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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UA Freshmen win Telly Award for Best Student Film
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Chris Chaei Washington and Alexz Adriyel have won a Gold People’s Telly for Best Student Film for their short film, “ONLY ONE NIGHT THO.”
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C&IS honors faculty and staff at awards luncheon
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The 2024 C&IS Faculty and Staff Awards Luncheon occurred Monday, May 6, at the Hotel Capstone. This yearly event honors members of the C&IS community who go above and beyond in their work within the college, as well as those…
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Journalism Professor Receives Award for Outstanding Public Service
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Chris Roberts, Ph.D., won the Dorothy Bowles Award for Outstanding Public Service from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). The award honors his work with the AEJMC election committee and the Society of Professional Journalists’ (SPJ)…
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Alabama Forensics Council wins ten national championships
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The AFC has won ten championships in recent tournaments, including sweepstakes champion at the National Online Forensics Championship tournament.
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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.