CCIM Digest

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

Category: Featured

  • 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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  • Esports player in front of his computer

    Ball State Opens State-Of-The-Art Esports Center
    April 15, 2021 by

    On April 5, Ball State University hosted a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for its state-of-the-art Esports Center. “At Ball State, our beautiful campus is our canvas,” said Dan Marino, director of Ball State’s Esports program.”This Esports Center is our University’s latest addition, which improves the sense of place for our students.” Ball State’s College of […]

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  • Faculty and Students chatting in the Letterman lobby

    CCIM Holds Second Diversity Dialogues
    March 22, 2021 by

    One year ago, the CCIM Taskforce on Inclusive Excellence held its first Diversity Dialogue, asking undergraduate students to share their perceptions of the diversity and inclusion efforts in our College. The taskforce is now planning a second Diversity Dialogue and once again invites undergraduate students from all CCIM majors to participate. The upcoming CCIM Diversity […]

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  • Rachel Hardy poses next to the poster of the documentary she directed titled "Black Unscripted"

    Black Unscripted Directed by Rachel Hardy
    February 20, 2021 by

    Meet ’14 TCOM alumna Rachel Hardy. To say that Rachel lives to tell stories using video is not an understatement. In her day job, she is the Broadcast Video Producer for one of the largest school districts in the state of Georgia, where she leads production for all their original programming. On the side, she […]

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  • Holiday card featuring CCIM students, alumni, faculty and staff on a snowy background

    Farewell, 2020!
    December 21, 2020 by

    2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. In light of that, we decided to celebrate the end of the year with a light-hearted holiday card featuring members of our CCIM family — students, alumni, faculty and staff. Let us know if you can find the twenty groups or individuals listed below! CCIM […]

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  • CCIM students and their parents

    Stories of Gratitude from CCIM Parents
    November 23, 2020 by

    Every now and then, we receive messages of gratitude from parents. While those messages always warm our hearts, they have a stronger resonance in 2020 because they demonstrate that the hard work we put in not only has a deep impact on our students, it also grants their families peace of mind. As Thanksgiving is […]

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