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 Student Interns for The Tonight Show
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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…
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SLIS Alum Honored with Librarian Appreciation Award
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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…
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C&IS PR Program is a Finalist for the 2025 PRWeek Awards
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The College of Communication and Information Sciences Public Relations Program has been named a PRWeek finalist for the Outstanding Education Program award. This is the program’s 11th recognition as a…
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From C&IS to ESPN: Brad Edwards’ Winning Playbook for Success
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Brad’s career path began in the late 1980s and early 1990s when he worked as a student assistant in UA’s Sports Information Department. This role exposed him to the world…
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C&IS Professors Receive NCA Book Award
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Andrew Billings and Scott Parrot received the National Communication Association’s Communication & Sports Division’s Book Award for their book, Head Game: Mental Health in Sports Media.
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C&IS PhD Student Places 4th in Thesis Competition
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Samantha Burke placed 4th in a 3 Minute Thesis competition held by UA’s graduate school with her dissertation “News Ways to Study Grief: Public Memorials in the United States”
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Associate Professor Celebrated with Teaching Award
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Mark Barry was awarded by the National Alumni Association their 2024 Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award, recognizing his commitment to effective, ambitious teaching.
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C&IS Now Accepting Year-end Gifts
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As you consider your charitable giving near the end of the year, the College of Communication & Information Sciences encourages alumni to consider giving back to the College through the…
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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Transforming Water Research
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Rebecca Britt, Ph.D., and her team are unraveling online dynamics to pinpoint key voices in environmental health discussions. Funded by the Alabama Water Institute, their research not only decodes social media interactions but also translates raw data into practical insights for public health planning. Learn how their innovative approach is revolutionizing communication strategies and making way for more meaningful weather emergency interventions.
STUDENT IMPACT
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Developing Student Leaders
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Learn about the experience of C&IS’s Lead Retreat through the eyes of Tanaiya Sanders, a student whose confidence flourished because of her experience with the program. Lead Retreat nurtures students’ leadership growth through team-building exercises and workshops. Read about how this program shapes tomorrow’s leaders by helping them see their potential and the impact they can have on the world around them.
VIBRANT COMMUNITY
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Funds for the Future
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The Rising Tide 2.0, the homestretch for the University’s capital campaign, is challenging the college to reach higher than ever before. Get to know the C&IS capital campaign board members, learn why they support C&IS, and see how their work—and your support—will ensure we can provide students transformative experiences for years to come.