COMMUNICATOR

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Featured Content
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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Communicator

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

A+PR professor named SPRF Senior Practitioner

Published:

9/18/2023

The Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF) recognized senior instructor Tracy Sims as an SPRF Senior Practitioner during its 50th anniversary. Sims was one of 10 individuals selected for the award.
A+PR professors honored in France for Article of the Year award

Published:

9/18/2023

Two professors in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations (A+PR), Drs. Steven Holiday and Jameson Hayes, were recognized this summer for their research in corporate responsibility and strategic planning.
UA’s PRSSA named Star Chapter by national PRSSA

Published:

9/18/2023

The University of Alabama’s PRSSA chapter received a Star Chapter Award from national PRSSA. UA was one of 38 schools chosen for the award.
The Cecil Hurt Support Fund for Excellence in Sports Media Reaches Full Endowment

Published:

8/2/2023

The Cecil Hurt Support Fund for Excellence in Sports Media is fully endowed, with the first recipient set to be named in Spring 2024.
Bullshit Politics: Why Misinformation is not Always a Lie

Published:

4/6/2023

Ph.D. student Grant Merrill explains the difference between “bullshit” and misinformation and how “bullshit politics” might not be all that bad.
C&IS Celebrates Luce Scholar Mary Caroline Yuk

Published:

4/4/2023

Mary Caroline Yuk, graduate of The University of Alabama, has been recognized as a Luce Scholar for her work on hearing healthcare disparities and gerontology.
Election Mailers

Published:

11/2/2022

With the 2022 midterms days away, Ph.D. student Gil Carter provides a brief overview of physical mail sent to voters via the U.S. Postal Service.
“Waaaaiiit, what is the tea?! The girls are FIGHTING!”: Facebook, TikTok and Political Smear Campaigns

Published:

4/18/2022

Ph.D. student Mackenzie Quick discusses smear campaigns on popular social media.

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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