College of Communication, Information, and Media

09/08/2026

You are cordially invited 💌🍿

From 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 9, you can stop by our new CCIM Student Success and Outreach Center in the Ball Communication Building Room 210 for games, popcorn, vision board creation, and more!

Come explore the new home base made just for you!



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09/04/2026

ATTENTION STUDENTS: All University classes will be held online on Friday, Sept. 4.

Please be sure to check Canvas for more information about the alternative plans your instructors have made.

University buildings, including residence halls, will remain open and operational.

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09/03/2026

Calling all homecoming memories!

Whether you have memories from BSU's first Homecoming in 1926 or photos from last year, we want to see what it looked like for you 🏈

Submit your photos to be featured in CCIM’s homecoming festivities!
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09/01/2026

We heard there's a heat advisory, so we decided to update the SuperParty menu 😏

Come cool off with some delicious Kona Ice at SuperParty this Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 6 - 7:30 p.m.!

Check in on the first floor of the Art and Journalism Building near the Atrium.

08/31/2026

SuperParty is so close, we can almost smell the pizza 🍕😋

See you Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m.!

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.

08/27/2026

A new academic year can't really begin until we've properly celebrated the amazing accomplishments achieved across the college! 🏆

So, please join us in congratulating the CCIM Faculty and Staff who were recently recognized for their exceptional dedication and hard work.

Read more about their awards here: https://blogs.bsu.edu/ccim/2026/08/27/2026-ccim-faculty-awards/



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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...

08/25/2026

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.

08/24/2026

We hear chirps all around! Welcome back to campus, Cardinals. Life is so much better when we're all together 👌📖

07/18/2026

It's time to celebrate, but there's no shame in shedding a few happy tears — the Summer Class of 2026 is taking flight 🎓👏



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05/22/2026

There's still time! We're extending the deadline to register for our workshops to June 1.

Don't miss out on the summer fun — secure your spot by registering here: https://ccimoutreach.com/summerworkshops



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