Celebrating the C&IS Community
At C&IS, our story is told through the remarkable achievements of our people — past, present, and future. From alumni making waves in their industries to faculty earning national recognition, and students pushing boundaries with their talent and ambition, this is where we share the moments that make us proud. Explore the latest news and announcements to see how the C&IS community is shaping the world
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From Classroom to Wienermobile: Gabby Fulkerson’s Full-Circle Journey
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Gabby Fulkerson’s journey to the driver’s seat of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile feels like a full-circle moment. It started back in her home state of Michigan, where she frequently visited the Henry Ford Museum, home to a 1952 Wienermobile. Everything clicked into place in the spring of 2025…
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Designing for a Cause: Capstone’s 24-Hour CreateAthon
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At the beginning of February, Capstone Agency hosted their 2026 CreateAthon. Aiming to support nonprofit organizations, 55 students and 12 faculty members came together in Reese Phifer Hall for a full day of creativity and impactful work. This project challenged…
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Three C&IS Alumni Honored by National Alumni Association
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The University of Alabama National Alumni Association hosted their 18 under 31 Young Alumni Awards for the Class of 2026. 18 alumni, 30 years-old or younger, were celebrated for their impact on their respective fields and communities. Three Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) alumni were named to this year’s class. …
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An Evening of Dialogue and Reflection with Noor Ghazal Aswad
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On the evening of January 29, at The University Club, College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) faculty, students and community members gathered to celebrate the publication of Searching for Solidarity: Revolutionary Dreams and Radical Social Movements, a new book by Communication Studies assistant professor Noor…
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University of Alabama Professor Chandra Clark Recognized as National Journalism Leader
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The College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS) at The University of Alabama announces that Chandra Clark, Ph.D., associate professor of journalism and creative media, has been selected as one of 150 journalism leaders for the Center for Community News…
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C&IS Researcher is Connecting Communication and Hydrology
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Each year, communities across Alabama are faced with the possibility of water-related emergencies like floods, droughts, hurricanes and extreme storms. Before the public is alerted, there is work that goes into how information about natural disasters is distributed for optimal safety to those that could be affected. That is where…
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Creative Media Students Make their Mark at Hearst Multimedia Narrative Storytelling Competition
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The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) continues to excel on the national stage, with two student projects named among the top 20 winners in the Hearst Multimedia Visual/Narrative Storytelling Competition. The recognition came from a competitive field of 97 entries representing 57…
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A Vision 50 Years in the Making: McLure Reopens after Major Renovations
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McLure Library has been a familiar presence at The University of Alabama, serving students and faculty since 1925. But starting 50 years ago, conversations about reimagining and fully realizing the library’s potential resurfaced, shaped by shifting needs, advancing technology, and the evolving role of information studies.…
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C&IS Professor Selected for 2025–2026 THRIVE Fellowship
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Transformative research rarely happens by itself. What begins with ideas, then can grow through collaboration, mentorship and connection. This spirit of interdisciplinary work is at the heart of The University of Alabama’s (UA) Transformative Human-centered Research for Impacting Vulnerabilities Everywhere (THRIVE) Initiative. Jihoon Kim, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, has been selected as…