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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Faculty and Doctoral Students Attend NCA Conference in New Orleans
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57 faculty and doctoral students attended the 110th Annual NCA Conference in New Orleans.
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Communication Studies Faculty Lead FOSAS Conference
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Communication Studies faculty led a two-day professional development program for the division of Finance Operations and Shared Administrative Services.
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SLIS Professors Chosen for Children’s Award Committees
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Ramona Caponegro, Joi Mahand, and Cristina Castor have been selected by the ALSC to serve on special committees dedicated to children’s literature.
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Associate Professor Selected as Inaugural ORED Senior Fellow
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Associate professor Matthew VanDyke has been selected to the ORED Senior Fellows program, which recognizes leaders in emerging UA fields.
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A+PR Professor Emeritus and Veteran to Read Newly Published Book
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Bruce K. Berger, Ph.D. will perform a reading from his newly published book Brothers Bound with a lecture on November 14.
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Alumna Kaitlan Collins featured in TIME100 Next List
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The TIME100 Next List celebrates individuals who shape the modern world in ways that may not be immediately recognized in traditional structures or celebrated during their lifetimes.
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Journalism Professor Honored by AHA
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The AHA announced that Rick Bragg will be inducted as an Alabama Humanities Fellow on December 2.
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C&IS Faculty Discuss Presidential Debates Ahead of Election
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As the 2024 presidential election approaches, C&IS met with assistant professors Ben Pyle and Josh Bramlett to discuss all three presidential debates.
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.