CCIM Digest

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

Category: Featured

  • A Conversation with Rachel Lindsay
    March 28, 2022 by

    My name is Imani Butts and I am a junior Journalism and Media major at CCIM. I had a wonderful opportunity to be the moderator for Excellence in Leadership Spring 2022 Speaker Series, with guest speaker Rachel Lindsey. Rachel Lindsay is an attorney, media host, and podcaster, best known for her groundbreaking turn as the […]

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  • The Daily News Celebrates 100 Years
    March 21, 2022 by

    This year, The Ball State Daily News will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Since 1922, The Ball State Daily News has brought the latest information to Ball State and Muncie communities. They have carried on through generations helping countless students begin their media careers. The 100th Anniversary Open House will be from 5-6:30 pm, Thursday, March […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Jaylyn Graham
    February 20, 2022 by

    Meet Jaylyn Graham ’22, a graduate student majoring in Information and Communication Science & Emerging Media and Design. In this blog, Jaylyn shares how his passions have created a multitude of opportunities for his future, how they’ve driven his success, and have ultimately led him to be the person he is today.   * * * […]

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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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  • January Calendar

    Good News January
    January 28, 2022 by

    Hello everyone and welcome to our monthly Good News outlet. 2022 has officially arrived and we’ve already gone full swing into the new year! Alumni The award winning, Emmy nominated television host and Ball State alumnus, Brandon Pope, spoke to our Ball State community January 18th, in honor of MLK Day. Ball State graduate Kaitlyn […]

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  • Ball State Esports and Daleville Community Schools Announce Partnership
    January 12, 2022 by

    Ball State University and Daleville Community Schools have announced a unique partnership. Now, esport student-athletes from both institutions will work together to form a meaningful educational and extracurricular experience.  *** Esports Partnership As part of this one-year agreement, Ball State will host students from Daleville Jr.-Sr. High School at its new Esports Center, which is located […]

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  • Ball State’s College of Communication, Information, and Media Announces Innovative Changes
    October 4, 2021 by

    Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) is thrilled to announce a series of exciting changes inspired by the college’s quest for innovation.  * * * What’s Going on? Among several changes unveiled today were new names for CCIM’s Journalism and Telecommunication departments, a reinvigorated Computer & Information Technology (CIT) program, and […]

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  • Meet our Faculty: Chris Davison
    October 3, 2021 by

    Meet Chris Davison, an associate professor of Computer and Information Technology. In this blog, Chris shares why he likes teaching computer and information technology and what student take away from his classes. He talks about his current projects, including TIPPERS, a technology being tested out at Ball State University.  * * * How do you […]

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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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  • Student Spotlight: Logan Wood
    August 24, 2021 by

    Meet Logan Wood, a senior majoring in Video Production. In this blog, Logan shares how his passion for the outdoors and filmmaking led him to an internship working in Yosemite National Park. He talks about some of the unexpected challenges as well as how he grew as a filmmaker. * * * What did you […]

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