C&IS Faculty Recognized at AEJMC Annual Conference
Each year, scholars, educators and media professionals gather for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Annual Conference, one of the field’s leading forums for research, education and professional exchange. The organization brings together those working across journalism and mass communication to advance scholarship, strengthen teaching and support an informed public. Under the theme “Jazz & Jambalaya:…
C&IS Associate Professor Discusses Alabama’s Settlement with Meta
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the state of Alabama reached a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. over allegations involving the safety of children on social media platforms. A total of $17 billion will be distributed nationwide, with $117 million going to Alabama. The settlement requires Meta to implement several changes to how children use…
Expanding Excellence: C&IS Welcomes New Faculty Members
As a new academic year begins, The University of Alabama’s College of Communication & Information Sciences is welcoming its largest group of new faculty in recent years. Fourteen educators, researchers and industry professionals are joining the college this fall, bringing expertise that spans journalism, advertising and public relations, communication studies and library and information studies. Together, they represent an investment in…
Nebo: Social Media Video Editor Intern
Nebo is looking for a Social Media Video Editor Intern with a long-term interest in short-form content. This isn’t a “hang by the sidelines and do your homework” type of internship. We want you to jump right in and collaborate with our Social Media team to edit and deliver high-performing video content for real brands…
Gregory Perreault Joins C&IS as Chair of Journalism and Creative Media
Journalism is evolving at a rapid pace. New technologies, changing audience habits and shifting business models continue to redefine how news is produced and consumed. For Dr. Gregory Perreault, understanding those shifts starts with listening to the people experiencing them every day. As a sports reporter in Palm Beach, Perreault spent his days chasing stories. But it was…
Alabama Policy Institute: Spring 2027 Internships
The Alabama Policy Institute (API) is looking for Spring 2027 Marketing & Communications interns! API offers internships that allow you the opportunity to work alongside our team in our mission to improve the lives of Alabamians through public policy. Spring 2027 applications close December 1, 2026.