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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Voting Now Open For The 2023 Backbone Awards
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Student voting has opened for the Backbone Awards, an award sponsored by The University of Alabama’s Minerva portfolio program.
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APR wins national acclaim from NABJ and RTDNA
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Alabama Public Radio (APR) has won national recognition for its radio and web news series, “No Stone Unturned: Preserving Slave Cemeteries in Alabama.”
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StoryCorps to preserve stories of gulf coast residents in visit
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StoryCorps will be in Alabama from October 25 to November 25 to record interviews in-person and virtually.
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Hayes Awarded Donald H. Ecroyd Award
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The National Communication Association (NCA) has awarded Dr. Heather Hayes the Donald H. Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teacher in Higher Education for the 2023-2024 year.
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SLIS professor named finalist in first-ever BRAVA Awards
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Assistant professor Sarah Bryant in the SLIS was named a finalist for the inaugural BRAVA Awards.
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A+PR professor named SPRF Senior Practitioner
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The Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF) recognized senior instructor Tracy Sims as an SPRF Senior Practitioner during its 50th anniversary. Sims was one of 10 individuals selected for the award.
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A+PR professors honored in France for Article of the Year award
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Two professors in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations (A+PR), Drs. Steven Holiday and Jameson Hayes, were recognized this summer for their research in corporate responsibility and strategic planning.
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UA’s PRSSA named Star Chapter by national PRSSA
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The University of Alabama’s PRSSA chapter received a Star Chapter Award from national PRSSA. UA was one of 38 schools chosen for the award.
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The Cecil Hurt Support Fund for Excellence in Sports Media Reaches Full Endowment
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The Cecil Hurt Support Fund for Excellence in Sports Media is fully endowed, with the first recipient set to be named in Spring 2024.