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Rukmini Callimachi wins Pulliam writing award

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Rukmini Callimachi, West Africa bureau chief with The Associated Press, has won the 2013 Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Writing Award presented annually by Ball State's Department of Journalism.

Fund for faculty established in honor of chair emerita

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Alumnus Mike Smith has donated $125,000 to establish the Marilyn Weaver Faculty Fellowship.

Sports Link handling social media for NCAA tourney

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Sports Link will play a major role in covering one of the largest sporting events in the country — the 2013 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament.

Students embrace their smartphones

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:00:00 -0500

The smartphone may be the center of the world for many college students, but they’re growing weary of the ads, says a Ball State researcher.

Ticket Distribution Process for A Conversation with David Letterman and Oprah Winfrey

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ticket Distribution Process for ‘A Conversation with David Letterman and Oprah Winfrey’

Holden Strategic Communications Center to launch innovative Unified Media Lab

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

West Lafayette, Ind., businessman Mark Holden gives Ball State $1 million to build the Holden Strategic Communications Center and launch the Unified Media Lab.

A Conversation with David Letterman and Oprah Winfrey scheduled for Nov 26

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University alumnus and CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman will return to campus on November 26 for a conversation with media icon, philanthropist Oprah Winfrey

Ball State student documentary wins award screens at Indianapolis film festival

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

A Ball State University student-produced documentary, "Stories and Legends: Historic Preservation in Muncie, Indiana," will screen at the prestigious Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis in late October. The film is part of the Historic Muncie project.

Muncie residents estate gift increases scholarship funds in journalism medical education

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Late Muncie resident and Burris alumnus William F. Stout has donated $25,000 through his estate to increase funds for scholarships assisting Ball State students in journalism and medical education.

Ball States digital economic experts to participate in national conference

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Members of Ball State's Digital Policy Institute will participate in a national forum on broadband issues and the nation's economic recovery.

Collaboration between consortium Ball State students results in national award

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Immersive learning classes' collaboration with national organization results in major honor.

Ball State continues its regional Emmy Awards winning streak

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University has continued its regional Emmy Awards winning streak by bringing home six honors from the 43rd annual awards ceremony on June 2.

College students to go behind the scenes to cover 2012 London Olympics

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

An immersive learning class will spend several weeks at the 2012 London Olympics this summer creating original content for select news organizations.

Ball State professor named a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State professor is one of 23 people nationwide to be named a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador.

Interactive website documentary examine Muncies historic homes neighborhoods

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Immersive learning class creates a website with a documentary examining the rich stories of Muncie's history homes and neighborhoods.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter wins Pulliam writing award

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State's journalism department will honor a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter with the 2012 Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Writing Award.

Ball State Sports Link to assist with NCAAs March Madness Live

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

For the second consecutive year, Sports Link will perform support and programming tasks for the social media functions of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Ball State granted rights to develop $10 million Blue Mars virtual world technology

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The future of virtual worlds has a new home at Ball State University, thanks to the generosity of Avatar Reality Inc., which granted the university rights to the multimillion-dollar 3-D virtual world platform, Blue Mars. The agreement for expanded use of this technology contributes to Ball State's position as a research leader in 3-D environments and simulation technology.

Journalism professor emeritus creates family fund for students attending London Center

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Journalism professor emeritus Mark Popovich has established a family fund in excess of $26,000 to provide scholarships to Ball State undergraduate students planning to attend the university's London Center.

International group honors Ball State for integration of digital media

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

An international consortium recognized Ball State for engaging digital media through the university's Center for Media Design (CMD) and Emerging Media Initiative.

Journalism emeritus professor establishes fund to enhance Ball State public relations program

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State University Department of Journalism Professor Emeritus Mel Sharpe and others have donated funds in excess of $29,000 to establish the Dr. Mel Sharpe Excellence Fund for Public Relations.

Smartphone use by collegians dramatically increases as mobile Internet use soars

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

About 69 percent of college students own a smartphone, a device that has transformed their daily lives, says Ball State mobile communications researcher Michael Hanley.

Speakers topics range from globalism to education entertainment to storytelling

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Speakers from across the country will come to Ball State this spring, providing the campus community with new ideas on a variety of topics.

College students help design run first social media center for Super Bowl

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State students help design, run social media command center for Super Bowl.

Etextbooks may usher lower costs improved learning for college students

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State students will be able to access educational material on various e-textbooks under a pilot program.

Ball State trades troops for teachers in Iraq and Afghanistan

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State plays a key role in helping Iraq and Afghanistan shift the focus from military to economic as the countries modernize their educational systems.

David Letterman schedules conversation with MSNBCs Rachel Maddow

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State University alumnus and CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman will return to campus Dec. 2 for a conversation with MSNBC prime-time host Rachel Maddow.

Students learning how to sync television tablet computers cellphones

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State students will test a new system that enhances television broadcast by allowing viewers to interact with programming via their tablets or mobile phones.

Journalists suffer depression PTSD as other first responders says book

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Journalism professor Mark Massé profiles several international journalists who have endured psychological setbacks after covering horrific incidents such as war, 9/11 and the Columbine shootings. His nonfiction narratives also describe an emerging era of activism as reporters, researchers, and trauma experts are reforming the news media through education, intervention, and advocacy.

College students vote to keep their laptops but jettison pay television GPS systems

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

College students say their workhorse communications device is the laptop computer, but they still can’t live without their smartphones or televisions, according to new research from the Center for Media Design.

Panel to examine broadbands role in growing the economy

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Economic and regulatory policies impacting both the telecommunications industry and consumers will be analyzed by several national experts during the annual Digital Policy Institute conference on Sept. 15.

Ball State students faculty create digital media exhibits for National Road Heritage Site

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Under the leadership of telecommunications professor Nancy Carlson, a group of Ball State students, faculty and staff has created three digital media exhibits featured at the National Road Heritage Site in Cambridge City, Ind.

Spurring industry growth Indiana jobs goal of Mobile Indiana

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State’s successful efforts in mobile technology have lead the university to create an education and networking organization focused on the development and enhancement of the rapidly expanding mobile communications industry.

Presidential adviser Axelrod bestseller Walls among speakers at Ball State this fall

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Presidential advisor David Axelrod and TV journalist Laura Ling, who was detained and sentenced to prison by North Korean authorities in 2009, are among those scheduled to speak at Ball State this fall. Best-selling author Jeannette Walls also will discuss "The Glass Castle," this year's freshman common reader, and NBC News correspondent Bob Dotson is the semester's guest for the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series.

Telecommunications students PSA wins first place in national competition

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

A public service announcement (PSA) created by senior telecommunications student Jenna James has won first place in the television category of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) competition.

Digital policy expertise leads to national stage for Ball States Umansky

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Digital Policy Institute member Barry Umansky will serve a two-year term on a federal committee that reviews consumer and technology issues for the Federal Communications Commission.

Ball State receives five regional Emmy Awards

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State has added to its collection of regional Emmy Awards, winning five honors June 18 during the 42nd annual awards ceremony in Cleveland.

Pulitzer Prize winners at Ball State

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Pulitzer Prize winners at Ball State

Sports Link story wins top honors in national contest

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Sports Link honored for producing nation's best collegiate feature story in 2011.

Ball State wellrepresented in this years 500 Festival Princess Program

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Seven Ball State students are participating in the 2011 500 Festival Princess Program as part of the festivities leading up to "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." As princesses, the students act as goodwill ambassadors for communities statewide, volunteering for schools and other nonprofit organizations.

Southern Indianas charm captured in latest Indiana 500 Tour videos

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Historical and cultural sites in southern Indiana are showcased in videos produced by immersive learning students for the 2011 Indiana 500 Tour.

Highlighting Hoosier getaway spots goal of tourism partnership

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Showcasing many of Indiana's attractive vacation destinations is part of a major effort to boost tourism in the state getting an assist from Ball State immersive learning students.

Other student academic achievements in 2011

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Other student academic achievements in 2011

Ball States emerging technology expert named one of Apples top innovators

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State's Jonathan Huer, director of emerging technology, has been named an Apple Distinguished Educator. Only 1,700 educators worldwide have earned the distinction, enabling them to work with Apple Inc. to integrate more technology into the classroom.

Debate team wins fourth consecutive national championship and individual awards

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State’s debate team won a national competition, and two members were named All-American Debaters.

College students more connected than ever through their smart phones

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Smart phone use almost doubles among college students in two years.

Student journalists win national recognition for Ball State Daily News

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University's student-run newspaper, the Daily News, wins 11 first-place Gold Circle Awards in national competition.

West Africa correspondent for Associated Press wins 2011 Pulliam writing award

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Rukmini Callimachi, West Africa correspondent with the Associated Press (AP), has won Ball State University's 2011 Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Writing Award for her article "Haiti-Hotel Montana."

Interactive Surface technology offers museum visitors a new way to look at archived art

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

A group of Ball State students has spent the past year creating a touch-based interactive portal that will allow users to browse and learn more about archived artwork at Ball State’s Museum of Art.

Memories of Negro Leagues captured for new documentary book

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Former Negro Leagues standouts from Indiana are being interviewed by Ball State students as part of an immersive learning project through the Virginia Ball Center.