Education

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN— Incoming high school seniors can now apply online for the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship administered by The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County. Applicants must be residents of Delaware County, Ind., and attend an accredited high school in Delaware County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in Muncie and Delaware County awards a student who possesses leadership potential who is well-rounded and community-minded. The scholarship covers tuition and required fees for four years of…

Editor’s note: This is another in a series of scholarship announcements you will see on MuncieJournal.com over the next few weeks. By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Aubrey Charron, a graduating senior from Wes-Del High School, is a recipient of the Jon Hunter Memorial Scholarship and the Sarah E. Adams Scholarship. Aubrey plans to study General Studies at Ball State University. She is the daughter of David Charron. Bry’llana Coates, a Pre-Nursing student at Ivy Tech…

By IASB— INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Muncie resident and former Ball State professor Dr. Joe Misiewicz will receive two Hall of Fame honors this summer. The Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) will be inducting Dr. Joe into the IASB Hall of Fame at IASB’s July annual meeting and awards program. IASB represents the high school radio and TV stations/programs in Indiana and Dr. Joe is being inducted for his impact on high school programs and development of various scholarships developed while he…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College honored John Thompson of New Castle High School as one of 19 individuals across the state selected to receive the second annual Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction President’s Awards, the highest honor for Ivy Tech dual credit faculty. Winners were announced at a special ceremony on June 14 in Indianapolis and the event concluded with the 2023 Statewide Award recipient, Dr. Christine Herr of Ivy Tech Richmond. The College honored…

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN– The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved a development agreement for a revitalization plan for The Village, a commercial district located immediately adjacent to the campus. The agreement is the next step by Ball State and development firm Fairmount Properties to create a best-in-class, multigenerational district driven by arts and culture, entertainment, and innovation. The comprehensive plan, which includes a new performing arts center, is also expected to include a…

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients: Maria Alexander, a graduating senior from Yorktown High School, is a recipient of the Robbin S. Lindsey Memorial Scholarship. Maria plans to study Entrepreneurship at Indiana Wesleyan University. She is the daughter of Steve and Julie Alexander. Lauren Bowen, a Nursing student at Ball State University, is a recipient of the Wilfred W. Wingate Scholarship. Lily Carpenter, a graduating senior from Muncie Central High School, is a recipient of the…

By Andy Klotz— MUNCIE, IN – Students in Muncie Community Schools (MCS) may now get to experience what “no school” feels like during bad weather days that make it too dangerous to travel to and from school. The MCS Board of Directors has approved a plan to repeal e-learning days from the district’s calendar. These would normally occur during bad weather days when in-school learning gets canceled. E-learning days require students to log-in to their school accounts on their take-home…

Editor’s note: This is another in a series of scholarship announcements you will see on MuncieJournal.com over the next few weeks. By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, IN—Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients— Reese Baker, a graduating senior from Wapahani High School, is a recipient of the eKeeper Systems Unparalleled Excellence Scholarship. Reese plans to study Computer and Information Technology (Systems Infrastructure) at Ball State University. She is the daughter of Anna and Eric Baker. Grace Bond, a rising senior studying Exceptional…

By Lesley Devoss— MUNCIE, IN— Ivy Tech Community College, local employers, and the problem-solving courts joined forces in 2021 to form WorkMatters, a collaborative initiative aimed at developing a talent pipeline of highly trained employees for Delaware and Henry County. The program has grown since its founding, developing into a multifaceted program that provides support to more than justice-involved individuals. This multifaceted program focuses on supporting underrepresented groups including justice-involved, justice-impacted, and non-traditional students. The program supports students with credit…