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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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.
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Journalism Professor Honored by AHA
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The AHA announced that Rick Bragg will be inducted as an Alabama Humanities Fellow on December 2.
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C&IS Faculty Discuss Presidential Debates Ahead of Election
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As the 2024 presidential election approaches, C&IS met with assistant professors Ben Pyle and Josh Bramlett to discuss all three presidential debates.
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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.
