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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Former Crimson White editor wins MAAH Stone Book Award
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Victor Luckerson, former editor for The Crimson White, has been awarded the Top Stone Book Award for his first book, Built From the Fire.
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C&IS Welcomes Inaugural Shelby Scholars Class
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The inaugural class of the Shelby Scholars program has been announced, including seven C&IS students
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C&IS Celebrates its 2024 Hall of Fame
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On October 10, the College of Communications & Information Sciences inducted its 23rd class into its Hall of Fame.
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C&IS Celebrates Family Weekend
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To celebrate Family Weekend, C&IS is holding a faculty and staff meet and greet in the Reese Phifer rotunda at 3:00 P.M. on October 11.
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Noor Ghazal Aswad Wins Karl R. Wallace Award
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Noor Ghazal Aswad, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Communication Studies department, has received the NCA Karl R. Wallace Memorial Award.
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Associate Professor Wins Richard Wall Memorial Award
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Dimitrios Latsis, Ph.D., has received the Richard Wall Memorial Award from the Theatre Library Association.
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Global Water Security Center receives $2.4 million Grant
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The Global Water Security Center at The University of Alabama has received a $2.4 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Defense.
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Associate Dean Accepted into Leadership U
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Steven Yates, Ph.D., associate dean of undergraduate and graduate studies for C&IS, has joined The University of Alabama’s 2024-2025 Leadership U class.
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.