CCIM Digest

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

Tag: Esports

  • Players and supporters gather in the Esports Center to watch the varsity Rocket League team compete.

    Ball State Esports Rocket League Team Finishes 3rd in National Championship Tournament
    December 6, 2023 by

    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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  • Ethan Dahlen

    Alumni Spotlight: Ethan Dahlen
    August 29, 2023 by

    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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  • Good News February
    February 25, 2022 by

    Hello everyone and welcome to our monthly Good News outlet. February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s filled with so many special holidays and events like Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, and Lunar New Year. February is also Black History Month, a time to recognize and honor all of the triumphs and […]

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  • Dan Marino, David Letterman, Dean Paaige Turner, and President Mearns in RLL racing jerseys.

    Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Ball State University Announce Esports Partnership and New Scholarships
    February 10, 2022 by

    Ball State University and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced a partnership that will provide unique and meaningful opportunities for students engaged in Ball State’s esports program. *** Among the key aspects of the partnership is the establishment of the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Scholarship, which will provide a $5,000 scholarship to two members of […]

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  • January Calendar

    Good News January
    January 28, 2022 by

    Hello everyone and welcome to our monthly Good News outlet. 2022 has officially arrived and we’ve already gone full swing into the new year! Alumni The award winning, Emmy nominated television host and Ball State alumnus, Brandon Pope, spoke to our Ball State community January 18th, in honor of MLK Day. Ball State graduate Kaitlyn […]

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  • Ball State Esports and Daleville Community Schools Announce Partnership
    January 12, 2022 by

    Ball State University and Daleville Community Schools have announced a unique partnership. Now, esport student-athletes from both institutions will work together to form a meaningful educational and extracurricular experience.  *** Esports Partnership As part of this one-year agreement, Ball State will host students from Daleville Jr.-Sr. High School at its new Esports Center, which is located […]

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  • Good News December
    December 20, 2021 by

    Hello everyone and welcome to the December edition of our monthly Good News outlet. This year sure has flown by, watch some of the incredible moments we’ve shared this year below! Alumni 1992 telecommunications graduate and VFX Supervisor Sherry Hitch, just earned a Clio Award with her crew for “Star Wars: Become a Jedi”! 2019 […]

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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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  • Sjokz workshop screenshot

    How to Find Your Voice in Esports: A Workshop with Sjokz
    October 1, 2020 by

    On September 23, a small group of Ball State students nominated by CCIM faculty members took part in the David Letterman Distinguished Workshop titled “How to find your voice in esports?” co-hosted by Tim Huang and Alex Kartman. Our guest speaker was esports legend Eefje Depoortere, professionally known as “Sjokz”. Why “Sjokz”, you ask? It […]

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