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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President Peter J. Mohler Visits C&IS
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As summer gives way to fall, the energy of a new academic year fills the campus at The University of Alabama. This August not only marked the return of students…
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C&IS Professor Recipient of Korea Foundation Fellowship
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Advertising and public relations professor Hyoungkoo Khang, Ph.D., is one of the recipients of the prestigious Korea Foundation (KF) Fellowship for Field Research, providing him the opportunity to conduct research…
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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”
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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Leading in the Disciplines of the Future
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C&IS is made up of pioneers, shaping the present by anticipating the future. Through new programs in SLIS and Communication Studies, we are making education more accessible for different student populations. We also lead at the forefront of research with new developments, such as our sports and gaming think tank, which brings in partners from outside the college.
STUDENT IMPACT
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Stand for Good
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Students in the creative advertising portfolio program, Minerva, are taught to be bold and use their voice and creativity for the greater good. In 2022, a team of Minerva students created The Backbone Awards to reward advertising organizations and professionals for that same boldness they value. The awards honor people and agencies that use their platform, their ideas, and their creativity to inspire positive change. Read about the inspiring way the awards were developed.
VIBRANT COMMUNITY
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Empowering Industry Newcomers
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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.