Dr. Heather Ashley Hayes, associate dean for graduate studies in the College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS), has been selected as one of The University of Alabama’s 2026–2027 fellows for the Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP). The program brings together faculty and administrators from across the SEC to strengthen their leadership…
A single saved collard seed connects the stories of two Alabama farmers. In the hands of book artists Sarah Bryant and Katie Baldwin, that seed became the starting point for a story about land, community and the people who cultivate both. Bryant, a professor of book arts in The University of Alabama School of Library…
Dr. Heather Ashley Hayes has been named associate dean for graduate studies at the College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS), bringing her experience as an interdisciplinary scholar, educator and mentor to the College’s graduate programs. In her new role, Hayes will work across C&IS to strengthen the graduate student experience and help shape the…
University of Alabama professor Rebecca K. Ivic is calling for a fundamental shift in how artificial intelligence is designed and evaluated for health: an AI system should not be considered effective only because it provides accurate information. Ivic is a commissioner and the University of Alabama’s co-secretariat lead for the Nature Medicine Commission on Quality Health Information…
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly embedded in everyday life, but understanding how it works, how it should be used and what ethical questions it raises can be difficult. As communities navigate those questions, three College of Communication & Information Sciences researchers are looking to a familiar and trusted resource for help: libraries. Dr. Yuan Li and Dr.…
Books are more than the words printed on their pages. Their materials, structure and craftsmanship can reveal how they were made and the people who shaped them. As an assistant professor of book arts at the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS), Kyle Clark explores that history through bookbinding, preservation and the close examination of books as physical objects.…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
