Category: Student Experiences

2024 Dean’s Shootout: CCIM Dean Turner and Sports Link’s Griffin Leonard show off their free throw skills

February 20, 2024 by CCIM

On Feb. 6, CCIM Dean Paaige Turner partnered with junior Media Sports Production major Griffin Leonard to compete in the Dean’s Shootout during halftime of the Ball State Men’s Basketball game against Ohio University. The competition brought together Deans and students from across the university as they partnered in attempt to connect on as many […]

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CCIM represented at Ball State Day at the Statehouse 2024

January 31, 2024 by Brooke Kemp Himes

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, representatives for the College of Communication, Information, and Media attended Ball State Day at the Statehouse. CCIM’s display was focused on showcasing a few of the ways our college is working with and in the Muncie and Delaware County Communities. Among the wealth of projects to discuss were two that graduate […]

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Student Spotlight: Samuel Alabede, Gaffy Raji, and Olalekan Fagbo attend AfroTech Conference

January 23, 2024 by CCIM

Last semester, three CCIM students attended the AfroTech Conference in Austin, Texas. Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) graduate students Samuel Alabede, Gaffy Raji, and Olalekan Fagbo said the opportunity was a great way to immerse themselves in their CICS interests. The annual conference brings together Black engineers and tech innovators from across the […]

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Good News November & December

December 11, 2023 by CCIM

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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Ball State Esports Rocket League Team Finishes 3rd in National Championship Tournament

December 6, 2023 by CCIM

Just before Thanksgiving break, Esports was hard at work climbing the bracket of the Collegiate Rocket League (CRL) Fall Championship Tournament. From Nov. 17-19, the varsity team competed in five matches against five different colleges: Columbia College, The University of Akron, West Virginia University, Fisher College, and Boise State University. Overall, the BSU varsity Rocket […]

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Tips from professors: Preparing for the CCIM Career Fair

November 9, 2023 by CCIM

On Nov. 16, CCIM will host its annual career fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the David Letterman Communication and Media Building Lobby. All students are welcome to come network with a wide range of industry professionals that are actively looking to fill roles within their companies. You can also bring your resume […]

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CCIM Monthly Recap: October 2023

October 30, 2023 by CCIM

A review of good news from our college this month.

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Student Spotlight: Jayci Wimmer

September 28, 2023 by CCIM

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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Alumni Spotlight: Ethan Dahlen

August 29, 2023 by Izek Hernandez Bermudez

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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Alumni Spotlight: Ruth Brungard

April 20, 2023 by Izek Hernandez Bermudez

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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