College of Communication, Information, and Media

Journalism and Media student, Imani Butts’ Ball State CCIM experience solidified her dreams to work in the news media industry. Her involvement in student organizations alongside other career-oriented opportunities allowed her to grow her skills. She was able to interview NCAA Inspirational Award winner, Trey Moses, during her time at Ball State.

Read about Imani's Experience

EMDD students and faculty host a Pitch Night for projects in EMDD 660/670. The Year 2 projects pitched for The Future of Public Media, The Remnant Trust, The David Letterman Learning Experience, Kid Architect, and Personal Climate Action.

EMDD Classroom Experience

Sumayyah Muhammad is a Journalism student with a concentration in Magazine Media. In 2019 she joined CCIM's first Immersive Learning Collaborative where she was able to go out into the community and report on several small businesses and all they brought to the city of Muncie.

Sumayyah's Journalist Experience

Zakara Durgans is a 2021 CCIM graduate with her bachelor’s in Communication Studies. She decided to pursue her master's from CICS and started as a graduate assistant while working with the CICS marketing team. Zakara, along with fellow graduate students Raylin Taylor and Jaylyn Graham, earned the Black Graduate Student of the Year Award for their commitment to the community and dedication to making the campus as inclusive as possible.

Zakara's Student Experience

The David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series lets Ball State students and the broader community learn from industry leaders about communication and technology trends and how they are changing society.

Letterman Lecture Series

Find your passions, develop new skills, and explore everything CCIM has to offer though our outreach programs for middle and high school students and teachers. Whether you’re interested in journalism, broadcast, speech, technology, or teaching, we can help you achieve your media and communications goals!

Middle & High School Outreach