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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C&IS Associate Professor Discusses Alabama’s Settlement with Meta
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Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the state of Alabama reached a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. over allegations involving the safety of children on social media platforms. A total…
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Expanding Excellence: C&IS Welcomes New Faculty Members
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As a new academic year begins, The University of Alabama’s College of Communication & Information Sciences is welcoming its largest group of new faculty in recent years. Fourteen educators, researchers and industry…
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Gregory Perreault Joins C&IS as Chair of Journalism and Creative Media
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Journalism is evolving at a rapid pace. New technologies, changing audience habits and shifting business models continue to redefine how news is produced and consumed. For Dr. Gregory Perreault, understanding those shifts starts…
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Windgate Foundation Grant Expands SLIS Book Arts Program
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The Windgate Foundation awarded the School of Library and Information Studies an impactful $4 million grant to expand its nationally recognized book arts program. The funding will support graduate scholarships,…
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Black Warrior Riverkeeper Continues to Bridge Communication and Conservation
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This summer, University of Alabama advertising and public relations student Mykah Hughley is using her communications skills to support a cause that extends far beyond the classroom. As the newest…
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C&IS Journalism and Creative Media Earns No. 25 Spot in BEA Rankings
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Since 2022, the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) has ranked schools based on their performance in the BEA Festival of Media Arts, a premier competition recognizing outstanding student and faculty creative…
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How Bama Blitz Impacts C&IS Ambassadors
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For 48 hours, The University of Alabama (UA) transforms into a hub of philanthropy for its campus-wide annual giving campaign. With this year’s theme being “Bama in Bloom”, the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) set its sights on using this campaign to uplift a cornerstone of the…
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Leading through Service: Lexi McMahon’s Leadership Tuscaloosa Experience
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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…
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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Let’s Talk AI
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Once relegated to science fiction, artificial intelligence is now integrated into our everyday life through webpages, apps, social media and more. This rapid growth can be daunting, making it challenging to grasp its full potential. Two experts, Meghan Dorn and Mark Barry, answer our questions on AI and provide a glimpse into what the future of communication and information may look like with this new tool.
STUDENT IMPACT
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Industry Immersion: A Student’s Perspective
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Follow student contributor Catherine O’Halloran’s journey as she meets with industry leaders in New York City and connects with the world of communication and information professionals. Through the C&IS Industry Immersion program and with the help of amazing C&IS alumni and friends, she gains valuable insights and practical advice to kickstart her career.
VIBRANT COMMUNITY
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Alumni News 2024
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C&IS alumni are leading in their fields and making names for themselves. Catch up on what your classmates have been doing by reading their updates in our new alumni news section.