Ball State University
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| Name | Ball State University |
| Established | 1918 |
| Type | Public |
| Location | Muncie, Indiana, United States |
Ball State University is a public research university located in Muncie, Indiana, and is classified among Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university was founded in 1918 by the Ball brothers, Frank C. Ball, George A. Ball, Edmund B. Ball, and William C. Ball, and has since grown to become one of the largest universities in the state of Indiana, with a strong focus on Indiana University, Purdue University, and University of Notre Dame. The university has a long history of academic excellence, with notable programs in Journalism, Telecommunications, and Architecture, and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and Princeton Review.
● History
The history of the university dates back to 1918, when the Ball brothers founded the Indiana State Normal School to train teachers for the state's public schools, with the help of Indiana General Assembly and Muncie Community Schools. Over the years, the university has undergone several name changes, becoming Ball State Teachers College in 1929, and finally Ball State University in 1965, with the support of Indiana State Legislature and American Council on Education. The university has a strong connection to the Muncie Community, and has been involved in various projects and initiatives, including the Muncie Downtown Development and the Delaware County Economic Development Alliance, in partnership with Indiana Economic Development Corporation and National Association of Counties.
● Academics
The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including Business Administration, Engineering, Nursing, and Fine Arts, with a strong focus on Interdisciplinary research and Community engagement, in collaboration with National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and American Association for the Advancement of Science. The university is composed of several colleges, including the College of Fine Arts, College of Sciences and Humanities, and College of Health, which offer programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, as well as Indiana University School of Medicine and Purdue University College of Pharmacy. The university is also home to the Center for Business and Economic Research, which provides research and analysis on Economic development and Policy issues, in partnership with Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and U.S. Department of Commerce.
● Campus
The university's campus is located in Muncie, Indiana, and covers an area of over 1,100 acres, with a mix of modern and historic buildings, including the Pruis Hall, North Quadrangle Building, and Emens Auditorium, which host events and performances, such as the Muncie Symphony Orchestra and Indiana Public Radio. The campus is also home to the David Owsley Museum of Art, which features a collection of over 11,000 works of art, including pieces by Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, and Vincent van Gogh, as well as Minneapolis Institute of Art and Art Institute of Chicago. The university has a strong commitment to Sustainability and Environmental stewardship, with initiatives such as the Geothermal energy system and the Campus recycling program, in partnership with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
● Student Life
The university offers a wide range of student organizations and activities, including Fraternities and sororities, Student government, and Cultural organizations, such as the African Student Association, Asian American Student Association, and Latin American Student Organization, which promote Diversity and inclusion and Community engagement, in collaboration with National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and American College Personnel Association. The university also has a strong focus on Student wellness and Mental health, with resources such as the Counseling Center and the Health Center, which provide support and services, such as Counseling services and Health education, in partnership with American Psychological Association and National Alliance on Mental Illness.
● Athletics
The university's athletic teams, known as the Ball State Cardinals, compete in the Mid-American Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association, with teams in Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Volleyball, and have won several championships, including the MAC Championship and the NCAA Tournament, with notable athletes such as Bonzi Wells and Theron Smith, who have gone on to play in the National Basketball Association and National Football League. The university's athletic facilities include the Scheumann Stadium, Worthen Arena, and Ball Diamond, which host events and games, such as the Muncie Marathon and Indiana High School Athletic Association.
● Notable Alumni
The university has a long list of notable alumni, including David Letterman, John Schnatter, and Angela Ahrendts, who have gone on to achieve success in fields such as Entertainment, Business, and Politics, with connections to CBS, Papa John's, and Apple Inc., as well as Harvard University, Stanford University, and University of Oxford. Other notable alumni include Jim Davis, Garin Veris, and Holly Dunn, who have made significant contributions to fields such as Cartooning, Music, and Art, with recognition from Pulitzer Prize, Grammy Award, and National Endowment for the Arts. The university's alumni network is strong, with over 190,000 living alumni, including Indiana Governor, U.S. Senator, and CEO of Fortune 500 companies, such as Eli Lilly and Company and Cummins Inc..