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 change how she sees the world just outside the halls of Reese Phifer. LT is a…
Communication & Information Sciences alumnus and one of sports journalism’s most recognizable voices, Rece Davis, was honored as the 2026 Distinguished American Sportsman by the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. The recognition was presented during the Hall of Fame’s 58th Annual Induction Banquet and Ceremony on May 9, 2026. Davis now joins a distinguished list of honorees…
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 and their student leaders proved exactly why C&IS is known for student support and community building. The…
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 SSCA, held from April 8-12 in Birmingham, AL, Dr. Bramlett presented the top paper in…
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 on July 1st as Dr. Jamie Naidoo returns to the faculty in Fall 2026 after concluding…
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 the hard work and accomplishments within C&IS. It serves as the official stage for recognizing the…
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 was historically rich. As a historian, ethnographer and former journalist, Bauer brought a unique perspective to the discussion, tracing how…
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 honor the AAF can give members who have exemplified long-term contributions to the advertising industry…
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 insights to panel discussions on the rise of artificial intelligence, the event provided comprehensive advice for aspiring advertisers and PR professionals ready to…
In the high-stakes world of advertising, a strong portfolio isn’t just a collection of work; it’s key to career opportunities. Since its inception in 2015, Minerva has served as a launchpad for College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) students aiming to earn spots at the industry’s top agencies. Led by Associate Professor Mark Barry, this opportunity is more than just a course. Minerva is a collaborative hub where students can create materials that allow students to develop a strong…
