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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NOAA approves ICIR research project for almost $200,000
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NOAA has awarded nearly $200,000 in funding for water research to be conducted by UA’s Institute for Communication and Information Research.
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SLIS Book Bonanza is Accepting Applications
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The School of Library and Information Studies is awarding new children’s and young adult books to school libraries in Alabama’s Black Belt region.
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Ads of the World features Minerva students’ work
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Ads of the World is showcasing nine advertising campaigns from UA students in Minerva.
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C&IS professor speaks at International Sport Seminar in Saudi Arabia
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Dr. Andrew Billings spoke in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the International Sport Media and Journalism Seminar.
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Feeding Children Through Service Learning
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Susan Daria’s Concepting and Implementation class in A&PR helps feed children who face food insecurity.
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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.