Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Inspired by documentarian Ken Burn’s recent work, “The American Revolution,” Stan Sollars, recently reminded his audience that they are not subjects, but citizens with freedoms, a concept that didn’t exist before the 13 American colonies declared independence from Great Brittain. Before the revolution and the U.S. Constitution, everyone was known as subjects of the ruling class. Sollars, who is Indiana Public Radio’s morning host during NPR’s “Morning Edition,” was the speaker on Dec. 6 for nearly…

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—A representative of the Indiana Coalition for Public Education will be the guest speaker for a meeting jointly sponsored by the Muncie Branch of the American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County and Experienced Educators of East Central Indiana. The meeting is open to the public, and there is no admission fee. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. and wrap up no later than noon on Saturday, Jan. 31,…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN — Ball State University today, in conjunction with Ball State Day at the Statehouse, officially launched its new STEM Education Center, creating a dedicated hub for advancing STEM teaching and learning across Indiana. The STEM Education Center’s mission is to expand access to high-quality STEM instruction, grow the pipeline of future STEM teachers, and position Ball State as a state and national leader in STEM education. The center will serve as a central point…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana — Indiana Governor Mike Braun has appointed Dollyne Sherman as the newest member of the Ball State University Board of Trustees. Governor Braun also announced the reappointment of trustees Mike McDaniel and Julie K. Griffith to new terms on the Board, each effective through Dec. 31, 2029. Ms. Sherman’s appointment began on Jan. 1, 2026. “Dollyne Sherman has a strong public-service background and a deep connection to Ball State University, and I’m confident she will serve…