Exercise science associate professor Henry Wang at the School of Kinesiology stands is seen working with a graduate student to test the stride length of women in the military carrying a heavy backpack.

The college combines six schools and departments to better prepare students for work in Indiana’s surging health care sector.

Ball State architecture Professor Timothy Gray is seen inside a mobile greenhouse.

An architecture professor and 17 students undertake the project to extend the growing season of a sustainable 1-acre plot in Indianapolis.

Urban planning majors Nate Robert-Eze (left) and Josh Sims are seen selling merchandise from their fashion label, 2eze.

Juniors Josh Sims and Nate Robert-Eze promote a theme of unity and learn about entrepreneurship after launching 2eze Apparel.

Hunter Crews, a historic preservation graduate student in the College of Architecture and Planning, takes part in the rehab of a house in Muncie's Thomas Park/Avondale neighborhood.

The Muncie housing nonprofit ecoREHAB offers architecture students hands-on experience and a chance to renew neighborhoods and help low-income residents.

Chemistry Professor Scott Pattison works out a problem on a chalkboard.

Students and colleagues praise the 2016 Outstanding Teaching Award winner for his ability to convey complex ideas and relate them to everyday life.

A portrait of graduate student Jes Wade, who helped start Cardinal Kitchen.

Cardinal Kitchen, which has helped more than 350 students during 1,000-plus visits since opening in January 2015, aims to expand awareness and its space.

Ball State Recreation Services employees Jessica Allardt, Ben Peak and Jason Tucker take part in the On the Road With the Cardinals wellness challenge.

On the Road with the Cardinals enters its second year, as 90 teams each walk up to 5,366,000 steps — the distance to Ball State’s away football games.