Tag: alumni


  • Good News April and May 2024

    The end of the Spring 2024 semester was full of celebration and excitement in the College of Communication, Information, and Media. We invited prospective students to campus by participating in events like Ball State’s Preview Days and Admitted Student Day, allowed middle and high schoolers to explore their interests within the scope of our college […]

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  • Quinton Zielke

    Alumni Spotlight: Quinton Zielke

    Meet award-winning ESPN Associate Producer Quinton Zielke, a 2019 alumnus of the Department of Media’s Sports Link program. While Quinton is from Aurora, Illinois, coming to Ball State and being a sports production major uniquely prepared him to “come to the biggest sports media entity in the world and succeed and thrive at a high […]

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  • CCIM Class Spotlight: COMM 380 students bring events, opportunities to campus through immersive practicum course

    Throughout the Spring 2024 semester, a group of students in the Department of Communication Studies were hard at work creating events and opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and alumni in their department and beyond. The goal of the COMM 380 Practicum in Communication Studies class is to provide practical experience in intercollegiate debate, individual events, […]

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  • Text reads: CCIM SPOTLIGHT Max van Dongen ASSISTANT LECTURER DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA Photo of Max van Dognen

    Alumni and Faculty Spotlight: Max van Dongen

    Meet Max van Dongen, a two-time alumnus of Ball State University and current Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Media. He graduated with his bachelor’s in 2020 after studying telecommunications and minoring in both political science and film and screenwriting, and in 2023 he earned his master’s in media. As an undergraduate, he was heavily […]

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  • Good News February

    Good News February 2024

    Welcome back to Good News! As February comes to a close, we hope you take the time to read about the accomplishments and exciting plans of the Cardinals featured below. In a world where good news can sometimes feel hard to find, we’re here to remind you that positivity is alive and thriving on our […]

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  • BALL STATE UNIVERSITY STAFF CCIM SPOTLIGHT Luke Jones POP OF CULTURE PRODUCER INDIANA PUBLIC RADIO

    Staff Spotlight: Luke Jones

    Luke Jones, a 2017 Department of Media graduate from Ball State University, is back as a part-time Producer for “Pop of Culture” at Indiana Public Radio. Jones said he has enjoyed being back on campus and seeing all the friendly faces that helped shape him and his skillset throughout his journey. “Pop of Culture” will […]

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  • CCIM awards and honors

    CCIM Alumni honors celebrated at Homecoming

    Each year, the Ball State Alumni Association presents the Ball State Alumni awards to recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and support to Ball State, excelled in their professions or served their communities for great distinction. Among the 16 awardees selected this year, five graduated from the College of Communication, Information, and Media. And […]

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  • Photo of Scarlett Hester and text. Text reads: BALL STATE UNIVERSITY CCIM SPOTLIGHT Scarlett Hester ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

    Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Scarlett Hester

    Meet Dr. Scarlett Hester, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication Studies and CCIM alumna with a passion for inspiring students and researching her interests in Korean diaspora and how aspects of identity present themselves in professional sports culture. What brought you to Ball State?  I’m very excited to be at Ball State. I […]

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  • CCIM awards and honors

    2023 Benny Award Winner: Sam DeWeese

    Meet Dr. Sam DeWeese, a passionate Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) alumni who was recognized by the Ball State Alumni Association with a Benny Award, the Alumni Association’s top award for service to Ball State University or the Alumni Association. DeWeese graduated with his master’s in 2002 and is currently the Assistant Director […]

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