Ball State School of Journalism and Strategic Communication

08/31/2026

Say hello to the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication graduate assistants!

These Cardinals bring talent, creativity and fresh perspectives to our SJSC community. We’re excited to see all they’ll accomplish this year!

08/28/2026

On Friday, Aug. 21, just before the Fall 2026 semester began, faculty and staff gathered for the Fall Opening Convocation and departmental meetings. During the convocation, President Geoffrey Mearns and Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Anand Marri presented the annua...

08/28/2026

Interested in joining an award-winning student-run broadcast? NewsLink Indiana will be at the CCIM Super Party on September 2 in the Unified Media Lab from 6 p.m to 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the organization and different departments that make NLI successful.

Alt. Text: A promotional flier featuring photos of NewsLink Indiana utilizing their spaces in the Unified Media Lab. Also featured is information regarding CCIM Super Party that is on September 2 at 6 p.m.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to the CMA Pinnacle Awards finalists from The Agency at Cardinal Media! 👏👏

We are finalists for the CMA Pinnacle Awards in four categories!!

The Pinnacle Awards are a national contest hosted by the College Media Association that recognizes high-quality work in college media.

The Agency knows firsthand just how much work goes into producing student media, so we are so honored to be recognized!

Congrats to:
- Ad Campaign: 8twelve Coalition, Built to Thrive | Staff
- Magazine Spread: Cardinal Field Guide - Joining an Organization | Nariyah Mendez, Timothy Nicholson
- Special Section Cover: Cardinal Coupon Book | Piper Stewart
- Video Advertisement: Housing Fair Commercial | James White

08/26/2026

Congratulations to the CMA Pinnacle Awards finalists from the Unified Media Lab! 👏👏

The Agency would also like to recognize the CMA Pinnacle Award Finalists from the Unified Media Lab!

The Pinnacle Awards are a national contest hosted by the College Media Association that recognizes high-quality work in college media.

Congrats to these finalists, your hard work does not go unnoticed!
- Feature Story: A New Normal | Trinity Rea, Daily News
- Editorial Illustration: OUTSPOKEN | Brenden Rowan, Daily News
- Video Newscast: NewsLink Indiana I November 24, 2025 | NewsLink Indiana
- Magazine Spread: Community beneath the waves | Brenden Rowan, Ball Bearings
- Profile Story: Anchored by Purpose | Trinity Rea, Daily News
- Newspaper Spread: Welcome to CharlieTown | Brenden Rowan, Daily News
- Sports Feature: Cards Kick Cancer: The story behind the Ball State specialists’ cause | Elijah Poe, Daily News

08/26/2026

The first week of classes is officially underway, so we’re getting to know some of the students and faculty in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication.

Swipe through for a few fun facts about some of our SJSC Cardinals!

08/25/2026

Are you a SJSC student looking for ways to get involved, meet new people, and gain experience outside the classroom? Join CCIM SuperParty to explore more than 40 student organizations and discover new opportunities!

Want to meet new people? Maybe you're eager to start building your portfolio? SuperParty is the place for you 🍕

Join us September 2 at 6 p.m. to explore over 40 student organizations, network with your peers, and have fun! Be sure to check in at our tables on the first floor of the Art and Journalism Building.

08/25/2026

Still tweaking your schedule? Now's the time.

The add/drop deadline is August 30. If something isn't working for you this semester, get in touch with your academic advisor before the window closes!

08/24/2026

New semester. New stories. Same drive to make an impact.
Welcome back, Cardinals.

08/17/2026

Congratulations, Kaitlin!

Ball State alumna Kaitlin Lange (‘17, Journalism) has been named News Director at The Indianapolis Star. A former editor of the Ball State Daily News, Kaitlin went on to cover the Indiana Statehouse for IndyStar before stepping into this new leadership role. So proud to see a Cardinal leading one of Indiana’s biggest newsrooms!

Lange has been IndyStar's politics and government editor for the past two years and has been at the forefront of efforts to expand the paper's reach.