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  • Looking at the Top 100 sign through a person's phone camera

    Seventeen CCIM students named among 2024 Ball State Top 100
    February 28, 2024 by

    Presented by the Ball State University Foundation, the Top 100 Student awards recognize 100 outstanding undergraduates at Ball State who represent Beneficence both in and out of the classroom. Applications were reviewed and scored by a group of Ball State alumni based on academic excellence, campus leadership, and community impact. This year, 17 students were […]

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  • BALL STATE UNIVERSITY STAFF CCIM SPOTLIGHT Luke Jones POP OF CULTURE PRODUCER INDIANA PUBLIC RADIO

    Staff Spotlight: Luke Jones
    January 31, 2024 by

    Luke Jones, a 2017 Department of Media graduate from Ball State University, is back as a part-time Producer for “Pop of Culture” at Indiana Public Radio. Jones said he has enjoyed being back on campus and seeing all the friendly faces that helped shape him and his skillset throughout his journey. “Pop of Culture” will […]

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  • Adonnika "Donnie" West

    Student Spotlight: Adonnika West  
    December 4, 2023 by

    Meet Adonnika West, a passionate Ball State senior majoring in interpersonal communication in the Department of Communication Studies. She is also double minoring in sociology and women and gender studies. Throughout her time at Ball State, she has been involved both in and out of the classroom with immersive learning projects and organizations like the […]

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  • Photo of Scarlett Hester and text. Text reads: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY CCIM SPOTLIGHT Scarlett Hester ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

    Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Scarlett Hester
    October 31, 2023 by

    Meet Dr. Scarlett Hester, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies and CCIM alumna with a passion for inspiring students and researching her interests in Korean diaspora and how aspects of identity present themselves in professional sports culture. What brought you to Ball State?  I’m very excited to be at Ball State. I […]

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  • John Nicholas' headshot is pictured on the right side of the image. On the left side, the text reads " BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, CCIM SPOTLIGHT, John Nicholas, DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES

    Faculty Spotlight: John Nicholas
    September 25, 2023 by

    Meet John Nicholas, the director of the Center for Information and Communication Sciences. He is a passionate teacher, advocate, and learner who CCIM is excited to have here at Ball State University. His primary interests of study include cybersecurity, computer information systems, and engineering. In his role as director, Nicholas will be playing an important […]

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  • two people shaking hands on a stage

    Meet the 2026 Top 100 Students from CCIM
    March 24, 2026 by

    Nine students from the College of Communication, Information, and Media were recognized by the Ball State University Foundation’s annual Top 100 Student Awards. This award honors outstanding undergraduate students who represent Beneficence both in and out of the classroom with academic excellence, campus leadership, and community impact. On March 21, these students who go above […]

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  • The outside of the David Letterman Communication and Media Building.

    CCIM Awards and Accomplishments
    January 30, 2026 by

    This information was collected for the January 2026 edition of the CCIM (Some)TIMES. Read the newsletter via email and/or Canvas Community!  Over these past few months CCIM has been busy with energy, innovation, and creativity! Opportunities brought students, faculty, and professionals together.   Now that 2026 has begun, we want to take some time to reflect on a few of the wonderful things […]

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  • The Agency at Cardinal Media and Miller College of Business partner to expand sales, opportunities for hands-on student experiences
    October 27, 2025 by

    CCIM’s student-led media sales and strategic communications agency, The Agency at Cardinal Media, is partnering with a class in the Miller College of Business to expand their annual Cardinal Coupon Book. With 7,500 copies distributed to Ball State faculty, staff, and students as well as summer campus visitors, the coupon book allows local businesses to […]

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  • Susan Walsh holding a camera. Photo Provided.

    Ball State NPPA brings speaker, Women Photojournalists of Washington exhibition to campus
    October 22, 2025 by

    Since Oct. 6, the second-floor hallways of the Art and Journalism Building have been lined with images depicting powerful visual stories created by student and professional photographers. These award-winning images are part of the Women Photojournalists of Washington’s (WPOWs) Annual Photography and Multimedia Exhibition, which debuts in Washington, D.C., and then goes on tour across […]

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  • Horizontal Photo of CCIM Dean Kristen McCauliff shaking the hand of student Amelia Harker at the Dean's List 2025.

    2025 CCIM Dean’s List Ceremony
    September 16, 2025 by

    On Sept. 13, the College of Communication, Information, and Media came together to honor academic excellence throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. Congratulations to all of this year’s Dean’s list honorees! COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA  SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION Photos by Keith Rinker (Department of Media, ’23 […]

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  • Eldred Coleman-Jones

    Faculty Spotlight: Eldred Coleman-Jones
    September 15, 2025 by

    Meet Eldred Coleman-Jones, the newest Undergraduate Academic Advisor in CCIM’s School of Journalism and Strategic Communication (SJSC)!   Coleman-Jones, also known as Ms. Cookie, is a Ball State ’93 alumna who completed her undergraduate degree in the Department of Political Science and the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Now, she is settling happily into […]

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  • 2025 CCIM Faculty and Staff Award Winners

    2025 CCIM Faculty Awards
    August 27, 2025 by

    On Friday, Aug. 15, just before the Fall 2025 semester began, faculty and staff gathered for the Fall Opening Convocation and departmental meetings.  During the convocation, President Geoffrey Mearns and Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Anand Marri presented the annual University Faculty Awards, two of which went to faculty from CCIM: Dr. Katherine Denker and Dr. Faisal […]

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  • Ball State Foundation Top 100 Students

    Meet this year’s Top 100 Students from CCIM
    March 13, 2025 by

    Twelve students from the College of Communication, Information, and Media were recognized by the Ball State University Foundation’s annual Top 100 Student Awards. These awards recognize outstanding undergraduate students who represent Beneficence both in and out of the classroom and excel in academic excellence, campus leadership, and community impact. On March 22, these students who […]

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  • Fall 2024 Ball State Esports Season Recap 
    February 6, 2025 by

    The Fall 2024 Esports season was marked by numerous achievements and victories, including an undefeated run in Rocket League. The teams earned multiple awards, repeatedly placed in their matches, and earned prestigious recognition, including nominations for Scholastic Esports Awards.   On Jan. 13, the Scholastic Esports Awards Ceremony was held at Ohio State University. Ball State […]

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