Journalism Professor Receives Award for Outstanding Public Service
Chris Roberts, Ph.D., won the Dorothy Bowles Award for Outstanding Public Service from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). The award honors his work with the AEJMC election committee and the Society of Professional Journalists’ (SPJ) ethics committee. He is an associate professor in the Department of Journalism and Creative Media…
Alabama Forensics Council wins ten National Championships
The AFC has won ten championships in recent tournaments, including sweepstakes champion at the National Online Forensics Championship tournament.
Industry Immersion: A Student’s Perspective
Follow student contributor Catherine O’Halloran’s journey as she meets with industry leaders in New York City and connects with the world of communication and information professionals. Through the C&IS Industry Immersion program and with the help of amazing C&IS alumni and friends, she gains valuable insights and practical advice to kickstart her career.
A Spirit of Giving 2024
We are grateful to all alumni and friends who support C&IS. Your generous contributions further our mission to develop global leaders who do the extraordinary across the full communication, media and information spectrum. Read about what motivates our donors and see who has supported our college in the past year.
Alumni News 2024
C&IS alumni are leading in their fields and making names for themselves. Catch up on what your classmates have been doing by reading their updates in our new alumni news section.
C&IS Bookshelf 2024
Music merchandising and artists' success; media’s role in athletes’ mental health; challenges faced by public libraries and library leaders; global gender issues in mass communication; the historical development of the film industry; and the foundations of effective media relations–these are just a few of the many topics you can explore through books published in the…
Funds for the Future
The Rising Tide 2.0, the homestretch for the University’s capital campaign, is challenging the college to reach higher than ever before. Get to know the C&IS capital campaign board members, learn why they support C&IS, and see how their work—and your support—will ensure we can provide students transformative experiences for years to come.
Let’s Talk AI
Once relegated to science fiction, artificial intelligence is now integrated into our everyday life through webpages, apps, social media and more. This rapid growth can be daunting, making it challenging to grasp its full potential. Two experts, Meghan Dorn and Mark Barry, answer our questions on AI and provide a glimpse into what the future…
C&IS Alumni Recognized for Professional and Service Achievements
On April 5, C&IS held its Honors Day ceremony and presented awards to nine college alumni.
WVUA 23 student named finalist for Student Employee of the Year
The University of Alabama has named WVUA 23 student reporter Avery Boyce a finalist for the 2023-2024 Student Employee of the Year award.