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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Introducing New College Leadership
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Meet the leaders shaping the future of C&IS! Our leadership team comprises a blend of fresh perspectives and seasoned experts, constantly adapting to the ever-changing landscape of communication education. In these exclusive profiles, members of the Dean’s Executive Council share their diverse backgrounds, passions and visions for their departments. From animal enthusiasts to travel aficionados, their experiences span nonprofits, sports reporting, crisis communication and more. Get to know the individuals steering C&IS toward a bright future and ensuring our students are well-equipped for the world beyond our halls.
STUDENT IMPACT
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C&IS Experiences the World! Students Learn Beyond the Classroom
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C&IS students have taken the classroom across the globe this year. From BBQ joints in Alabama to Paris, France and the Caribbean Sea, students told stories, examined human communication, tackled tourism marketing and engaged with industry professionals. These experiences forever changed the lives of the students who took on the adventures.
VIBRANT COMMUNITY
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Celebrating 50 Years of C&IS
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2023 is a year of celebration for C&IS. Since our College’s founding in 1973, we have achieved great success in the areas of communication, media and information. We proudly look back at the accomplishments we have made in our first 50 years.