
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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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…
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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.

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.







