Education

By: Shawn Carmichael— Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be offering Express Enrollment events every Thursday in September at their Muncie Cowan Road location, in the Express Enrollment Center. Express Enrollment offers prospective students a “one-stop” experience in the enrollment process and does not require an appointment. Muncie Campus Express Enrollment Center September 3, 10, 17, and 24 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4301 South Cowan Road During the events, students will work alongside staff who will assist them with the enrollment process including: applying for admission, new student orientation, learning about ACCUPLACER, financial aid opportunities, scheduling to…

By: Anna Pichardo— Muncie Central High School has been recognized by the US Department of the Navy as a Naval Honor School due to the high level of performance of the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program under the direction of Marine Instructor, Robert Harber and civilian instructor, Tim Cummings. This ranks the MCHS program as one of the best in the nation. MCS is excited to share this honor with the cadets and instructors who earned it. Earning the designation of Naval Honor School brings MCHS a nice letter and plaque to display. More importantly, however, our students become eligible…

By: Shawn Carmichael—         Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region’s fall semester begins Monday, August 24. Student applications and registrations are being accepted for fall classes. The application and enrollment process can be completed in one visit at any of the four full service campus locations in Muncie, Anderson, Marion, and Henry County. Muncie Campus Express Enrollment Center 4301 S. Cowan Road Muncie, IN 47302 Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  New Anderson Campus 815 E. 60th Street Anderson, IN 46013 Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00…

By: Gail Werner — Step inside Ball State University’s newly renovated Botsford/Swinford Residence Halls, and you’ll immediately notice sunlit lounges, contemporary furnishings and modern aesthetics. But a closer look reveals how the $35.7-million structure has been reimagined with eco-conscious millennials in mind. “Today’s students care about the social and environmental impact they’ll have on the world, ” said Alan Hargrave, director of housing and residence life. “Those feelings extend to their attitudes about where they’re going to live.” Features such as revolving doors, water bottle refilling stations, and efficient lighting add to the environmental friendliness of the residence hall and complement the university-wide…

Mark Foerster, Sports Director for 102.9 FM & 1340 AM, WXFN Fox Sports Radio, recently interviewed  the football coaches at Muncie Central HS, Yorktown HS and Delta HS to review the upcoming football season. You can watch the video interviews for each school at the links below. Muncie Central High School Yorktown High School Delta High School Video productions by: Mark Foerster