Neither the school nor Theta Chi's national organization, headquartered in Carmel, have given a specific reason for its closing.

One will be used to complete an archaeological survey of about 80 acres around historic homestead sites within Versailles State Park that may expand what's known about early statehood.

The suit argued that Ball State's student activity fee policy favored 12 groups and disfavored alternative viewpoints offered by organizations like Students for Life.

The Muncie school has seen an above-average class size for the past eight years, but its retention rate has dipped after the three largest classes in recent years.

The program's directors say the new certificate program is tailored exclusively for Indiana election needs. It will take in a new group of students every six months.

Ball State University trustees now say the school will remove John Schnatter's name from a business program on campus.

An online petition has been started asking trustees to reverse the decision and remove Schnatter's name from the university's John H. Schnatter Institute for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise.

Ball State University's trustees chairman said Friday it accepted John Schnatter's apology and will continue its support of the John H. Schnatter Institute for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise.

For students applying to Ball State University for the fall of 2019 and beyond, submitting scores from the SAT or ACT will be optional.

Muncie residents heard passionate answers from hopeful applicants for the future Ball State University-appointed Muncie Community Schools board Tuesday night.