Articles by Mike Rhodes

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, Ind.—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients – Luke Butler, a graduating senior from Wes-Del High School, is a recipient of the Jon Hunter Memorial Scholarship. Luke plans to study computer engineering at Purdue University. He is the son of Brad and Melissa Butler. Elliott Godfrey, a graduating senior from Burris Laboratory School, is a recipient of the Arthur D. and Josephine M. Robling Scholarship. Elliott plans to study urban planning and Spanish at Ball State University. He is the son of Stuart Godfrey and Sue Godfrey. Jackson Ingenito,  a graduating senior from Daleville Jr./Sr. High School,…

By Lesley DeVoss—  MUNCIE, Ind. – Through the Early College partnership with Ivy Tech, Delaware and Henry County high school students are able to graduate with a college degree or certification from Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County. Students can complete an Early College application during their 8th grade year to take part in the Early College Program. The application process includes a review of the student’s attendance record, ILEARN scores, formative assessments (NWEA or i-Ready) and class work based on teacher recommendation. These students are also required to take Ivy Tech’s Knowledge Assessment test at the end of their…

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) have selected the first two recipients of a first-of-its-kind scholarship program for esports student-athletes. The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Scholarship provides $5,000 annually to two members of Ball State’s varsity esports team each year from the 2022-23 through 2025-26 academic years. The scholarship program, which advances the University’s mission of recruiting and retaining the top esports talent in the world, is a key aspect of the recently formed partnership between Ball State and RLL, which is co-owned by television legend David Letterman, a…