[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he second annual Chirpies honored Ball State student-athletes for their feats in competition, the classroom and the community. The 90-minute spring event at Emens Auditorium — which featured a guest appearance by former campus football star Willie Snead, now a wide receiver with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints — included entertainment by the Hunter Smith Band, was produced […]
Indy 500 Driver’s Son Tears It Up in Class, on the Track
Ball State junior Michael Goodyear, son of two-time Indy 500 driver Scott Goodyear, is preparing for a future in business and racing in equal measure.
Award-Winning Campus Dietitian Steps Up to the Plate
Amanda Kruse navigates food allergies and dietary restrictions as she promotes good eating at more than a dozen Ball State dining locations.
Student-Athletes Celebrated at 2nd Annual Chirpies
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he second annual Chirpies honored Ball State student-athletes for their feats in competition, the classroom and the community. The 90-minute spring event at Emens Auditorium — which featured a guest appearance by former campus football star Willie Snead, now a wide receiver with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints — included entertainment by the Hunter Smith Band, was produced […]
Alumna Hopes First Novel Gives Readers a ‘Me, Too’ Moment
Katrina Anne Willis, an essayist and award-winning blogger, had her first novel published this spring. “Parting Gifts” is about family struggle from the view of three adult sisters.
Volleyball Coach Shondell’s Retirement Ends Era at Ball State
Steve Shondell, who followed his dad into volleyball coaching, led the Ball State women’s team for six seasons and the Burris girls team for more than 30.
Video: TCOM Seniors Bring Piano Competition to Life in Documentary
Go behind the scenes with Ball State telecommunications majors Mikaela Maranhas, Joe Trinite and Jared Sullivan, as they talk about their documentary on last fall’s preliminary round of the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition at Ball State. Watch their 21-minute documentary at https://youtu.be/QOme_CPxhrE .
Starting This Fall: A Music Program in the Key of Life
Mihoko Watanabe helps designs a program starting this fall that stresses skills such as grant-writing and pitching proposals to nonprofits.