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Empowering Industry Newcomers
Published:
1/4/2024
Discover the inspiring journey of two C&IS alumni, united by Minerva and inseparable since, who are fueled by a passion to create and educate. Together, they've crafted an innovative mentorship program, empowering newcomers to the advertising industry. Click below to delve into their story and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of their award-winning ads, dissected shot by shot.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION
A Commitment to Research
Published:
4/1/2022
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.

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Celebrating the C&IS Community

At C&IS, our story is told through the remarkable achievements of our people — past, present, and future. From alumni making waves in their industries to faculty earning national recognition, and students pushing boundaries with their talent and ambition, this is where we share the moments that make us proud. Explore the latest news and announcements to see how the C&IS community is shaping the world

C&IS honors faculty and staff at awards luncheon

Published:

6/13/2024

The 2024 C&IS Faculty and Staff Awards Luncheon occurred Monday, May 6, at the Hotel Capstone. This yearly event honors members of the C&IS community who go above and beyond…
Journalism Professor Receives Award for Outstanding Public Service

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5/31/2024

Chris Roberts, Ph.D., won the Dorothy Bowles Award for Outstanding Public Service from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). The award honors his work with the…
Alabama Forensics Council wins ten National Championships

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5/30/2024

The AFC has won ten championships in recent tournaments, including sweepstakes champion at the National Online Forensics Championship tournament.
C&IS Alumni Recognized for Professional and Service Achievements

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5/16/2024

On April 5, C&IS held its Honors Day ceremony and presented awards to nine college alumni.
WVUA 23 student named finalist for Student Employee of the Year

Published:

5/1/2024

The University of Alabama has named WVUA 23 student reporter Avery Boyce a finalist for the 2023-2024 Student Employee of the Year award.
SLIS donates $15,000 in books to Alabama Public School Libraries

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4/22/2024

The University of Alabama’s School of Library & Information Studies donated over $15,000 worth of children’s and young adult books to five public schools in Alabama.
Pat Duggins: A Radio Icon

Published:

4/18/2024

Pat Duggins, Alabama Public Radio news director, has had many career moments in his time as a journalist that make for exceptional stories. This is his.
Through Thick and Thin: What support means for Madison Brainerd

Published:

4/16/2024

From childhood, Madison Brainerd and her parents would make short videos where she pretended to be a news anchor on television. This is her first-gen story.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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A Commitment to Research

Published:

4/1/2022

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.

STUDENT IMPACT

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VIBRANT COMMUNITY

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