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…
University of Alabama Professor Chandra Clark Recognized as National Journalism Leader
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 (CCN) at the University of Vermont’s 2026 class of Faculty Champions. The designation recognizes leadership…
C&IS Researcher is Connecting Communication and Hydrology
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 someone like Travis Loof, Ph.D., comes into play. Loof is a social and communication scientist for the Cooperative Institute…