AAF UA

The unifying voice for advertising, AAF is a national grassroots organization that helps people build their brand, connect with industry leaders and advocate for the advertising industry. AAF is open to students of any major or classification. By becoming an official member, you get access to exclusive newsletters, job opportunities, scholarships and more!

For questions, contact little@apr.ua.edu.

Academic Honor Council

The Academic Honor Council is a collective group of student justices from across the college who serve as ambassadors for academic integrity.

Applications open in early fall. Apply on the C&IS Engagement Portal.

Advertising and Public Relations Student Initiative Board

The A+PR Student Initiative Board (SIBs) is an organization that acts as a liaison between students and faculty in the APR department. Students will strengthen their communication and professional skills by conducting interviews with APR faculty candidates. Members must either have a major or minor in advertising or public relations.

There is no deadline or specific time frame to join; apply on the C&IS Engagement Portal.

Alice Magazine

Alice Magazine is UA’s premier women’s lifestyle magazine.

For questions, contact: alicemagazine.editor@gmail.com.

Bama ASL Club

The Bama ASL Club’s goal is to connect individuals from hearing and Deaf communities in
ways that strengthen opportunities for state, local, and our UA academic communities through
language and culture education, community service, and cooperation with other organizations
sharing our missions.

For questions, contact bamaaslclub@gmail.com.

BEA Student Media Club

The BEA Student Media Club is a student-driven organization designed to drive insights, excellence in media production, career preparation, and advancement in media production for students, educators and media professionals.

Capstone Association of Black Journalists

Capstone Association of Black Journalists is a student chapter directly affiliated with the National Association of Black Journalists for The University of Alabama. Our goal is to professionally prepare students for a career in the world of news, broadcast, journalism, radio, and writing. We will accomplish this by hosting events, guest speakers, and forming a network between students and media professionals.

Career Center at C&IS

The Career Center @ C&IS and Tisch Student Services are dedicated to helping students identify and reach their career goals. Meet with our career services staff to participate in mock interviews and resume critiques, network with industry professionals and attend professional development events.

For questions, contact Angelique Crawford.

C&IS Ambassadors

C&IS Ambassadors serve as the student representatives for the College of Communication and Information Sciences.

Applications open in the fall semester. Apply on the C&IS Engagement Portal.

C&IS Study Abroad Programs

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Communication and Media Preview (CAMP) Leaders

Communication and Media Preview (CAMP) offers high school students the opportunity to interact with UA faculty, staff, alumni and current students while learning about the communication and media industries.

Applications will open in the spring. For more information, contact lbmcmahon@ua.edu.

Communication Studies Club

The Communication Studies Club is chance to connect with other Communication Studies students and work together.

Dance Alabama! Film Festival

Dance Alabama Film Festival is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting collaboration in cinematography, dance and music composition through the creation and exhibition of original screen dances.

For more information, contact rcpitman1@crimson.ua.edu.

The Digital Media Center

At The Digital Media Center (DMC), you can work alongside industry professionals through paid jobs, unpaid internships and course laboratories to develop the skills you need for your career.

Applications are accepted year round and can be found on the C&IS Engagement Portal.

Education Abroad

The Education Abroad office assists students in pursuing educational opportunities all over the globe.

For more information, contact samantha.young@ua.edu.

First-Year Interest Groups

First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) are designed for new C&IS students (freshmen and transfer students) to create relationships, get connected to C&IS student organizations and be prepared for leadership roles.

Girls Club Alabama

Girls Club Alabama is a dynamic community for women aspiring to work in the sports business industry.  Girls Club provides networking opportunities, exclusive athletic facility tours, and more.

Industry Immersion

Industry Immersion is a professional development program hosted by the College that serves to strengthen relationships between students, alumni and industry professionals.

All applications can be found on the C&IS Engagement Portal.

Nineteen Fifty-Six Magazine

Nineteen Fifty-Six is the first Black student-led magazine at The University of Alabama. Nineteen Fifty-Six was created to celebrate and highlight Black culture, Black excellence and Black student experiences at the University.

The Oakley Society

The Oakley Society brings together students and professionals in mutually rewarding relationships and promotes and supports professional development. The program is open to any C&IS student with 45 or more semester credit hours earned in all C&IS majors.

For more information, contact alison.holcombe@ua.edu.

Platform Magazine

Platform Magazine is a student-run public relations online magazine sponsored by The Plank Center. Functioning as a class, students write a variety of articles and blogs about the public relations field.

Public Relations Council of Alabama

PRCA is a student-led organization that invites students from all experience levels to learn about the public relations field. All are welcome.

Public Relations Student Society of America 

The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a preprofessional organization dedicated to engaging future PR professionals through fun events, informative meetings and an irreplaceable network of like-minded peers.

For questions, contact: uaprssa@gmail.com.

Applications are open each fall and spring are available on the C&IS Engagement Portal.

Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)

Radio Television Digital News Association is your connection to industry professionals in news, sports and weather for radio and television.

To join, attend an RTDNA meeting and inquire. For meeting times, email uartdna@gmail.com.

Rising Tide Film Festival

Rising Tide Film Festival empowers young filmmakers throughout the Tuscaloosa community and across the nation, giving them a platform to showcase their passion projects.

To join, attend an RTDNA meeting and inquire. For meeting times, email rcpitman1@crimson.ua.edu.

Social Media Ambassadors

The C&IS Social Media Ambassadors serve a vital role in the communication, internal relations and external relations for C&IS.

Applications open in the spring semester on the C&IS Engagement Portal.

The Speaking Studio

The Speaking Studio is a campus wide resource designed to help students improve their public speaking, presentation, and oral communication skills.

For questions, contact: acbillings1@ua.edu.

The Student Executive Council 

The Student Executive Council (SEC) is made up of various C&IS leaders and exists to promote collaboration across C&IS student organizations, current students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Applications are available in early spring on the C&IS Engagement Portal.

UA Ad Team

UA AdTeam competes in the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition, where students get to pitch a real client their campaign to solve a real problem for the client.

For questions, contact: ghwaters1@ua.edu.

Applications are available on the C&IS Engagement Portal.

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WorldStrides

WorldStrides have been affiliated study abroad providers to UA for over a decade, offering international education opportunities to hundreds of students.

Their office is located in B.B. Comer Hall.