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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

  • Members of the State Department post for a photograph in the DMC

    Global Voices Visit APR: State Department Delegation Tours Digital Media Center 

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    The College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) continues to distinguish itself as a place where students experience opportunities with global impact. On Sept. 19, Alabama Public Radio (APR), stationed inside The University of Alabama’s Digital Media Center (DMC), welcomed…

  • Heather Hayes stands in front of the a sign for TEDx Alabaster.

    Designing Beyond the Bare Minimum: Heather Hayes’ Call for Universal Design 

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    When Dr. Heather Ashley Hayes walked into her eye doctor’s office for a routine checkup, she expected the usual: a few uncomfortable flashes of light, the puff of air that startles the eye, perhaps the dilation drops that require sunglasses…

  • Confidant scholarship winners pose for a picture

    Confidant Scholarship Opens Doors for C&IS Students in Public Relations 

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    To some, summer means a break from classes or a chance to reset; to others, it’s an opportunity to take on a short-term job. To College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) students Aubri Wherry and Salome Montague, it meant…

  • Shaping the Next Generation of Industry Leaders, One Class at a Time

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    At the University of Alabama, the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) is more than a collection of classrooms and lecture halls; it’s a launchpad for dreams. Within its walls, ambition meets preparation, and passion is sculpted into purpose.…

  • From the Classroom to Centerstage

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    A journey from the quiet streets of Tuscaloosa to the glowing lights of the red carpet came to life for a remarkable group of students. The University of Alabama’s Center for Public Television received six nominations at the Southeast Emmys;…

  • Lars Anderson stands at a podium accepting the Cason Award in April 2025

    Lars Anderson Honored with Clarance E. Carson Award 

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    The Clarence E. Cason Award in Nonfiction Writing is a prestigious honor that celebrates the intersection of outstanding journalism and the deep-rooted cultural landscape of Alabama. Presented annually by the College of Communications & Information Sciences (C&IS), this award is…

  • Honors Day logo over a grid of photos of the Honors Day event.

    Honors Day: Celebrating Outstanding Students and Alumni 

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    On April 4, 2025, the College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS) celebrated its outstanding students and alumni at the annual Honors Day ceremony held at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Honors Day is an opportunity for C&IS to recognize…

  • Headshot of Hyoungkoo Khang, Ph.D.

    C&IS Professor Recipient of Korea Foundation Fellowship  

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    Advertising and public relations professor Hyoungkoo Khang, Ph.D., is one of the recipients of the prestigious Korea Foundation (KF) Fellowship for Field Research, providing him the opportunity to conduct research with local scholars in South Korea this summer.  The fellowship…

  • Leigh Baldwin taking a Selfie in front of a large blue banner showing Jimmy Fallon and Elmo next to the logo of "The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon"

    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 in the fall of 2024. With her family’s support, Baldwin…