Articles by Mike Rhodes

Editor’s note: Rain is currently in the forecast for Saturday, May 3, when Ball State University is scheduled to host its main Spring Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. in the Quad. While the ceremony remains planned for outdoors, University officials are monitoring the weather closely. Please review the University’s inclement weather plan, which outlines what to expect if the main ceremony is moved indoors. That information is available here: bsu.edu/commencement/weather If any changes to the schedule or venue are necessary,…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN— Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County continues its commitment to community engagement by supporting Brothers 2 Brothers United, a local nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and empowering young men. Ivy Tech was connected to the organization when Corbin Black, Ivy+ Career Link Program Manager, was introduced to Brothers 2 Brothers United founder, Melvin Kelly. During their conversation, Kelly indicated that they needed assistance in setting up their computers and network. Black connected Kelly to Mike Kingsley,…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN—Ball State University has been named an “Opportunity College and University” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, recognizing the University as a national model for advancing student success and long-term economic outcomes. This recognition comes through the new Student Access and Earnings Classification, developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education. The classification evaluates institutions based on their ability to serve students from the…