Author: Caitlen Ramey

Michael Brouder: From TCOM Graduate Student to WTHR President

January 28, 2021 by Caitlen Ramey

‘16 Telecommunications alumnus Michael Brouder decided to head back to school after being in the business for over 20 years. Going back to school to earn his Master’s degree with a full time job was challenging but fast forward to 2020, he is the President and General Manager of WTHR in Indianapolis. We sat down […]

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Casey Terbrack: From Communication Studies Grad to Project Manager

December 21, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

Casey Terbrack is a 2017 graduate of the Communication Studies department and currently works as a Project Manager for Walker Information, a customer experience consulting firm in Indianapolis. We sat down with Casey to discuss how Ball State equipped her with the skills she needed to succeed, and what happened after CCIM. Writer: Caitlen […]

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Demie Johnson: From Newslink to WISH-TV Daybreak Reporter

December 9, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

‘17 Journalism alumna Demie Johnson knew that being part of the news was her life path. As a member of NewsLink Indiana, she began her journey as news anchor while being a student at Ball State University. She has always lived for news, and knew it was what she wanted to do in the future. She […]

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Melissa Watson: From Producer to News Director

November 25, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

Melissa Watson, better known as “Mel” is a 1988 alumna of the Telecommunications Department. She has worked in news since she has graduated and is currently the News Director for 13 ABC Action News in Toledo, Ohio. We sat down as she retold her college days and what happened after CCIM. Writer: Caitlen […]

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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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Chris Bavender: From Journalism Major to FBI Public Affairs Officer

October 14, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

‘88 Journalism alumna Chris Bavender started her Ball State journey with dreams of becoming a doctor. After her freshman year and a change in major, she pivoted into journalism. She now works as the FBI Public Affairs Officer of the Indianapolis Division. We sat down with her to discuss how her time at Ball State […]

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Kelly Dickey and Matt McKinney: From Student Media to Professional Storytellers

September 30, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

Journalism alumni Kelly Dickey ‘13 and Matt McKinney ‘15 were involved in student media from day one. From telling stories on the basketball court to copyediting, they really made a name for themselves in the newsroom. Fast forward to 2020, the friends became a couple and now work in the Indianapolis area as professional storytellers. […]

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Brittney Ermon: From NewsLink to NBC 15 Madison

September 9, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

Alumna Brittney Ermon has been a passionate journalist since her first day at Ball State. From NewsLink and the Daily News to Connections Live and WCRD, Ermon was involved in various student media organizations that led her to pursue her passions on television as a bilingual reporter for WMTV NBC 15 in Madison, Wisconsin. We […]

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Dwight Smith: From Soap Opera Intern to Innovative Executive Producer

August 26, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

1987 Telecommunications alumnus Dwight Smith started his career as an aspiring soap opera writer and scored an internship at “General Hospital”. He always knew that he wanted to be in television but his focus has shifted from soap operas and sitcoms to reality television as his career went on. Today, he is the Co-President and […]

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Grace Hollars: From BSU at the Games to IndyStar

May 13, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

Grace Hollars is a ’19 Photojournalism graduate. While at Ball State, Hollars learned to live outside of her comfort zone and because of that, she was able to travel to two Olympic Games as a student photojournalist. Today, she works at IndyStar and USA Today as a visual journalist and sports photographer. We sat down […]

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