Our distinguished faculty and staff inspire others through their remarkable leadership and commitment to their industries. Recent work from our faculty and staff includes research on the phenomenon of the TikTok algorithm, speech pedagogy and its impact on campus communities, service-learning and volunteering with local elementary schools, and creative leadership behind the production of award-winning…
Kyle Holland, instructor and studio manager for the Book Arts program in the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS), has taught many students how to create their first, hand-printed book, but when he met chemical engineering doctoral student, Elizabeth Bury, he found a new way to use the art of letterpress printing. Holland and…
C&IS faculty are consistently recognized for their scholarly contributions. Explore some of the most recent books published by our faculty.
Six C&IS researchers have found a common goal - to understand politics broadly. Recognizing the growing impacts and rapidly evolving role of politics, communication and media in democratic and public life, these faculty founded the Office of Politics, Communication and Media (OPCaM). OPCaM is one of the first research offices of its kind, and its…
Recent scholarship from C&IS professors includes topics such as managing the uncertainty of “ghosting,” understanding racial representation in technology, breaking veteran stereotypes and analyzing the perception of sports officiating technology.
In his time at The University of Alabama, former head football coach Gene Stallings made a lasting impact on his players, colleagues and the entire UA community. Motivated by his legacy, C&IS professors and producers set out to capture his story and his influence in a documentary. Do Right: The Stallings Standard showcases the creative…
The development of new technologies, enhanced facilities and unprecedented studies have propelled advancements in communication and information research. As the ever-evolving field continues to expand, it has become increasingly important for communicators to adopt these emerging trends and technologies. In an effort to remain a step ahead, C&IS invested more than $200,000 in state-of-the-art equipment…
