CCIM Digest

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

Category: College of Communication, Information, and Media

  • CCIM awards and honors

    2023 Benny Award Winner: Sam DeWeese
    October 26, 2023 by

    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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  • Jerry Walker accepts an award from President Geoffrey Mearns

    2023 Alumni Achievement Award Winner: Jerry Walker
    October 24, 2023 by

    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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  • Student Spotlight: Jayci Wimmer
    September 28, 2023 by

    Jayci Wimmer is a senior computer technology major with a minor in business administration for computer technology. She is from Peru, Indiana, and found her passion after taking advantage of the technology centered classes that were offered at her school. At Ball State, she found a mentor in Dr. Chris Davison, a professor in the […]

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  • A golden Emmy statue is in-focus against a bright blurred background.

    2023 Emmy winners from CCIM reflect on award-winning work
    September 25, 2023 by

    This year, three individuals from the College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) received Central Great Lakes Chapter Emmy Awards: Producer and director Ben Yonker and recent Department of Media alumni Faith Denig and Peyton Monnell. Denig and Monnell were in the Sports Link program when they created their documentary, “Thy Will Be Done: The […]

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  • John Nicholas' headshot is pictured on the right side of the image. On the left side, the text reads " BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, CCIM SPOTLIGHT, John Nicholas, DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES

    Faculty Spotlight: John Nicholas
    September 25, 2023 by

    Meet John Nicholas, the director of the Center for Information and Communication Sciences. He is a passionate teacher, advocate, and learner who CCIM is excited to have here at Ball State University. His primary interests of study include cybersecurity, computer information systems, and engineering. In his role as director, Nicholas will be playing an important […]

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  • CCIM awards and honors

    2023 CCIM Faculty and Staff Awards
    August 29, 2023 by

    At the beginning of each academic year, CCIM recognizes a few of the many wonderful members of its faculty and staff for their contributions to the college, university, and community. These honorees embody the values that the college and university hold dear, especially the enduring values of Beneficence — excellence, innovation, courage, integrity, inclusiveness, social […]

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  • Ethan Dahlen

    Alumni Spotlight: Ethan Dahlen
    August 29, 2023 by

    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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  • Tréon McClendon

    Meet CCIM’s new Director of Student Success: Tréon McClendon
    August 7, 2023 by

    The College of Communication, Information, and Media is thrilled to welcome Tréon McClendon as the college’s inaugural Director of Student Success. In this role, McClendon will assist with the college’s continued efforts to increase student engagement, success, and retention by envisioning, planning, supervising, and implementing new and existing college initiatives, including CCIM’s new Student Success […]

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