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Senior sing We Fly

[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast Fall, Ball State University empowered three cabaret students — Frank Zabilka, Gabe Ford-Dunker, and Reagan Pender — to write lyrics for a new anthem, “We Fly.” “I get chills when I hear the anthem,” said President Geoffrey S. Mearns . “It beautifully captures the mission, aspirations, and values of the Ball State community — our faculty, staff, students, […]

A photo of the exterior of Schmidt Wilson residence hall.

Newly renovated residence hall is a $40 million facility that will be a living-learning community for students in the arts.

A photo of Ben Yoder

Ben Yoder’s forte as an educator is leading middle school orchestras.

Andy Catron stands outside theater with lights and name of the Broadway musical "Aladdin."

Theater alumnus credits passion and college experiences to his success in a career as a lighting technician for some of Broadway’s biggest musicals.

School of Music orchestra and choir members are seen rehearsing.

The Feb. 26 performance at the 1,600-seat concert hall will feature the school’s orchestra and wind ensemble and more than 200 choir singers.

A portrait of theater professor Karen Kessler.

Karen Kessler creates a safe, collaborative area to lead her actors through comedies, musicals and plays that can be emotionally difficult.

Jim Davis and School of Art Dean Arne Flaten walk through Paws, Inc., in Albany, Indiana.

The 1967 alumnus and creator of one of the world’s most beloved comic strips will teach two graduate-level courses and present two lectures this year.