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, Minerva is more than just a classroom experience, it is a launching pad for the next wave of advertising professionals. Created in 2015, Minerva, centered around creative advertising, was created to help students graduate with a competitive portfolio, giving them an advantage when applying to work at top agencies. Led by Associate Professor Mark Barry, the course has become a creative hub where students, alums and faculty work together to push…
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…
As summer gives way to fall, the energy of a new academic year fills the campus at The University of Alabama. This August not only marked the return of students for the 2025 fall semester but also ushered in a historic moment for the institution, the arrival of its 30th president, Peter J. Mohler, M.D. To…
Advertising and public relations professor Hyoungkoo Khang, Ph.D., is one of the recipients of the prestigious Korea Foundation (KF) Fellowship for Field Research, providing him the opportunity to conduct research with local scholars in South Korea this summer. The fellowship supports researchers engaged in significant studies related to Korea and Korean studies. Dr. Khang will…
C&IS creative media major, Leigh Baldwin, has joined the 70-year legacy of “The Tonight Show” as a general production and control room intern for a yearlong internship with NBCUniversal, beginning in the fall of 2024. With her family’s support, Baldwin lives in the Upper East Side of Manhattan and takes her classes online while simultaneously…
Candice Hardy, a School of Library and Information Studies alum, has been selected as an honoree of the I Love My Librarian award by I Love Libraries, an initiative of the American Library Association. Hardy was awarded with a cash award during an award ceremony at American Library Association’s LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience. The…
