Category: Alumni Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Quinton Zielke

May 22, 2024 by CCIM

Meet award-winning ESPN Associate Producer Quinton Zielke, a 2019 alumnus of the Department of Media’s Sports Link program. While Quinton is from Aurora, Illinois, coming to Ball State and being a sports production major uniquely prepared him to “come to the biggest sports media entity in the world and succeed and thrive at a high […]

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Alumni and Faculty Spotlight: Max van Dongen

March 29, 2024 by CCIM

Meet Max van Dongen, a two-time alumnus of Ball State University and current Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Media. He graduated with his bachelor’s in 2020 after studying telecommunications and minoring in both political science and film and screenwriting, and in 2023 he earned his master’s in media. As an undergraduate, he was heavily […]

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Staff Spotlight: Luke Jones

January 31, 2024 by CCIM

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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Student Spotlight: Samuel Alabede, Gaffy Raji, and Olalekan Fagbo attend AfroTech Conference

January 23, 2024 by CCIM

Last semester, three CCIM students attended the AfroTech Conference in Austin, Texas. Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) graduate students Samuel Alabede, Gaffy Raji, and Olalekan Fagbo said the opportunity was a great way to immerse themselves in their CICS interests. The annual conference brings together Black engineers and tech innovators from across the […]

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CCIM Alumni honors celebrated at Homecoming

October 31, 2023 by CCIM

Each year, the Ball State Alumni Association presents the Ball State Alumni awards to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and support to Ball State, excelled in their professions or served their communities for great distinction. Among the 16 awardees selected this year, five graduated from the College of Communication, Information, and Media. And […]

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2023 Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award Winner: Nathan Wilson

October 26, 2023 by CCIM

From working on reality TV shows like “The Bachelor” to his current position as a firefighter and EMT-B for the Elwood Fire Department, alumnus Nathan Wilson’s career demonstrates the versatility of how a degree from CCIM can be applied. In 2015, Wilson graduated with a degree in telecommunications with a concentration in digital video production […]

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2023 Benny Award Winner: Sam DeWeese

October 26, 2023 by CCIM

Meet Dr. Sam DeWeese, a passionate Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) alumni who was recognized by the Ball State Alumni Association with a Benny Award, the Alumni Association’s top award for service to Ball State University or the Alumni Association. DeWeese graduated with his master’s in 2002 and is currently the Assistant Director […]

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2023 Alumni Achievement Award Winner: Jerry Walker

October 24, 2023 by CCIM

Meet Jerry Walker, recipient of the Ball State Alumni Award of Achievement. In 1998, Walker graduated from CCIM with a degree in Telecommunications and a minor in Computer Science, and in 1999, he graduated from the Center of Information and Communication Sciences (CICS). He now works as the CIO and Director of Information Technology for […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Ethan Dahlen

August 29, 2023 by Izek Hernandez Bermudez

Meet Ethan Dahlen, a 2021 media graduate with a concentration in video production. From Ball State Esports anchor to WANE 15 anchor, Ethan shares the experiences and opportunities he has had since graduating from Ball State. * * * What kind of student were you at Ball State? I was very involved outside of the classroom. I […]

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Alumni Spotlight: Ruth Brungard

April 20, 2023 by Izek Hernandez Bermudez

Meet Ruth Brungard ’22, an Advertising major with a Communication Studies and Digital Publishing minors. In this blog, Ruth tells us how about all her incredible accomplishments within the advertising field and how you too can get there! *** Can you describe your journey prior to Ball State University? Before starting at Ball State, I […]

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