May 2026 | College of Communication & Information Sciences

How Bama Blitz Impacts C&IS Ambassadors

For 48 hours, The University of Alabama (UA) transforms into a hub of philanthropy for its campus-wide annual giving campaign. With this year’s theme being “Bama in Bloom”, the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) set its sights on using this campaign to uplift a cornerstone of the College’s community: the C&IS Ambassadors. As the primary liaison between the college and the public, these student leaders represent the best of C&IS. Through donations made, the ambassadors are given more resources to further their development and…

Leading through Service: Lexi McMahon’s Leadership Tuscaloosa Experience

When Lexi McMahon, coordinator of recruitment and outreach for the Tisch Student Services and Engagement Team, first accepted her spot in the Leadership Tuscaloosa (LT) program, she saw it as a way to network and sharpen her professional skills. She didn’t expect it to become something that would change how she sees the world just outside the halls of Reese Phifer. LT is a…

Rece Davis Honored by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

Communication & Information Sciences alumnus and one of sports journalism’s most recognizable voices, Rece Davis, was honored as the 2026 Distinguished American Sportsman by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. The recognition was presented during the Hall of Fame’s 58th Annual Induction Banquet and Ceremony on May 9, 2026. Davis now joins a distinguished list of honorees…

United Way of West Alabama: Social Media Intern

United Way of West Alabama is seeking a creative, detail-oriented Social Media Intern to join our team and contribute to our mission through effective online engagement, storytelling, and visual content creation. Applications are due May 29.

Setting the Standard: Tisch Student Services and C&IS Ambassadors Awarded Honors

The College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) is celebrating another milestone as the Tisch Student Services and Engagement Team, alongside the C&IS Ambassadors, was recently recognized with some of the University’s most prestigious honors. At the EXEMPLO Awards, UA’s Office of Student Life’s highest recognition for service, leadership and engagement, the Tisch team and their student leaders proved exactly why C&IS is known for student support and community building. The…