The College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) continues to distinguish itself as a place where students experience opportunities with global impact. On Sept. 19, Alabama Public Radio (APR), stationed inside The University of Alabama’s Digital Media Center (DMC), welcomed its first State Department delegation. The event brought international voices and perspectives directly to campus. …
When Dr. Heather Ashley Hayes walked into her eye doctor’s office for a routine checkup, she expected the usual: a few uncomfortable flashes of light, the puff of air that startles the eye, perhaps the dilation drops that require sunglasses indoors for the rest of the day. Instead, she walked out with news that would…
To some, summer means a break from classes or a chance to reset; to others, it’s an opportunity to take on a short-term job. To College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) students Aubri Wherry and Salome Montague, it meant transformation. Their summer in New York City offered mentorship, growth and a view of what…
At the University of Alabama, the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) is more than a collection of classrooms and lecture halls; it’s a launchpad for dreams. Within its walls, ambition meets preparation, and passion is sculpted into purpose. Professors don’t just lecture; they mentor, nurture and ignite a fire within their students. Projects…
A journey from the quiet streets of Tuscaloosa to the glowing lights of the red carpet came to life for a remarkable group of students. The University of Alabama’s Center for Public Television received six nominations at the Southeast Emmys; an honor made more extraordinary by the fact that five of those projects were both…
The Clarence E. Cason Award in Nonfiction Writing is a prestigious honor that celebrates the intersection of outstanding journalism and the deep-rooted cultural landscape of Alabama. Presented annually by the College of Communications & Information Sciences (C&IS), this award is more than just a recognition of literary achievement; it is a tribute to a legacy…
On April 4, 2025, the College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS) celebrated its outstanding students and alumni at the annual Honors Day ceremony held at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Honors Day is an opportunity for C&IS to recognize graduates who have made exceptional contributions to their professions, communities and beyond. Each year, one…
Follow student contributor Catherine O’Halloran’s journey as she meets with industry leaders in New York City and connects with the world of communication and information professionals. Through the C&IS Industry Immersion program and with the help of amazing C&IS alumni and friends, she gains valuable insights and practical advice to kickstart her career.
We are grateful to all alumni and friends who support C&IS. Your generous contributions further our mission to develop global leaders who do the extraordinary across the full communication, media and information spectrum. Read about what motivates our donors and see who has supported our college in the past year.
C&IS alumni are leading in their fields and making names for themselves. Catch up on what your classmates have been doing by reading their updates in our new alumni news section.
