CCIM Digest

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

Tag: Journalism

  • 2022 Top 100 Students
    April 2, 2022 by

    The Ball State University Foundation presents the Top 100 Student Awards. This award recognizes 100 outstanding junior and senior undergraduates at Ball State who represent Beneficence both in and out of the classroom. This is the first year of the program, and there were close to 200 applications. All applications were scored by a group of […]

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  • A Conversation with Rachel Lindsay
    March 28, 2022 by

    My name is Imani Butts and I am a junior Journalism and Media major at CCIM. I had a wonderful opportunity to be the moderator for Excellence in Leadership Spring 2022 Speaker Series, with guest speaker Rachel Lindsey. Rachel Lindsay is an attorney, media host, and podcaster, best known for her groundbreaking turn as the […]

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  • Alumni Spotlight: Ruthie Grigoletti
    March 28, 2022 by

    Meet Ruthie Grigoletti, a Ball State alumna and current graduate student who serves as the Account Strategist in the Division of Marketing and Communications at Ball State University. Ruthie facilitates Ball State’s branding, strategic alignment, and messaging while ensuring that its positioning is reflected in the creative execution of all marketing materials. She also partners […]

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  • The Daily News Celebrates 100 Years
    March 21, 2022 by

    This year, The Ball State Daily News will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Since 1922, The Ball State Daily News has brought the latest information to Ball State and Muncie communities. They have carried on through generations helping countless students begin their media careers. The 100th Anniversary Open House will be from 5-6:30 pm, Thursday, March […]

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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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  • Meet our Faculty: Mary Spillman
    December 10, 2021 by

    Meet Mary Spillman, an Associate Professor for the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication. She is also the Coordinator of the News concentration and Chair of the Assessment Committee. Her work has been published in the Newspaper Research Journal, Journalism & Mass Communication Educator, Visual Communication Quarterly, and Journal of Media Education. In this faculty […]

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  • A 3D Look Inside CCIM
    December 9, 2021 by

    “The College of Communication, Information, and Media creates challenging educational experiences that prepare students for careers as ethical practitioners and scholars. CCIM redefines the intersection of communication and technology while emphasizing the importance of human interaction.” — MISSION STATEMENT Our Values ethical and professional behavior creativity as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and discovery collaborative […]

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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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  • Dogs and Donuts
    October 17, 2021 by

    It’s that time of year again, the sun sets earlier, the leaves are changing…and midterms are approaching. What better way to destress and relax than dogs and donuts at our Living-Learning Community, Botsford/Swinford?  * * * A Living Learning Community Experience   Each year we ask our faculty, students, and community to come on campus […]

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