Ball State University - Journalism and Public Relations Graduate Studies

Great news to share with our community!

SJSC was recently named an A-List school for PR and Marketing by ! The list recognizes schools based on their curricula, diversity, faculty composition, academic awards and capstone courses.

Read more: https://www.prnewsonline.com/2022-education-a-list/

We'll see you in 30 minutes!

Don't forget to register for the information session about our PR master’s program. During the session, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and hear about our certified, innovative program. The Zoom call starts at 1 pm EST.

Register here: https://admissions.bsu.edu/register/?id=5e457c2a-df56-45c5-9c0b-f79d54b8709f&fbclid=IwAR1nW4Iz0WPdpjk9MJg88adYh3KF3DTzccQkqCPUCoxo3uCY5cgb_GgsQTY

2021 Virtual Graduate School Fair  

Your master’s degree? Only a few semesters away.

Join us this Friday (Feb. 12) for an in-depth information session about our PR master’s program. Hear why current students chose Ball State’s program and listen to insider tips about your admission and assistantship applications. You’ll also have the chance to ask any lingering questions you have. Zoom call starts at 1 pm EST.

Register here: https://admissions.bsu.edu/register/?id=5e457c2a-df56-45c5-9c0b-f79d54b8709f

Congratulations to the Ball State Public Relations team on their 3rd place win in the national Arthur W 2020 Case Study Competition (https://page.org/study_competitions). Junior PR major Melissa Kraman, graduate student Rebecca Schriner and Director of Public Relations Dr. YoungAh Lee’s case study on Southwest Airlines placed 3rd out of 34 submissions among schools like the University of Notre Dame, University of Florida and Boston University.

“This is such an honor,” said Schriner. “Being the first Ball State team to place in this competition has been so encouraging, and our Department of Journalism faculty and colleagues have been so supportive throughout this process, especially Dr. Lee. We couldn’t have done this without them.” Kraman agreed. "This win is a testament to the exceptional professors, student and opportunities within the Department of Journalism and the PR Graduate Program," she said. "Ball State is the perfect place to work hard, challenge yourself and collaborate with the best in the industry. This recognition is yet another rewarding part of the experience."

We are excited for these young professionals and proud of their accomplishment. The Page Society is one of the leading professional associations for public relations and corporate communications executives and educators.

First year graduate student Becca Schriner is looking forward meeting students at the BSGU Graduate School Fair today! Stop by between 11 and 2 to talk about PR and get some cool college swag.

A few weeks ago at the 24th Annual Student Symposium, graduate student Breanna Daugherty was one of the winners of the Keys/Litten/Smith Award, which recognizes students for their outstanding research or creative endeavors.

Daugherty's poster board presentation was on her Master's thesis "Video attention on social media." Her presentation depicts a heat map, in the center, with a secondary focus on a gaze plot, which assisted her in understanding eye tracking data.

Find a time to take a break next week between finals in Bracken Library.

Join a creative community on Friday at the David Owsley Museum of Art.

Register for your classes before it's too late.

Pet some dogs and eat some donuts on Wednesday!

Be sure to pick up your cap and gown, as well as a chance to win some door prizes.