Month February 2026


From Classroom to Wienermobile: Gabby Fulkerson’s Full-Circle Journey 

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 when Fulkerson, then a senior in the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS), attended…


Designing for a Cause: Capstone’s 24-Hour CreateAthon

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 students to create marketing materials for the nonprofits, allowing them to not only give back…


Three C&IS Alumni Honored by National Alumni Association 

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.   Chandler Shields Helton (17’) – A Monrovia, Alabama native, Helton holds a degree in public relations, which…


An Evening of Dialogue and Reflection with Noor Ghazal Aswad 

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 Ghazal Aswad, Ph.D. The event marked more than a book launch; it created space for storytelling and connection.   The evening…