{"id":3642,"date":"2026-10-07T08:07:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T12:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/ccim\/?p=3642"},"modified":"2026-10-08T15:12:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T19:12:27","slug":"ccim-awards-and-publications-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/ccim\/2026\/10\/07\/ccim-awards-and-publications-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CCIM Awards and Publications September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This information was collected for the September 2026 edition of the CCIM (Some)TIMES. Read the newsletter via email and\/or Canvas Community!<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new academic year is already off to a busy start! Before we get too carried away, though, let\u2019s reflect on some of the amazing achievements CCIM has made throughout recent months!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ALUMNI NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Department of Telecommunications \u201986 graduate Sandra Chapman Taylor recently received the Distinguished Alumni Award. This award recognizes someone who exemplifies excellence, leadership, and has a lasting impact on the communities and people they serve. Chapman Taylor has won numerous awards for her investigative journalism, including being inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame. She is now the founder and president of Prince Media Group which specializes in content development and production along with other communication services. Chapman Taylor has made it a point to stay connected to Ball State and act as a mentor for students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beth Olson, a &#8217;94 graduate from Ball State\u2019s Department of Telecommunications, received the Benny Award. Olson is committed to mentoring students, giving back to Ball State, and serving her community. She volunteers her time as a leader for organizations like Joy\u2019s House, the Global Orphan Organization, Make A Wish Foundation, and many more to serve those in need. Olson\u2019s dedication to helping others and to paying forward the opportunities she gained from Ball State exemplifies what the Benny Award is all about. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anna Park, who graduated with her master&#8217;s degree from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/communicationstudies\">Department of Communication Studies<\/a> in 2022, received the Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award. Park currently is a HR Consultant with Purple Ink, serves as the Chair of the Beneficence Committee on the Young Alumni Council, holds leadership roles with the East Central Indiana Human Resources Association and SHRM Indiana State Conference, and serves as a foster parent in Delaware County. With all of these accomplishments and her dedication, Park demonstrates what it means to be a recipient of the Alumni GOLD Award.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2019 alumnus of the Department of Media\u2019s Sports Link program Quinton Zielke was awarded the Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) award. Zielke has found great success in sports media production, creating award-winning content for numerous premier live sports properties. Zielke continues connecting with Ball State students and offers mentorship and guidance to aspiring media professionals. His achievements and commitment to serving his community represent a GOLD Award recipient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STUDENT NEWS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05160958\/image.png\" alt=\"The 2025 Ball State PRSSA Chapter poses in front of a SJSC backdrop that is red and features photos. \" class=\"wp-image-3645 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05160958\/image.png 529w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05160958\/image-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ball State\u2019s Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America has been awarded the PRSSA National Star Chapter Award. This award is given to PRSSA chapters that provide opportunities for students to achieve their goals through hands-on projects and industry networking.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161109\/Cardinal-Media-Pinnacle-Awards.jpg\" alt=\"Congrats graphic for four Cardinal Media finalists with Pinnacle Awards. \" class=\"wp-image-3649\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161109\/Cardinal-Media-Pinnacle-Awards.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161109\/Cardinal-Media-Pinnacle-Awards-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161109\/Cardinal-Media-Pinnacle-Awards-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161109\/Cardinal-Media-Pinnacle-Awards-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161109\/Cardinal-Media-Pinnacle-Awards-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161109\/Cardinal-Media-Pinnacle-Awards-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Agency at Cardinal Media is a finalist in four categories for the CMA Pinnacle Awards! These include:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ad Campaign: 8twelve Coalition Built to Thrive \u2014 Staff <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magazine Spread: Cardinal Field Guide, Joining an Organization \u2014 Nariyah Mendez and Timothy Nscholson <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Section Cover: Cardinal Coupon Book \u2014 Piper Stewart <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video Advertisement: Housing Fair Commercial \u2014 James White<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student-lead media has 7 finalists in the 2026 College Media Association Pinnacle Awards!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editorial Illustration: \u201cOUTSPOKEN\u201d \u2014 Brenden Rowan, Ball State Daily News <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature Story: \u201cA New Normal\u201d \u2014 Trinity Rea, Ball State Daily News <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magazine Spread: \u201cCommunity beneath the waves\u201d \u2014 Brenden Rowan, Ball Bearings Magazine <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newspaper Spread: \u201cWelcome to CharlieTown\u201d \u2014 Brenden Rowan, Ball State Daily News <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profile Story: \u201cAnchored by Purpose\u201d \u2014 Trinity Rea, Ball State Daily News <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Feature: \u201cCards Kick Cancer: The story behind the Ball State specialists\u2019 cause\u201d \u2014 Elijah Poe, Ball State Daily News <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video Newscast: \u201cNewsLink Indiana | November 24, 2025\u201d \u2014 NewsLink Indiana staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the 2026 NATAS Central Great Lakes Regional Emmy\u00ae Awards event in Cleveland, Sports Link student Nate Locker earned a Regional Emmy\u00ae Award! Locker\u2019s award was for his work \u201cEvery Step \u2014 The Annika Klaus Story\u201d in the Sports Story \u2014 Short Form or Long Form Content category. He was also nominated in the Photographer \u2014 News or Sports category for \u201cCinematography Reel.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161003\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Jude Kieffer, left, Ashlynne Owens, center, and Josh Bobay, right, smile for a photo at the 2026 NATAS Central Great Lakes Regional Emmy\u00ae Awards event in Cleveland.\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-3648\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161003\/image-2.png 936w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161003\/image-2-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05161003\/image-2-768x404.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Jude Kieffer, left, Ashlynne Owens, center, and Josh Bobay, right<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ball State Spors Link students Jude Kieffer, Jordan Klimes, Ashlynne Owens, and Nate Locker were also nominated for at 2026 Regional Emmy\u00ae Awards for their production \u201cTogether (2025).\u201d Their project was nominated in the Sports Program \u2014 Post Produced or Edited category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earlier this year, Ball State Sports Link students received 7 Student Production Awards from the NATAS Central Great Lakes organization. These recipients included: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interview\/Discussion: \u201cBall State Sports Link: Slice of the Game\u201d \u2014 AJ Swiatek and Ryan Stojetz <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magazine Program: \u201cBall State Sports Link: SL Featured (December 2025)\u201d \u2014 Matthew Gillie, Sam Klug, and Dylan Budd <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Story: \u201cBall State Sports Link: Hungry To Win (Malcolm Slater)\u201d \u2014 Will Chiaruttini and Keegan McClure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Program: \u201cBall State Sports Link: Prematch Report (BYU)\u201d \u2014 Madeline Howell, Daniel Sullivan, AJ Swiatek, Zander Woods, and Brayden Carroll <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live Sporting Event\/Game: \u201cBall State Sports Link: MBB vs. Louisiana on ESPN+\u201d \u2014 Daniel Sullivan, Brian Short, AJ Swiatek, and Sam Klug <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotional Video: \u201cBall State Sports Link: 2025 Baseball Intro\u201d \u2014 Jackson DiVincenzo and Caden Vincent <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talent \u2014 News or Sports: \u201cBall State Sports Link: Dylan Budd\u201d \u2014 Dylan Budd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05160958\/image-1.png\" alt=\"A poster featuring photos from previous events where students interact and take photos advertising the upcoming event SuperParty.\" class=\"wp-image-3646 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05160958\/image-1.png 480w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05160958\/image-1-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To kick off the academic year, students and student organizations across the college attended CCIM\u2019s Superparty! From eating pizza and Kona Ice to playing games and networking, attendees had a blast. Watch the recap video here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/Vja2Brcrk_Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/Vja2Brcrk_Y<\/a>. For an audio described version of this video, click the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/hrejZSeuBhc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/hrejZSeuBhc<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BSU Tonight recently filmed their 25<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary episode! Alumni returned, holding a Q&amp;A panel to answer current students&#8217; questions. Students and alumni also collaborated to film the episode. See more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dd2Bkden6q9\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dd2Bkden6q9\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05164048\/BSUTonightReunion_26.jpg\" alt=\"BSU Tonight students and alumni gather for photos on the set of their 25th reunion.\" class=\"wp-image-3651 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05164048\/BSUTonightReunion_26.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05164048\/BSUTonightReunion_26-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05164048\/BSUTonightReunion_26-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05164048\/BSUTonightReunion_26-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>COLLEGE &amp; UNIT NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205100\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-8.50.41-PM-1024x574.png\" alt=\"A photo from inside the CCIM Student Success and Outreach Office, looking into the hallway of the Ball Communication building.\" class=\"wp-image-3653 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205100\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-8.50.41-PM-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205100\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-8.50.41-PM-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205100\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-8.50.41-PM-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205100\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-8.50.41-PM-1536x861.png 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205100\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-8.50.41-PM-2048x1148.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The CCIM Student Success and Outreach office has moved! Now located in the Ball Communication Building room 210, this space has a student lounge area, plenty of room to study, and direct access to CCIM&#8217;s advisors and Assistant Director of Student Success. The center is meant to welcome students and create an environment for workshops and events! See the new office here: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/l8zl6ee-6X4?si=l5JQv7xV3-H-KwaP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/l8zl6ee-6X4?si=l5JQv7xV3-H-KwaP<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;For an audio described version of this video, click the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/eDtm7DNeUOQ?si=pH6L8ThYIGkAmE_m \">https:\/\/youtu.be\/eDtm7DNeUOQ?si=pH6L8ThYIGkAmE_m<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Throughout the beginning of this semester, alumnus Ben Vu worked with students in the Ball State <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/media\">Department of Media<\/a> as an Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Visiting Expert in Residence for Media. We can&#8217;t thank him enough for all the time he has spent inspiring students and sharing his expert knowledge, especially on the topics of gaming and app development, artificial intelligence, and perseverance through challenges. Read more about his time here at this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/news\/press-center\/archives\/2026\/09\/ball-state-alumnus-and-game-designer-ben-vu-returns-as-visiting-expert-in-residence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/news\/press-center\/archives\/2026\/09\/ball-state-alumnus-and-game-designer-ben-vu-returns-as-visiting-expert-in-residence<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205852\/BenVu-edited-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Ben Vu and Betsy Pike from Ball State&apos;s Department of Media pose with a Battle Bears board game.\" class=\"wp-image-3655 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205852\/BenVu-edited-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205852\/BenVu-edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205852\/BenVu-edited-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205852\/BenVu-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205852\/BenVu-edited-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205852\/BenVu-edited-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205852\/BenVu-edited-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05205852\/BenVu-edited-600x600.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/05210253\/image-6-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Dr. Adam Kuban and his Journalism 322 class pose for a photo in their classroom. \" class=\"wp-image-3657 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/sjsc\">School of Journalism and Strategic Communication<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/sjsc\/about-us\/faculty-staff\/news-writing-and-reporting-concentration-faculty\/kubanadam\">Dr. Adam Kuban<\/a>\u2019s Journalism 322 class is gaining hands-on experience. Students in Dr. Kuban\u2019s class are reporting on a variety of local high school sports teams to put their skills into practice. From volleyball to football, students will continue covering these teams throughout the semester and creating real portfolio pieces!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Just before the Fall 2026 semester began, CCIM faculty and staff gathered for the Fall Opening Convocation and departmental meetings to receive recognition and awards! Read more about the recipients in this blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/ccim\/2026\/08\/27\/2026-ccim-faculty-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/ccim\/2026\/08\/27\/2026-ccim-faculty-awards\/<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06111516\/EMS_0275-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"CCIM Faculty and Staff pose with their awards for a photo.\" class=\"wp-image-3658 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06111516\/EMS_0275-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06111516\/EMS_0275-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06111516\/EMS_0275-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06111516\/EMS_0275-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06111516\/EMS_0275.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113546\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.12.56-PM-1-1024x844.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the article &quot;Motivated message processing as a  mechanism of audience engagement with corporate social advocacy: A study of identity and sociopolitical context.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-3660 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113546\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.12.56-PM-1-1024x844.png 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113546\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.12.56-PM-1-300x247.png 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113546\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.12.56-PM-1-768x633.png 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113546\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.12.56-PM-1-1536x1266.png 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113546\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.12.56-PM-1-2048x1688.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/sjsc\/about-us\/faculty-staff\/strategic-communication--advertising-and-public-relations-faculty\/chungsungwon\">Dr. Sungwon Chung<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/sjsc\/about-us\/faculty-staff\/strategic-communication--advertising-and-public-relations-faculty\/leeyoungah\">Dr. YoungAh Lee<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/sjsc\/about-us\/faculty-staff\/faculty\/sparksjohnny\">Dr. Johnny Sparks<\/a> published a collaborative research article in Volume 93, Issue 3 of Communication Monographs in August 2026. The study examines how people process and respond to corporate social advocacy messages, focusing on the roles of identity and sociopolitical context in shaping audience engagement. The research contributes to understanding how individuals\u2019 existing perspectives influence their attention to, processing of, and responses to organizations\u2019 communication about social issues.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Associate professor and associate Director in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, Dr. Sungwon Chung and professor and director of the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, Dr. Johnny Sparks published a collaborative research article in Atlantic Journal of Communication in August 2026. The study examines how media format and message valence shape responses to environmental corporate social responsibility messages. Findings showed that immersive 360\u00b0 video enhanced different aspects of brand memory depending on whether message content was pleasant or unpleasant, while no significant effects emerged for perceived message effectiveness or electronic word-of-mouth intentions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113755\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.16.46-PM-1024x902.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the article &quot;Media format content and valence in environmental CSR communication: Evidence from 2D and 360-degree videos&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-3661 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113755\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.16.46-PM-1024x902.png 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113755\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.16.46-PM-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113755\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.16.46-PM-768x676.png 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113755\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.16.46-PM-1536x1353.png 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06113755\/Screenshot-2026-10-05-at-3.16.46-PM.png 2028w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06114122\/image-7.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the article &quot;Explainable AI for Multi-Class Supply Chain Delivery Prediction&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-3662 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06114122\/image-7.png 487w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06114122\/image-7-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assistant Professor in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/cics\">Center for Information and Communication Sciences<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/cics\/about-us\/facultyandstaff\/information-and-communication-sciences\/allamhesham\">Hesham Allam<\/a> published \u201cExplainable AI for Multi-Class Supply Chain Delivery Prediction,\u201d online on September 3, 2026, in the Journal of Computer Information Systems. The study develops an explainable AI framework using 155,488 shipment records and 41 operational variables to predict multiple classes of delivery delays. It compares several machine-learning approaches and demonstrates the importance of explainability, class imbalance, and model stability when developing AI systems for supply-chain decision-making. Read the publication here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/08874417.2026.2723097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/08874417.2026.2723097<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Hesham Allam also published in Sustainable Operations and Computers in July 2026. The study published examines how AI, agentic systems, and robotics are changing ESG governance, corporate greenwashing, and investor trust. Using agent-based modeling, the research demonstrates that isolated oversight mechanisms have limitations and that coordinated AI-enabled auditing, robotics, and regulatory oversight can provide a more effective approach to maintaining market credibility and reducing greenwashing. Read the research article here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2666412726000127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2666412726000127<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"553\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06114838\/image-8.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the article &quot;AI and Robotic Oversight in ESG Compliance: AN agent-Based Model of Greenwashing.\" class=\"wp-image-3663 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06114838\/image-8.png 553w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06114838\/image-8-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06115259\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Poster of the short film &quot;Hard Work&quot; featuring a woman putting on a blonde wig wearing a blue coat.\" class=\"wp-image-3664 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06115259\/image-9.png 502w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06115259\/image-9-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assisting teaching professor of the Department of Media <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/media\/about-us\/faculty-staff\/vitkinjessica\">Jessica Vitkin<\/a>\u2019s short film, Hard Work, had its world premiere at the legendary Roxie Theater in San Francisco this summer. The short film, which was completed in March 2026, has been making the film festival rounds with screenings scheduled at festivals in Seattle, North Carolina, Detroit, Nazareth and Detroit. Hard Work follows a one-night stand that takes a surreal turn &#8211; exploring the dichotomy between societal acceptance and private consumption of pornography, and the treatment of those who make a living working in the industry.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 35%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professor in Communication Studies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/communicationstudies\/about-us\/facultyandstaff\/meyermarcy\">Dr. Marcy Meyer<\/a>&#8216;s article, &#8220;High-Impact Undergraduate Research Metaphors&#8221; was published in the Journal of Experiential Learning and Teaching in Higher Education in the June 2026 edition.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"433\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06115503\/image-10.png\" alt=\"Photo poster with a student smiling wearing a green shirt, a text overlay says &quot;High-Impact Undergraduate Research Metaphors&quot; \" class=\"wp-image-3665 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06115503\/image-10.png 433w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06115503\/image-10-239x300.png 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Marcy Meyer and Kaitlyn Helmer published their book chapter, &#8220;From \u201cI am not a creative person\u201d to \u201cmaybe I am a little artistic\u201d: Experiential learning, collaborative research, and arts-informed pedagogy in the neoliberal academy&#8221; in the edited book, &#8220;Implementing Transformative Student-Centered Pedagogies in the Neoliberal Academy: Constraints and Opportunities.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Marcy Meyer was also selected to be a High Impact Practices Ambassador in recognition of her exceptional commitment and significant contributions to high impact practices at Ball State University.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06115653\/image-11.png\" alt=\"Dr. Adam Kuban\" class=\"wp-image-3666 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06115653\/image-11.png 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06115653\/image-11-280x300.png 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Adam Kuban, professor in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Scripps Howard Fund as part of the 73rd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards. This award recognized Dr. Kuban\u2019s dedication to immersive learning opportunities that involve the community and his meaningful mentorship of students. Read more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/news\/press-center\/archives\/2026\/05\/ball-state-faculty-member-adam-kuban-receives-national-journalism-teaching-award\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/news\/press-center\/archives\/2026\/05\/ball-state-faculty-member-adam-kuban-receives-national-journalism-teaching-award<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In September 2026, Dr. Joe Misiweicz, former professor and chairperson for the Department of Media, was inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. Dr. Misiweicz has not only left a lasting impact on Ball State\u2019s Department of Media but also the broadcasting industry as a whole. As a Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Misiweicz is honored for his contributions to broadcast education in Indiana.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06120228\/image-13.png\" alt=\"Dr. Joe Misiweicz\" class=\"wp-image-3668 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06120228\/image-13.png 200w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06120228\/image-13-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After the Spring 2026 semester, Dr. Wes Gehring, George and Francis Ball Distinguished Professor of Media retired from the Department of Media after 48 years. Dr. Gehring shaped curriculum, mentored students, and continues writing books with his expertise in media and film studies. Find details about his upcoming retirement reception here: <a href=\"https:\/\/commcenter.bsu.edu\/message\/retirement-reception-for-wes-gehring-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/commcenter.bsu.edu\/message\/retirement-reception-for-wes-gehring-1<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06120514\/image-14.png\" alt=\"Chris Flook\" class=\"wp-image-3669 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06120514\/image-14.png 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2026\/10\/06120514\/image-14-280x300.png 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the 2026 NATAS Central Great Lakes Regional Emmy\u00ae Awards event in Cleveland, senior lecturer in the Department of Media <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/academics\/collegesanddepartments\/media\/about-us\/faculty-staff\/flookchristopher\">Chris Flook<\/a> earned his 9<sup>th<\/sup> Regional Emmy\u00ae Award! This award was for his work, \u201cIt\u2019s A Wonderful Life Title Sequence: IPR Holiday Drama\u201d which was in the Graphic Arts \u2014 Visual Effects, Motion Effects, Compositing category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Blog by Amelia Harker (Strategic Communication: Public Relations \u201927<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Main image by Emma Gsell <em>(Journalism \u201925 EMDD \u201927)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This information was collected for the September 2026 edition of the CCIM (Some)TIMES. Read the newsletter via email and\/or Canvas Community!&nbsp; The new academic year is already off to a busy start! 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