This year, the World Games showcased a “New Generation of Global Sports” less than 60 miles from The University of Alabama campus. With UA’s close proximity to the World Games and the recognizable talent of C&IS faculty and students in the areas of sports communication and digital media, students gained invaluable experience, which led them…
C&IS alumnus and founder and CEO of The 30A Company, Mike Ragsdale, teamed up with two C&IS faculty to explore the real-world impact of travel on people’s well-being. Using the College’s state-of-the-art social media analytics lab, the team helped The 30A Company to visualize the benefits of travel and analyze key factors that can improve…
Recent scholarship from C&IS professors includes topics such as managing the uncertainty of “ghosting,” understanding racial representation in technology, breaking veteran stereotypes and analyzing the perception of sports officiating technology.
When Bobby Bones, National Geographic and BBC Studios approached Jeffrey Weaver about producing Breaking Bobby Bones, he knew exactly the team he needed to assemble to get the job done. Weaver enlisted the help of three fellow alumni he met years prior, proving the strength and opportunities the C&IS alumni network provides.
In his time at The University of Alabama, former head football coach Gene Stallings made a lasting impact on his players, colleagues and the entire UA community. Motivated by his legacy, C&IS professors and producers set out to capture his story and his influence in a documentary. Do Right: The Stallings Standard showcases the creative…
The development of new technologies, enhanced facilities and unprecedented studies have propelled advancements in communication and information research. As the ever-evolving field continues to expand, it has become increasingly important for communicators to adopt these emerging trends and technologies. In an effort to remain a step ahead, C&IS invested more than $200,000 in state-of-the-art equipment…
