CCIM Digest

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

Category: School of Journalism and Strategic Communications

  • March calendar

    Good News March
    March 23, 2021 by

    Hello everyone and welcome to our monthly Good News outlet. March is Women’s History Month, a time to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Alumni & Students TCOM Alumna and songwriter Tiara Thomas & singer-songwriter H.E.R. won song of the year at the 2021 Grammy Awards for “I Can’t Breathe,” which […]

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  • February calendar

    Good News February
    February 22, 2021 by

    Hello everyone and welcome to our monthly Good News outlet. The month of February month may be short, but our list of good news to celebrate is always long. Let’s go! Alumni Communication Studies grad and Director of Social Media at Jacob Maldonado launched the #BFAQ Twitter chat in partnership with Survey Monkey’s internal Black […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Alex Hindenlang
    February 4, 2021 by

    Meet Alex Hindenlang, a Junior majoring in Journalism Graphics. In this interview, Alex shares how her passion for graphic design started as a high school student and the highlights of her higher education journey so far. She also talks about the efforts she has put in place during the pandemic to continue honing her craft, […]

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  • Faculty Spotlight: Dan Waechter
    January 27, 2021 by

    Meet Dan Waechter, Assistant Dean of CCIM Curriculum, Associate Chairperson, and Senior Lecturer of Journalism. Since 1988 Dan has been working hard to make sure students get the most out of the programs we offer. In this spotlight, we dive into his personal journey as well as his commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers […]

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  • Good News January
    January 24, 2021 by

    Hello everyone and welcome to our monthly Good News outlet. Take a seat and learn about the things we did in January! Our program is about to start! Alumni TCOM grad Scott Adkins was recognized in Nashville Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.” Scott is president, founder, and CEO of Adkins Publicity, LLC. Read more.  Journalism […]

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  • Ball State Student Media Paving the Way for Future HSPA Partnerships
    December 17, 2020 by

    In a first-of-its kind partnership in Indiana, the Hoosier State Press Association and Ball State Student Media are teaming up to help HSPA members provide more content for their audiences, while giving student journalists an opportunity to earn professional bylines. The partnership, which began in October, provides multimedia content, including photos, graphics and videos from […]

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  • Garrett Looker: From Print Journalist to Award-Winning Filmmaker
    December 14, 2020 by

    Meet Garrett Looker — a second-year grad student from Logansport, Indiana who majors in journalism and digital storytelling. Garrett is a student filled with goodwill and determination. He looks past the “impossible” and instead sees opportunity — opportunities that foster his creative growth and benefit Muncie’s community at large. Through his award-winning documentary and his […]

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