Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2018. Begun in 1918 as the Eastern Division of the Indiana State Normal School, Ball State remained a branch campus of Indiana State until 1929 when it became Ball State Teachers College, Indianaa s fourth public institution of higher education. In 1965, the teachers college became Ball State University. Throughout its history, Ball Statea s distinguishing characteristic has been the positive interactions between students, faculty, and members of the community. This book will show how these interactions have worked out at Ball State: in the classroom; on the athletic field; in social organizations, such as student government; fraternities, sororities, and clubs; and throughout the region. The book will also show how the members of the Ball family have played a major role in the growth and development of the university.