Month: February 2022

West View Elementary Supports CCIM at Deans’ Shootout

February 25, 2022 by kateelliott

Dean Turner and Kwesi Rogers stepped up to the free-throw line at Worthen Arena on Tuesday, February 15, to compete in the sixth annual Cardinal Deans’ Shootout during halftime of the Ball State-Northern Illinois men’s basketball game. * * * On the sidelines, 13 girls from West View Elementary — wearing CCIM T-shirts — chanted […]

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Good News February

February 25, 2022 by Brea R Cunningham

Hello everyone and welcome to our monthly Good News outlet. February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s filled with so many special holidays and events like Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, and Lunar New Year. February is also Black History Month, a time to recognize and honor all of the triumphs and […]

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Ball State Speech Team Takes Home 12th Consecutive State Championship

February 24, 2022 by CCIM

Ball State University is the first Speech Team in the state of Indiana to win 12 consecutive team championships, surpassing Indiana University’s eight-year streak from 1992 to 1999. To date, BSU has won 22 team titles, more than any other school. The annual Indiana Forensic Association (IFA) tournament, held virtually, was comprised of almost 100 […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Ekwerike

February 23, 2022 by Ameliah Kolp

Meet Rachel Ekwerike ’21, a recent Department of Media graduate. In this blog, Rachel shares how Ball State prepared her for the professional world and the exciting plans she has for the future. * * * Can you describe your journey prior to Ball State University? In late middle school, I got my first experience […]

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Deans’ Shootout – CCIM Student POV

February 22, 2022 by Brea R Cunningham

Kwesi Rogers joined Dean Turner in the 2022 Deans’ Shootout. *** The sixth edition of the Cardinal Deans’ Shootout took place at halftime of the Ball State-Northern Illinois men’s basketball game on Tuesday, February 15th. Dean Paaige Turner and Department of Media, senior Kwesi Rogers were a force to be reckoned with during the timed free […]

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Cardinal Control Room: COVID and the Media Industry

February 21, 2022 by CCIM

The Department of Media Alumni Society has produced its first episode of Cardinal Control Room: Conversations with Ball State Media Alumni. In this first episode, alumni discuss how COVID affected their work and how those changes might continue to affect the industry. * * * * * * This episode’s panelists include: Derek Hammer (BA […]

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Student Spotlight: Jaylyn Graham

February 20, 2022 by Ameliah Kolp

Meet Jaylyn Graham ’22, a graduate student majoring in Information and Communication Science & Emerging Media and Design. In this blog, Jaylyn shares how his passions have created a multitude of opportunities for his future, how they’ve driven his success, and have ultimately led him to be the person he is today. * * * […]

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Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Ball State University Announce Esports Partnership and New Scholarships

February 10, 2022 by Brea R Cunningham

Ball State University and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced a partnership that will provide unique and meaningful opportunities for students engaged in Ball State’s esports program. *** Among the key aspects of the partnership is the establishment of the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Scholarship, which will provide a $5,000 scholarship to two members of […]

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