Explore potential advertising careers, network with industry professionals, and hone your interests and skills through membership in the only organization that includes members across all disciplines and career levels in advertising. Learn more.
Ball State founded the first student chapter of the Journalism Education Association (JEA), which continues to lead the promotion of professionalism and excellence in the field of journalism education. Learn more.
Students in the top 10 percent of their class (with a minimum of 3.5 GPA) are invited to join this honor society that recognizes academic excellence and promotes scholarship in journalism and mass communications. Learn more.
Our chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists provides support and networking opportunities for journalism professionals and students. Members must have a major or minor in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication or Department of Media, and membership is open to currently enrolled Ball State University students without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or other legally protected category. Learn more.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is a national network of professionals and students dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry, while providing a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists. Membership is open to currently enrolled Ball State University students without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or other legally protected category.
The Ball State chapter of the National Press Photographers Association honors contributors to photojournalism at the university and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas prompted by guest speakers, field trips, conferences, and more. Learn more.
Online News Association
The Online News Association is the world's largest digital journalism association. Membership includes journalists, technologists, executives, students, educators and other digital media professionals. ONA's mission is to inspire and support innovation and excellence in digital journalism.
As a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), you’ll develop relationships and engage in professional development alongside PR professionals and other students interested in the field. Learn more.
The Society for News Design provides you with experiences and resources that will help you succeed in the professional and educational worlds of media design and journalism graphics. Learn more.
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.