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
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Associate Dean Accepted into Leadership U
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Steven Yates, Ph.D., associate dean of undergraduate and graduate studies for C&IS, has joined The University of Alabama’s 2024-2025 Leadership U class.
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Holle Endowed Chair Recognized by Board of Trustees
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Robin Boylorn, Ph.D., has been recognized as a Distinguished Research Professor by The University of Alabama’s Board of Trustees.
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UA Cuts Ribbon on Holle Center for Communication Arts
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C&IS has unveiled the Holle Center for Communication Arts, an incubator and collaborative space for modern storytelling.
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UA Squares off Against UGA for Beat Week
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During the week of September 23, UA and UGA will face off in a friendly annual giving competition. Help us teach the Dawgs to behave.
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Noor Ghazal Aswad Wins NCA’s Emerging Scholar Award
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Dr. Noor Ghazal Aswad, an assistant professor in the Communication Studies department, received the NCA Public Address Division’s Emerging Scholar award.
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WVUA 23 Director Wins the American Advertising Federation’s Governor’s Award
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Amy Martin, director of creative services and programming for WVUA 23, received the Governor’s Award during the AAF District 7 Leadership Conference on August 24.
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C&IS Associate Professors Produce Gene Stallings Documentary
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Associate professors Chandra Clark and Michael Bruce have produced “Do Right: the Stallings Standard”, a documentary following the story of Coach Gene Stallings. The documentary premiered on September 26.
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SLIS Professor Wins Gold Award for Poetry
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SLIS professor Jeff Weddle has won the FAPA 2024 Gold President’s Book Award for Poetry for his book, Driving the Lost Highway.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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A Commitment to Research
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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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