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Two small children and one Ball State student put their hands in a tub with soil and worms.

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]rom the time she was a little child, Paige Misner had a big dream. She wanted to teach. In middle school, she became slightly scared off by downbeat comments some teachers shared about their profession. But the Fort Wayne resident didn’t remain discouraged long. After a transformative high school internship helping low-income children in a […]

Students in Lawrence Judge’s coaching education classes learn from a man who’s helped top athletes at the pinnacles of their careers. He tells students that the medal-winning Olympic and Paralympic athletes he’s coached have “cracked the code … giving attention to every detail, leaving nothing to chance and having 100 percent commitment.” The same might […]

Ball State University president Geoff Mearns poses for a photo in front of the David Owsley Museum of Art

As Ball State University’s 17th president, Geoff Mearns sets the course for our next 100 years.

A photo of Betsy Opyt

Betsy Opyt, dietitian turned entrepreneur, is partnering with Ball State students to design healthy recipes for her company.

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.

Dustin Gilmer points to a location on a large map hanging on his office wall.

An Indianapolis native, Dustin Gilmer finds a meaningful career working for the city’s Office of Disability Affairs.

A photo of Ben Yoder

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