Tag Advertising and Public Relations


IMLS Grant Supports C&IS Research on Libraries and AI Literacy 

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly embedded in everyday life, but understanding how it works, how it should be used and what ethical questions it raises can be difficult. As communities navigate those questions, three College of Communication & Information Sciences researchers are looking to a familiar and trusted resource for help: libraries.  Dr. Yuan Li and Dr.…


AARP: Digital Engagement Intern

The AARP Alabama team seeks a Digital Engagement Intern to join our energetic team and assist with social media, content creation, and graphic design focused on key issues such as caregiving, financial security, and more. This is a paid internship with an anticipated start date in Fall 2026, and it will last through the end of the year, with the…


C&IS Associate Professor Discusses Alabama’s Settlement with Meta

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 going to Alabama. The settlement requires Meta to implement several changes to how children use…


Expanding Excellence: C&IS Welcomes New Faculty Members 

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, advertising and public relations, communication studies and library and information studies. Together, they represent an investment in…