A single saved collard seed connects the stories of two Alabama farmers. In the hands of book artists Sarah Bryant and Katie Baldwin, that seed became the starting point for a story about land, community and the people who cultivate both. Bryant, a professor of book arts in The University of Alabama School of Library…
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…
University of Alabama professor Rebecca K. Ivic is calling for a fundamental shift in how artificial intelligence is designed and evaluated for health: an AI system should not be considered effective only because it provides accurate information. Ivic is a commissioner and the University of Alabama’s co-secretariat lead for the Nature Medicine Commission on Quality Health Information…
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…
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 a sports reporter in Palm Beach, Perreault spent his days chasing stories. But it was…
The College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) is celebrating another milestone as the Tisch Student Services and Engagement Team, alongside the C&IS Ambassadors, was recently recognized with some of the University’s most prestigious honors. At the EXEMPLO Awards, UA’s Office of Student Life’s highest recognition for service, leadership and engagement, the Tisch team and their student leaders proved exactly why C&IS is known for student support and community building. The…
Dr. Josh Bramlett, Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, was recently recognized for his political communication research at annual meetings of the Southern States Communication Association and Central States Communication Association. Southern States Communication Association At SSCA, held from April 8-12 in Birmingham, AL, Dr. Bramlett presented the top paper in…
The College of Communication and Information Sciences is proud to announce that Dr. Miriam Sweeney has been selected as the incoming director of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS). Dr. Sweeney will be stepping into this administrative role on July 1st as Dr. Jamie Naidoo returns to the faculty in Fall 2026 after concluding…
On a Friday evening in late March, a room full of curious minds gathered to hear C&IS assistant professor Dr. A.J. Bauer talk about his latest book, Making the Liberal Media: How Conservatives Built a Movement Against the Press. The conversation that unfolded was as timely as it was historically rich. As a historian, ethnographer and former journalist, Bauer brought a unique perspective to the discussion, tracing how…
The College of Communication and Information Sciences’ (C&IS) Andrew Billings, Ph.D., was named one of the 2026 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Award recipients. Selected by the SEC Provosts, recipients of this award are elite professionals who expand the boundaries of research, enhance their university’s reputation and embody stellar performance. Since 2012, the SEC Faculty Achievement Awards have honored one faculty…
