CCIM Digest

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

Category: Student Spotlight

  • Student Spotlight: Hannah McIlree
    April 21, 2022 by

    Meet Hannah Mcllree ’22, a senior majoring in Journalism and Media (News) with a minor in Sports Studies. In this blog, Hannah shares how her passion for journalism led her to achieve her dreams and overcome obstacles.  * * * Can you describe your journey prior to Ball State University? In high school, I wasn’t […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Imani Butts
    March 22, 2022 by

    Meet Imani Butts ’23, a rising senior majoring in Journalism and Media. In this blog, Imani shares her passion for news journalism, how she’s grown over the years, and the absolute love she has for Ball State University. * * * Can you describe your journey prior to Ball State University? I really was stuck […]

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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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  • Student Spotlight: Shelby Sowders
    January 24, 2022 by

    Meet Shelby Sowders ’25, a freshman double majoring in advertising and public relations who just joined the CCIM’s Dean’s office team. In this blog, Shelby shares everything from what led her to Ball State and the College of Communication, Information, and Media to her hobbies and interests. * * * Can you describe your journey […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Sara Deboer
    December 14, 2021 by

    Meet Sara Deboer ’23, a junior majoring in Media and minoring in Screenwriting. In this blog, Sara shares her passion for filmmaking and how it’s led to numerous career opportunities. From directing films to working with the Dean, Sara has a portfolio that catches eyes, even ones from Ireland.  * * * Can you describe […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Taylor Smith
    November 23, 2021 by

    Meet Taylor Smith ’22, a senior majoring in Journalism News and Magazine Media, minoring in Creative Writing. In this blog, Taylor shares how her passion for journalism and writing has led to a host of great experiences, including becoming Editor-in-Chief of The Ball State Daily News. She talks about her decision to study journalism as […]

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  • Student Spotlight: Kaya Hill
    September 25, 2021 by

    Meet Kaya Hill ’23, a junior majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in History and African-American Studies. In this blog, Kaya shares how her interests in communication and history has led her to thinking about graduate school and beyond. She talks about her road to Communication Studies as well as what she hopes to accomplish […]

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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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  • 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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