CCIM Digest

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

Category: Insights

  • Good News November & December

    Good News November & December
    December 11, 2023 by

    The final two months of the semester have been packed full with events like the CCIM+ Career and Internship Fair, First Generation Week, Counselor Connection Day, the CCIM College Preview Day, and more. And, in the middle of all that, we kicked off the holiday season! As the semester comes to a close with the […]

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  • Adonnika "Donnie" West

    Student Spotlight: Adonnika West  
    December 4, 2023 by

    Meet Adonnika West, a passionate Ball State senior majoring in interpersonal communication in the Department of Communication Studies. She is also double minoring in sociology and women and gender studies. Throughout her time at Ball State, she has been involved both in and out of the classroom with immersive learning projects and organizations like the […]

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  • Sungwon Chung

    Faculty Spotlight: Sungwon Chung
    December 4, 2023 by

    Meet Dr. Sungwon Chung, Associate Professor and Associate Director of the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication. He teaches advertising media and research methods, and his research focuses on how the content and structure of strategic communication influences motivation, emotions, and cognitive processes in various contexts. Can you describe your personal journey that led you […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight: Ruth Brungard
    April 20, 2023 by

    Meet Ruth Brungard ’22, an Advertising major with a Communication Studies and Digital Publishing minors. In this blog, Ruth tells us how about all her incredible accomplishments within the advertising field and how you too can get there! *** Can you describe your journey prior to Ball State University? Before starting at Ball State, I […]

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  • Good News November
    November 22, 2022 by

    Happy November cardinals and welcome back to our Good News outlet! With the year coming to a close, we’ve got all sorts of awards, events, and even volunteer opportunities to close out the semester. The Ball State campus is bustling like never before! Alumni Emerson Lenmann (SJSC) was nominated for an Emmy, winners will be […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Ja’Nai Williams
    November 18, 2022 by

    Meet Ja’Nai Williams ’24, a Communication Studies major with a focus on interpersonal communication and a minor in Spanish. In this blog, Ja’Nai shares how Ball State helped her rediscover her passion for learning, ultimately finding her calling. All while building lifelong connections in and outside of campus! *** Can you describe your journey prior […]

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  • Student Media Earns National Recognition
    November 16, 2022 by

    Ball State Student Media recently earned numerous journalism and communications accolades and awards, including more than three dozen awards combined for Ball Bearings magazine, The Ball State Daily News, and the McKinley Avenue Agency—an on-campus student-run communications, media, and advertising agency. The honors were announced during MediaFest22 journalism conference in Washington, D.C., held Oct. 26-30.  *** MediaFest MediaFest22 is a unique and […]

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  • Good News October
    October 25, 2022 by

    Hello Cardinals and welcome back to our Good News outlet. This month is filled with milestones and awards! If you know any of the award winners, make sure to give them a #ChirpChirp to show your Cardinal pride! October is also National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Take a moment to explore your company’s policies to […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Ainsley Hall
    October 14, 2022 by

    Meet Ainsley Hall ’24 an Advertising major with a minor in Linguistics and Global Communication. In this blog, Ainsley shares her love for advertising, her experience rebranding two company campaigns, and more! * * * Can you describe your journey before Ball State University? I graduated from Northwestern High School in Kokomo, IN, then chose to attend […]

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  • Equipment Checkout Services Reimagined
    October 13, 2022 by

    On Tuesday, September 27th a reimagined University Media Services Equipment Checkout was unveiled. Located in BC 153, tucked away near the loading dock and close to the studios, a larger and more open space is open to accommodate our robust programs. ***  Who can check stuff out? The equipment checkout works under a three-tier system, […]

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