Ball State walked away with six Emmys Saturday night at the Cleveland Regional Emmy Awards.
"Ball State was the only university with students nominated [with a total of 12]," Terry Marsh said, who was nominated for best director in crafts.
Sophomore Jaron Hernie-McCrea was the winner of the feature entertainment segment for his production of "Welcome to JASH." He was the first undergraduate to win an Emmy in this professional market.
Hernie-McCrea was nominated in the feature entertainment category with two other Ball State students, Arne Ahrens and Kerstin Krieg.
Instructor of telecommunications Jim Shasky received four Emmys for his work on the documentary "Squeakers." The film was the first time the university used digital equipment in film making. The equipment was provided through the iCommunication grant.
"Squeakers" won for best producing, directing, music and cinematography Shasky said.
"Connections Live" won its third consecutive Emmy in the student program category.
"No university has ever won three in a row before," Shasky said.
The night was a success as 21 people from Ball State attended the ceremony held at the Windows on the River, Nautica Entertainment Complex in Cleveland, Ohio.
Ball State President Blaine Brownell was among those in attendance.
Shasky took advantage of the Ball State nominations during his final acceptance speech by encouraging audience members to send their kids to Ball State.
"There were a lot of good genes in the room, and Ball State showed proof of having a good program," Shasky said.
"This is a very good, positive thing for Ball State's image," Marsh said.
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