Tag Communication Studies


Heather Hayes Selected as SEC Academic Leadership Development Fellow 

Dr. Heather Ashley Hayes, associate dean for graduate studies in the College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS), has been selected as one of The University of Alabama’s 2026–2027 fellows for the Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC ALDP).  The program brings together faculty and administrators from across the SEC to strengthen their leadership…


Heather Hayes Appointed C&IS Associate Dean for Graduate Studies 

Dr. Heather Ashley Hayes has been named associate dean for graduate studies at the College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS), bringing her experience as an interdisciplinary scholar, educator and mentor to the College’s graduate programs.  In her new role, Hayes will work across C&IS to strengthen the graduate student experience and help shape the…


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…


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…


NABJ + Wall Street Journal Internship – Summer 2027

The 2027 NABJ + Wall Street Journal Internship is a paid, 10-week, in-person summer program offering college students and eligible graduate students real-world newsroom experience, mentorship, training, and opportunities to pitch and produce stories at WSJ locations across the U.S. Applicants must be NABJ student members, enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university, have…