU.  Athletic Directors from these schools send their nominations, and an independent committee…