Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN— During its annual budget meeting today, the Ball State University Board of Trustees approved no increase in student tuition and mandatory fees for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 academic years. The Board also formally adopted the University’s Strategic Plan for 2025–30, which will guide institutional priorities and resource allocation over the next five years. The two-year tuition and fee freeze continues the University’s commitment to responsible financial stewardship and efficient operations while prioritizing strategic investments…

Editor’s note: Due to inclement weather, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Village South Residential Development has been postponed to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 17.    By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the launch of the Village South Residential Development. The event will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 17., at the intersection of West North Street and North Martin Street in Muncie. This new housing project is part…

By Jenna Kastan— MUNCIE, IN— The BlackRock Foundation has announced a $500,000 two-year grant to Cradle to Career Muncie, a community-driven initiative aimed at improving educational outcomes and economic mobility in Muncie, Indiana. The funding will support the implementation of the new Freshman and Career Academies at Muncie Central High School (MCHS). The Freshman and Career Academies at Muncie Central High School are designed to put students on track to meet Indiana’s new diploma requirements, with the goal of completing 10…