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Meet our Faculty: Kate Elliott

November 23, 2020 by CCIM

Meet Kate Elliott, lecturer of Journalism and the coordinator for the Department of Journalism’s Magazine Media concentration. She also serves as the chair to CCIM’s Engagement task force and as faculty fellow to the Muncie Community Schools-Ball State Academic Innovation Council. Inside and outside of her department, Kate is the epitome of commitment. In this […]

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Stories of Gratitude from CCIM Parents

November 23, 2020 by Any Ung

Every now and then, we receive messages of gratitude from parents. While those messages always warm our hearts, they have a stronger resonance in 2020 because they demonstrate that the hard work we put in not only has a deep impact on our students, it also grants their families peace of mind. As Thanksgiving is […]

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Good News November

November 19, 2020 by Logan Wood

Hello everyone and welcome to our monthly “Good News” outlet. Let’s dive into what November had in store for us! To start things off, we would like to recognize TCOM as the winner of our 2020 pumpkin competition. The video they created (below) should bring a smile on your face. We also want to give […]

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Reba Chenoweth: From Digital Storytelling grad to News Emmy Award Winner

November 11, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

‘11 Telecommunication alumna Reba Chenoweth began her journey at Ball State after finishing her undergrad at Butler University. Her time in the Digital Storytelling Master’s Program equipped her with more experience before heading into the workforce. She now works as an Executive Producer at Fox 45 News in Dayton, Ohio where she won an Emmy for […]

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Betsy Mills: From Rhetoric Student to Communication Studies Faculty

October 29, 2020 by Ruth Brungard

Betsy Mills is a ’08 and ’10 Ball State alumna with a passion for rhetoric and political sciences. Right after graduating with her Master’s degree in Communication Studies, she joined the Pennsylvania State University as a lecturer of communications arts and sciences, a position she still holds to this date. Betsy is also an elected […]

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Meet our Faculty: Kathy Denker

October 27, 2020 by CCIM

Meet Dr. Kathy Denker, Associate Professor of Communication Studies who just got elected second VP of the Central States Communication Association. Dr. Denker holds a PhD from the University of Missouri and has been with Ball State since 2009. In this interview, she shares her story and perspectives as an educator, researcher and communication leader. […]

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Good News October

October 27, 2020 by Any Ung

Hello everyone and welcome to our monthly “Good News” outlet. Students & Alumni CCIM students earned 14 nominations for ACP Pacemaker Awards. Many of them were named 2020 Pacemaker Award winners. View the nominated work here. The Hoosier State Press Association and Ball State Student Media are teaming up to help HSPA members provide more […]

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‘How It Started Vs. How It’s Going’: 10 CCIM Stories Behind the Meme

October 26, 2020 by Any Ung

This month, a new meme flourished on social media. One that puts two pictures side by side with variations of the following caption, “Where It Started Vs. How It’s Going.” The first picture is meant to give a glimpse into its authors’ humble beginnings. In contrast, the ‘after’ shot shows what their current reality looks […]

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Ball State Tabs Former Collegiate Star to Oversee Esports Program

October 20, 2020 by CCIM

MUNCIE, Indiana – Ball State University has hired Dan Marino as director of its new Esports program. Marino begins his duties October 27. He comes to Ball State after spending the last year at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, where he developed and launched the collegiate program and served as head […]

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CCIM Students Earn 14 nominations for Pacemaker Awards

October 19, 2020 by Any Ung

Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) announced the students nominated for their 2020 Pacemaker Awards, last week. CCIM students scooped up an impressive 14 nominations. “It is hard to adequately capture what earning a Pacemaker nomination means,” shares Lisa Renze-Rhodes, Director of the Unified Media Lab at Ball State. “When you consider the number of student media […]

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