Jim Davis is seen leading a lecture at Ball State in October 2016 in Sursa Hall.

The artist behind the iconic comic strip and merchandising empire, who began teaching at the School of Art in the fall, will speak at 7 p.m. in Sursa Hall.

Housing and Residence Life employee Darcia Ash cleans a show kitchen using a chemical-free cleaning agent.

The cleaning solution used in all 10 residence halls reduces costs by more than $100,000 a year and is kinder to employees and the environment.

Freshman Kate Avila celebrates a play with her teammates on the Ball State women’s volleyball team.

Kate Avila learned from Hall of Fame coach Don Shondell and her father, who also played at Ball State, before emerging as a dynamo on defense.

Ball State junior Elizabeth Wyman works with telecommunications instructor Terry Heifetz and journalism instructor Juli Metzger on the project, titled “Unmasked: The Stigma of Meth.”

Journalism and telecommunications students produce a magazine, documentary and website that spotlight glimmers of hope in Delaware County.

Exterior shot of Worthen Arena.

The iconic campus landmark, whose 25th anniversary will be celebrated Jan. 28, has provided the Ball State and Muncie communities with countless memories.

Portrait of Jamaal Bell

[dropcap]J[/dropcap]amaal Bell is a powerful visual storyteller. He has an eye for detail, a good sense of aesthetics and the talent to use a camera to tie those together. His mission, though, isn’t only to produce a great documentary but to spur conversations about race, bring people together and create positive change. He used those […]

Collage of three photos: Sonya Hill-Outlaw and Bruce Outlaw; Jean Ann Harcourt and Joe Harcourt; and Dan Wasson Sr. with his sons Bob and Danny.

Three families with Ball State roots share how to sustain family business traditions, extend to the next generation and succeed in the 21st century.