Alabama Public Radio Intern Earns Recognition at Hearst Awards
Senior News Media major Cooper Townsend is gaining recognition for his work in audio journalism through Alabama Public Radio (APR). Townsend, who currently serves as an intern with the station, recently placed in the national Hearst Audio Awards for his reporting. He tied for 20th out of the record 78 entries entered in the competition. His audio piece focused on a fundraiser in Huntsville, Alabama, where…
University of Alabama Professor Chandra Clark Recognized as National Journalism Leader
The College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS) at The University of Alabama announces that Chandra Clark, Ph.D., associate professor of journalism and creative media, has been selected as one of 150 journalism leaders for the Center for Community News (CCN) at the University of Vermont’s 2026 class of Faculty Champions. The designation recognizes leadership…
Creative Media Students Make their Mark at Hearst Multimedia Narrative Storytelling Competition
The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) continues to excel on the national stage, with two student projects named among the top 20 winners in the Hearst Multimedia Visual/Narrative Storytelling Competition. The recognition came from a competitive field of 97 entries representing 57 schools. In addition to the individual honors, UA ranked eighth out of 10 institutions for the highest…
From Campus Fields to National Screens, The Playbook of Jonathan Biles
When Jonathan Biles arrived in Tuscaloosa in 2013, he knew two things: he wanted to work in sports media, and he wasn’t afraid to take a different path to get there. While many of his peers built their resumes through The Crimson White, the University’s storied student newspaper, Biles stacked up multiple paid writing gigs, covering football, basketball, gymnastics and just about any other sport he could cover. …
Shaping the Next Generation of Industry Leaders, One Class at a Time
At the University of Alabama, the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) is more than a collection of classrooms and lecture halls; it’s a launchpad for dreams. Within its walls, ambition meets preparation, and passion is sculpted into purpose. Professors don’t just lecture; they mentor, nurture and ignite a fire within their students. Projects…
Lars Anderson Honored with Clarance E. Carson Award
The Clarence E. Cason Award in Nonfiction Writing is a prestigious honor that celebrates the intersection of outstanding journalism and the deep-rooted cultural landscape of Alabama. Presented annually by the College of Communications & Information Sciences (C&IS), this award is more than just a recognition of literary achievement; it is a tribute to a legacy…
C&IS Student Interns for The Tonight Show
C&IS creative media major, Leigh Baldwin, has joined the 70-year legacy of “The Tonight Show” as a general production and control room intern for a yearlong internship with NBCUniversal, beginning in the fall of 2024. With her family’s support, Baldwin lives in the Upper East Side of Manhattan and takes her classes online while simultaneously…
Alumna Kaitlan Collins featured in TIME100 Next List
The TIME100 Next List celebrates individuals who shape the modern world in ways that may not be immediately recognized in traditional structures or celebrated during their lifetimes.
Journalism Professor Honored by AHA
The AHA announced that Rick Bragg will be inducted as an Alabama Humanities Fellow on December 2.
Former Crimson White editor wins MAAH Stone Book Award
Victor Luckerson, former editor for The Crimson White, has been awarded the Top Stone Book Award for his first book, Built From the Fire.