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 Alumni Recognized for Professional and Service Achievements
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On April 5, C&IS held its Honors Day ceremony and presented awards to nine college alumni.
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WVUA 23 student named finalist for Student Employee of the Year
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The University of Alabama has named WVUA 23 student reporter Avery Boyce a finalist for the 2023-2024 Student Employee of the Year award.
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SLIS donates $15,000 in books to Alabama Public School Libraries
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The University of Alabama’s School of Library & Information Studies donated over $15,000 worth of children’s and young adult books to five public schools in Alabama.
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Pat Duggins: A Radio Icon
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Pat Duggins, Alabama Public Radio news director, has had many career moments in his time as a journalist that make for exceptional stories. This is his.
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Through Thick and Thin: What support means for Madison Brainerd
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From childhood, Madison Brainerd and her parents would make short videos where she pretended to be a news anchor on television. This is her first-gen story.
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Meet Johana Chavez, the photographer behind C&IS’s Bama Blitz campaign
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Johana Chavez is the photographer behind the 2024 Bama Blitz campaign. This is her first-gen story.
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From first-generation to professor, Adam Brooks uses life experience to help UA students
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Dr. Adam Brooks is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Studies. This is his first-gen story.
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C&IS alum wins AAF’s Most Promising Rising Star award
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Kennedy Studdard, a C&IS alum, has received the American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Rising Star Award.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
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What Influences the Vote?
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Six C&IS researchers have found a common goal – to understand politics broadly. Recognizing the growing impacts and rapidly evolving role of politics, communication and media in democratic and public life, these faculty founded the Office of Politics, Communication and Media (OPCaM). OPCaM is one of the first research offices of its kind, and its broad focus on politics, communication and media allows the group to gain a full picture of an election. As the U.S. approaches a midterm election cycle, find out how OPCaM’s research offers a better understanding of voter participation, political candidates and elections in America.
STUDENT IMPACT
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VIBRANT COMMUNITY
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