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Entries by Gail Werner
African American Studies Minor Returns to Ball State
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]imon Balto joined Ball State’s history department in 2015 with a mission in mind: to bring back the university’s African American Studies minor. “We’re a growing institution with an increasing number of minority students,” Balto said of Ball State, “and because we live in an increasingly diverse world, employers want students who can think in a broader […]
Ball State Unveils Newest Renovated Residence Hall
Newly renovated residence hall is a $40 million facility that will be a living-learning community for students in the arts.
Keeping Indy Accessible
An Indianapolis native, Dustin Gilmer finds a meaningful career working for the city’s Office of Disability Affairs.
In Tune With His Students
Ben Yoder’s forte as an educator is leading middle school orchestras.
A Community-Focused Career Tests Alumna Sara McInerney’s Will to Lead
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ara McInerney can’t feel her toes. The community engagement specialist for Finish Line Youth Foundation has gone numb after six hours in a cold, hard rain while leading hundreds of volunteers building a playground on Indianapolis’ east side. “I’d been worried all week, having people come up to me saying, ‘You know it’s gonna rain […]
Producing a Successful TV Career, One Reality Hit At a Time
Telecommunications alumnus Dwight Smith shares successes in the entertainment industry, producing well-known reality TV shows in Hollywood.