Ball State use of eminent domain spotlights rare but potent tool of state universities
Earlier this month, Ball State University’s board of trustees authorized the use of eminent domain – the power of the state to seize private property without the owner’s consent so long as the owner is compensated – to take a piece of property on which it plans to construct a hotel, conference center, restaurants, and dormitory for hospitality students.
Kiley, Kevin. Inide Higher Education 19 September 2012.