MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State University has been announced has a member of the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative that was established by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in collaboration with the Nobel Peace Center.

Ball State has been recognized for its commitment to advancing the study of peace.  During the 59th Annual NCHC Conference on Nov. 1, Dr. Robin Blom, a Ball State Professor in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, formally accepted this recognition on behalf of the University.

“This recognition represents something more than the Honors College’s relationship with the Nobel Peace Center,” said Dr. James Buss, dean of Ball State’s Honors College. “As a Partner in Peace, all students and faculty at Ball State will benefit from opportunities to engage with our international partners and the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. Dr. Robin Blom has been instrumental in developing coursework and programming to advance the study of global peace in the Honors College, but we hope that this new designation for Ball State encourages more faculty, staff, and students to explore the study of peace in the 21st century.”

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