Celebrating the C&IS Community
At C&IS, our story is told through the remarkable achievements of our people — past, present, and future. From alumni making waves in their industries to faculty earning national recognition, and students pushing boundaries with their talent and ambition, this is where we share the moments that make us proud. Explore the latest news and announcements to see how the C&IS community is shaping the world
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Leading through Service: Lexi McMahon’s Leadership Tuscaloosa Experience
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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…
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Rece Davis Honored by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
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Communication & Information Sciences alumnus and one of sports journalism’s most recognizable voices, Rece Davis, was honored as the 2026 Distinguished Alabama Sportsman by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. The recognition was presented during the Hall of Fame’s 58th Annual Induction…
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Setting the Standard: Tisch Student Services and C&IS Ambassadors Awarded Honors
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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…
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Assistant Professor Recognized for Political Communication Research at Multiple Conferences
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Dr. Josh Bramlett, Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, was recently recognized for his political communication research at annual meetings of the Southern States Communication Association and Central States Communication Association. Southern States Communication Association At…
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Miriam Sweeney Named Director of the School of Library and Information Studies
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The College of Communication and Information Sciences is proud to announce that Dr. Miriam Sweeney has been selected as the incoming director of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS). Dr. Sweeney will be stepping into this administrative role…
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C&IS Celebrates 2026 Honors Day
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Honors Day is a cornerstone of the spring semester for the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS). As the academic year draws to a close, the event allows the College to pause its frantic pace and come together to celebrate…
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Tracing the Narrative: A.J. Bauer Unpacks His New Book
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On a Friday evening in late March, a room full of curious minds gathered to hear C&IS assistant professor Dr. A.J. Bauer talk about his latest book, Making the Liberal Media: How Conservatives Built a Movement Against the Press. The conversation that unfolded was as timely as it…
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Mark Barry Awarded by American Advertising Federation
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Adding to a growing list of accolades, Mark Barry was recently honored with a Silver Medal from the American Advertising Federation (AAF), demonstrating once again the caliber of talent within the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS). The award is the highest…
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C&IS Hosts Advertising and PR Day for Students
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Inside Gorgas Library, the future of the advertising and PR industry was on full display as students from across the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) gathered for A+PR Day. This day-long immersion served as a bridge between the classroom and the professional world. From high-level keynote…