Tag: Telecommunications

Good News July

July 28, 2021 by Brea R Cunningham

Hello everyone and welcome back to our “Good News” outlet. Sit back, relax and enjoy the read! Alumni TCOM Alumna and songwriter Tiara Thomas (“Judas and the Black Messiah”) was invited to join the Music branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Compositing supervisor and TCOM Alumna Sherry Hitch (“Mank,” “The Irishman”) was invited […]

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Meet Our Faculty: Dr. Maria Williams-Hawkins

December 15, 2020 by CCIM

Meet Dr. Maria Williams-Hawkins, Associate Professor in our Telecommunications department. In this blog post, Dr. Maria — as her students call her — takes a walk down memory lane and pens an inspiring essay on the journey that led her to become the teacher that she is today. *** Aphorisms, mantras and a few good […]

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Garrett Looker: From Print Journalist to Award-Winning Filmmaker

December 14, 2020 by Ameliah Kolp

Meet Garrett Looker — a second-year grad student from Logansport, Indiana who majors in journalism and digital storytelling. Garrett is a student filled with goodwill and determination. He looks past the “impossible” and instead sees opportunity — opportunities that foster his creative growth and benefit Muncie’s community at large. Through his award-winning documentary and his […]

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Melissa Watson: From Producer to News Director

November 25, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

Melissa Watson, better known as “Mel” is a 1988 alumna of the Telecommunications Department. She has worked in news since she has graduated and is currently the News Director for 13 ABC Action News in Toledo, Ohio. We sat down as she retold her college days and what happened after CCIM. Writer: Caitlen […]

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Stories of Gratitude from CCIM Parents

November 23, 2020 by Any Ung

Every now and then, we receive messages of gratitude from parents. While those messages always warm our hearts, they have a stronger resonance in 2020 because they demonstrate that the hard work we put in not only has a deep impact on our students, it also grants their families peace of mind. As Thanksgiving is […]

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Reba Chenoweth: From Digital Storytelling grad to News Emmy Award Winner

November 11, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

‘11 Telecommunication alumna Reba Chenoweth began her journey at Ball State after finishing her undergrad at Butler University. Her time in the Digital Storytelling Master’s Program equipped her with more experience before heading into the workforce. She now works as an Executive Producer at Fox 45 News in Dayton, Ohio where she won an Emmy for […]

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Meet our Faculty: Stan Sollars

September 28, 2020 by Any Ung

Everyone, meet Senior Lecturer of Telecommunications, veteran broadcaster and Emmy-winning sound engineer Stan Sollars. 2020 was a year of milestones for Stan who celebrated his 50th anniversary in broadcasting and passed the 25-year mark of anchoring the Morning Edition on WBST/IPR. In this interview, Stan shares his perspectives as an audio production instructor and the […]

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Dwight Smith: From Soap Opera Intern to Innovative Executive Producer

August 26, 2020 by Caitlen Ramey

1987 Telecommunications alumnus Dwight Smith started his career as an aspiring soap opera writer and scored an internship at “General Hospital”. He always knew that he wanted to be in television but his focus has shifted from soap operas and sitcoms to reality television as his career went on. Today, he is the Co-President and […]

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Indy Shorts 2020 Offers Socially-Distanced Screenings, Features 8 Films Created by Cardinals in Official Selection

July 17, 2020 by Any Ung

Like many organizations, Heartland Film had to pivot hard because of the COVID-19 threat. But they came up with a creative solution to present their Indy Shorts International Film Festival. Next week the event kicks off with socially distanced screenings mixing virtual and drive-in sessions. The festival lineup features 128 films curated into 18 programs. […]

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Caitlyn Demlein: From Neophyte to Well-Rounded Video Professional

July 16, 2020 by CCIM

Written by Melissa Kraman Caitlyn Demlein has directed and produced more than 20 movies, entertainment shows, and projects throughout her collegiate career. And she still created content in an online environment as the University took aggressive measures in response to the threat from COVID-19. “I heard that the telecommunications department at Ball State was one […]

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