Category: Department of Media

Good News March 2024

March 29, 2024 by CCIM

During the month of March, the weather struggled to decide if we had officially left winter behind and entered spring, but the hard work, accolades, and exciting events within the College of Communication, Information, and Media remained consistent. Read more about some of the most recent work and accomplishments from across our college and be […]

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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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Seventeen CCIM students named among 2024 Ball State Top 100

February 28, 2024 by CCIM

Presented by the Ball State University Foundation, the Top 100 Student awards recognize 100 outstanding undergraduates at Ball State who represent Beneficence both in and out of the classroom. Applications were reviewed and scored by a group of Ball State alumni based on academic excellence, campus leadership, and community impact. This year, 17 students were […]

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2024 Dean’s Shootout: CCIM Dean Turner and Sports Link’s Griffin Leonard show off their free throw skills

February 20, 2024 by CCIM

On Feb. 6, CCIM Dean Paaige Turner partnered with junior Media Sports Production major Griffin Leonard to compete in the Dean’s Shootout during halftime of the Ball State Men’s Basketball game against Ohio University. The competition brought together Deans and students from across the university as they partnered in attempt to connect on as many […]

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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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CCIM represented at Ball State Day at the Statehouse 2024

January 31, 2024 by Brooke Kemp Himes

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, representatives for the College of Communication, Information, and Media attended Ball State Day at the Statehouse. CCIM’s display was focused on showcasing a few of the ways our college is working with and in the Muncie and Delaware County Communities. Among the wealth of projects to discuss were two that graduate […]

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CCIM Monthly Recap: October 2023

October 30, 2023 by CCIM

A review of good news from our college this month.

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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 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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CCIM Dean’s List honorees celebrated during Family Weekend

September 28, 2023 by CCIM

On Sept. 16, the College of Communication, Information, and Media honored students’ academic excellence during the 2022-23 academic year. Congratulations to all of this year’s Dean’s List honorees. COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

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