CCIM Digest

News and stories from the College of Communication, Information, and Media

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  • Student Spotlight: Hannah McIlree
    April 21, 2022 by

    Meet Hannah Mcllree ’22, a senior majoring in Journalism and Media (News) with a minor in Sports Studies. In this blog, Hannah shares how her passion for journalism led her to achieve her dreams and overcome obstacles.  * * * Can you describe your journey prior to Ball State University? In high school, I wasn’t […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight: Katie Harmon
    April 19, 2022 by

    Meet Katie Harmon, a Ball State alumna, and former telecommunications major. She is currently a self-employed video producer and owner of HawkDigital. In this blog, Katie shares everything from how Ball State has shaped her personal life to her career growth since graduation. *** What kind of student were you at Ball State? Work hard, […]

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  • A Conversation with Rachel Lindsay
    March 28, 2022 by

    My name is Imani Butts and I am a junior Journalism and Media major at CCIM. I had a wonderful opportunity to be the moderator for Excellence in Leadership Spring 2022 Speaker Series, with guest speaker Rachel Lindsey. Rachel Lindsay is an attorney, media host, and podcaster, best known for her groundbreaking turn as the […]

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  • Cardinal Control Room: COVID and the Media Industry
    February 21, 2022 by

    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: Shelby Sowders
    January 24, 2022 by

    Meet Shelby Sowders ’25, a freshman double majoring in advertising and public relations who just joined the CCIM’s Dean’s office team. In this blog, Shelby shares everything from what led her to Ball State and the College of Communication, Information, and Media to her hobbies and interests. * * * Can you describe your journey […]

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  • Ball State Esports and Daleville Community Schools Announce Partnership
    January 12, 2022 by

    Ball State University and Daleville Community Schools have announced a unique partnership. Now, esport student-athletes from both institutions will work together to form a meaningful educational and extracurricular experience.  *** Esports Partnership As part of this one-year agreement, Ball State will host students from Daleville Jr.-Sr. High School at its new Esports Center, which is located […]

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  • Fourth Annual Ball State University Communication Research Conference
    November 2, 2021 by

    9:30-10:45am – Negotiating Relationships, Heteronormativity, and Beyond – Link Panel Chair: Peyton Bonine Panel Respondent: Dr. Carrie Shue Lennon Cummings, Ball State University Elizabeth Hosty, Marian University Erica Brinkley, Ball State University Makenna McLeod, Ball State University Claudia Metzger, Ball State University 9:30-10:45am – Communicating Concerns and Confronting Hegemony – Link Panel Chair: Marcos Acosta Lopez Panel […]

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  • Ball State’s College of Communication, Information, and Media Announces Innovative Changes
    October 4, 2021 by

    Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) is thrilled to announce a series of exciting changes inspired by the college’s quest for innovation.  * * * What’s Going on? Among several changes unveiled today were new names for CCIM’s Journalism and Telecommunication departments, a reinvigorated Computer & Information Technology (CIT) program, and […]

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  • “A Conversation with Tiara Thomas” – David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop
    September 21, 2021 by

    Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer-songwriter Tiara Thomas, a 2012 Ball State University graduate, returned to campus as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series. In March, Ms. Thomas won her first Grammy award for co-writing the 2020 Song of the Year, “I Can’t Breathe,” in collaboration with singer-songwriter H.E.R. The following […]

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