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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C&IS Faculty Recognized at AEJMC Annual Conference
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Each year, scholars, educators and media professionals gather for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Annual Conference, one of the field’s leading forums for research, education and professional exchange. The organization brings together those working across journalism and mass communication…
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C&IS Associate Professor Discusses Alabama’s Settlement with Meta
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Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the state of Alabama reached a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. over allegations involving the safety of children on social media platforms. A total of $17 billion will be distributed nationwide, with $117 million…
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Expanding Excellence: C&IS Welcomes New Faculty Members
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As a new academic year begins, The University of Alabama’s College of Communication & Information Sciences is welcoming its largest group of new faculty in recent years. Fourteen educators, researchers and industry professionals are joining the college this fall, bringing expertise that spans journalism,…
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Gregory Perreault Joins C&IS as Chair of Journalism and Creative Media
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Journalism is evolving at a rapid pace. New technologies, changing audience habits and shifting business models continue to redefine how news is produced and consumed. For Dr. Gregory Perreault, understanding those shifts starts with listening to the people experiencing them every day. As…
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Windgate Foundation Grant Expands SLIS Book Arts Program
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The Windgate Foundation awarded the School of Library and Information Studies an impactful $4 million grant to expand its nationally recognized book arts program. The funding will support graduate scholarships, assistantships and studio resources, helping ensure the program’s continued growth…
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Black Warrior Riverkeeper Continues to Bridge Communication and Conservation
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This summer, University of Alabama advertising and public relations student Mykah Hughley is using her communications skills to support a cause that extends far beyond the classroom. As the newest communications intern for Black Warrior Riverkeeper, she is helping tell…
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C&IS Journalism and Creative Media Earns No. 25 Spot in BEA Rankings
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Since 2022, the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) has ranked schools based on their performance in the BEA Festival of Media Arts, a premier competition recognizing outstanding student and faculty creative work. The festival celebrates excellence across seven categories: audio, documentary, film & video, interactive multimedia &…
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How Bama Blitz Impacts C&IS Ambassadors
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For 48 hours, The University of Alabama (UA) transforms into a hub of philanthropy for its campus-wide annual giving campaign. With this year’s theme being “Bama in Bloom”, the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) set its sights on using this campaign to uplift a cornerstone of the College’s community: the C&IS Ambassadors. As the primary liaison between the college and…
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Leading through Service: Lexi McMahon’s Leadership Tuscaloosa Experience
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When Lexi McMahon, coordinator of recruitment and outreach for the Tisch Student Services and Engagement Team, first accepted her spot in the Leadership Tuscaloosa (LT) program, she saw it as a way to network and sharpen her professional skills. She didn’t expect it to become something that would…