Education

By Andy Klotz, APR, MCS Chief Communications Officer— MUNCIE, IN – South View Elementary students and children in the surrounding neighborhood are creating fun memories and burning off lots of energy at the elaborate, new playground that just opened outside the school. With more than two dozen components stretching over a quarter-acre area, the new “Quaker Mill” equipment is already a big hit with the kids. “They love it,” said South View Principal Dr. Casey Smitherman. “Our kids are so excited to come out here every day and play on this. They love the spinning chair thing, and that there…

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Muncie is proud to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the John Jay Center for Learning on Friday, September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The celebration marks a new chapter for the region, as Jay County officially joins Ivy Tech’s Muncie service area—expanding access to higher education, workforce training, and opportunities for students and employers. “This is more than a ribbon cutting,” said Jeff Scott, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Muncie. “It’s about creating pathways, expanding access, and celebrating the partnerships that empower our students to thrive.” The event will bring…

By Megan Minnich— MUNCIE, IN—Woof Boom Radio is pleased to announce the winners for the 11th Annual Morry Mannies Woof Boom Radio Scholarship. We want to congratulate each of the nominees for their achievements this season and overall career as student-athletes. Woof Boom Radio funds a scholarship program for athletes from the schools we cover yearly, be it through WMUN “The Talk of Muncie” or Oldies 101.1 WHBU.  Athletic Directors from these schools send their nominations, and an independent committee selects the winners based on leadership in sports and the classroom. Jacklynn Hosier, Alexandria-Monroe High School, has been awarded this…

By Ball State Athletics— MUNCIE, IN— Ball State University and Ball State Athletics have announced an agreement with First Serve Sports Management to operate the north Muncie indoor recreational facility formerly operated as the Northwest YMCA. The venue was sold last October and purchased by the University in order to retain the home of Ball State’s men’s and women’s tennis teams. The University and athletics department have entered into a third-party agreement with First Serve to manage the facility, in what is intended to become a fully renovated racquet sports facility that will serve not just Ball State but the…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN—Art historian and philanthropist David T. Owsley, HHD ‘05—heir to the Ball-Mason canning jar company and a longtime supporter of Ball State University and the Dallas Museum of Art—died in New York City on Aug. 23, 2025, at age 96. Born in Dallas, Texas, on Aug. 20, 1929, Mr. Owsley was the son of Lucina (Lucy) Ball Owsley, daughter of Elizabeth Brady Ball and Frank C. Ball, president of the Ball Brothers Glass Manufacturing Company (later Ball Corporation) in Muncie, Ind. His father, Texas lawyer and World War I veteran Alvin M. Owsley, served as…

By Lesley DeVoss— NEW CASTLE, IN – Ivy Tech Community College Muncie is proud to announce the launch of a new partnership with Head Start at the Henry County campus. This collaboration expands access to early childhood education while providing families with high-quality care conveniently located on campus. “Throughout my time at Ivy Tech, I have witnessed the College’s unwavering commitment to serving our communities. The partnership with Head Start is a strong example of how we respond to community needs with thoughtful, solution-oriented collaboration. It is an honor to support initiatives that strengthen both our students and the families…

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN— Ball State University is welcoming to campus a guest lecturer who is a recognized community leader and national speaker on the role of the arts in civic life. The upcoming Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy—in partnership with the Center for Economic and Civic Learning’s 2025 Conference on Civic Studies and Democracy at Ball State—features Michael Greer, president and CEO of ArtsFund Seattle, Washington State’s largest independent, unrestricted arts and culture funder. Beyond Washington State, Mr. Greer contributes to national and international conversations on the role of creativity in shaping more…

By Ball State Athletics— CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced today the presentation of the Dr. Carol A. Cartwright Award to Ball State University for its program excellence in academics, athletics, and citizenship during the 2024-25 school year. This marks the first time in program history that the Cardinals have earned this prestigious honor. “The Cartwright Award recognizes the overall excellence of a member institution’s athletics department,” said Mid-American Conference Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher. “It provides us with an opportunity to celebrate exceptional achievements in academics, athletic performance, and community engagement. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ball…