CCIM Digest

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

Category: Alumni Spotlight

  • Alumni Spotlight: Ruth Brungard
    April 20, 2023 by

    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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  • Staff Spotlight: Bethany Sloniker
    October 23, 2022 by

    Meet Bethany Sloniker a School of Journalism and Strategic Communications graduate and new secretary to the unit. In this blog, Bethany talks about her Ball State journey from student to staff member and how she makes the most of her life as a young professional. *** Could you share the personal journey that led you to […]

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  • Ally Johnson at CBS.

    Alumni Spotlight: Ally Johnson
    August 26, 2022 by

    Meet Ally Johnson, a 2020 Ball State alumna who majored in Telecommunications and minored in Creative Writing. This past Spring, she moved to LA and held two impactful internships. Ally interned at Women in Film, which produces a wide variety of programming to help elevate women and nonbinary people in the film industry. This includes […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight: Ruthie Grigoletti
    March 28, 2022 by

    Meet Ruthie Grigoletti, a Ball State alumna and current graduate student who serves as the Account Strategist in the Division of Marketing and Communications at Ball State University. Ruthie facilitates Ball State’s branding, strategic alignment, and messaging while ensuring that its positioning is reflected in the creative execution of all marketing materials. She also partners […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Ekwerike
    February 23, 2022 by

    Meet Rachel Ekwerike ’21, a recent Department of Media graduate. In this blog, Rachel shares how Ball State prepared her for the professional world and the exciting plans she has for the future. * * * Can you describe your journey prior to Ball State University? In late middle school, I got my first experience […]

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  • Dan Marino, David Letterman, Dean Paaige Turner, and President Mearns in RLL racing jerseys.

    Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Ball State University Announce Esports Partnership and New Scholarships
    February 10, 2022 by

    Ball State University and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced a partnership that will provide unique and meaningful opportunities for students engaged in Ball State’s esports program. *** Among the key aspects of the partnership is the establishment of the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Scholarship, which will provide a $5,000 scholarship to two members of […]

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  • Good News November
    November 24, 2021 by

    Hello everyone and welcome to the November edition of our monthly Good News outlet. This month sure has flown by! Alumni Rebecca Slezak ’21 recently started as the staff photojournalist for The Dallas Morning News. Bernie Kohn graduated from the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, formally Department of Journalism in 1982. He is currently […]

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  • Good News October
    October 29, 2021 by

    Happy October everyone and welcome back to our “Good News” outlet. We’ve missed you.   CCIM Units CCIM women’s table raised over $2,000 at “Just Desserts” (Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser). On October 4th, we announced a series of key changes, including: The Department of Journalism is renamed the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication. […]

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  • Share Your Ball State TCOM Memories
    October 1, 2021 by

    As Ball State TCOM prepares to change its name, we want you to share your TCOMemories with us.    * * * How? Record a favorite memory of your time spent in the TCOM department using your phone or camera. Name the file with your name, your concentration, and the year you graduated. Example: Paige […]

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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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