Quick facts about Louis E. Ingelhart, the 1972 Carl Towley Award winner:
- In 1953 he joined the Ball State University Journalism Department where he chaired the department, developed degree programs and advised the student media.
- Became known as the Father of BSU journalism.
- Published six books relating to the First Amendment and student journalism.
- In 1981 he helped form the Student Press Law Center.
- In 1980 the Louis E. Ingelhart First Amendment Award established. He is awarded the winner in 1983.
- The Louis E. Ingelhart Scholars program provides high school students scholarships and participates in an immersive journalism project.