Academic Support Services

ORCiD 101: The ORCID ID and Research Record Webinar
May 27, 2026
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Ball State's membership with ORCiD allows for integrations between ORCiD and BSU's employee and student systems. This webinar will walk users through getting …Read article.
Thesis Research: Getting Started
May 26, 2026
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This workshop is packed with essential information about the research process to help you get started with your thesis project. Learn about research tools and …Read article.
Update on CUR Institutional Membership
May 21, 2026
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The Office of Research will discontinue its institutioal CUR membership effective June 30, 2026.Read article.
Important Notice: CayuseSP Modernization
May 11, 2026
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SPA will roll out an updated version of CayuseSP on July 1, streamlining the software between Cayuse Sponsored Projects and Cayuse Human Ethics, along with …Read article.
Aspire Faculty Funding Opportunities
May 11, 2026
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There are various internal grant programs are available for faculty to utilize!Read article.
Update on CUR Institutional Membership
May 07, 2026
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The Office of Research will discontinue its institutional CUR membership effective June 30, 2026.Read article.
Campus-Wide Access to Inside Higher Ed Now Available
May 06, 2026
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We are pleased to share that Ball State University Libraries will provide campus-wide access to Inside Higher Ed. Inside Higher Ed recently discontinued free …Read article.
New Way to Document Mentored Undergraduate Research for Faculty and Students!
April 28, 2026
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URCA 290 is a zero-credit course that offers a simple, standardized way to formally recognize mentored undergraduate research and creative work on student …Read article.
Self-Checkout Kiosk Now Available at Bracken Library!
April 16, 2026
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Your next great discovery at Bracken Library just got a lot faster. We’re thrilled to unveil our brand-new self-checkout kiosk, designed to get you from the …Read article.
Life After Ball State: A Financial Wellness Workshop
April 13, 2026
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Join us in North Quad 160 on April 14 from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. for Life After Ball State: A Financial Wellness Workshop.Read article.