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President Peter J. Mohler Visits C&IS 

As summer gives way to fall, the energy of a new academic year fills the campus at The University of Alabama. This August not only marked the return of students for the 2025 fall semester but also ushered in a historic moment for the institution, the arrival of its 30th president, Peter J. Mohler, M.D. To…


A Spirit of Giving 2024

We are grateful to all alumni and friends who support C&IS. Your generous contributions further our mission to develop global leaders who do the extraordinary across the full communication, media and information spectrum. Read about what motivates our donors and see who has supported our college in the past year.


Alumni News 2024

C&IS alumni are leading in their fields and making names for themselves. Catch up on what your classmates have been doing by reading their updates in our new alumni news section.


Funds for the Future

The Rising Tide 2.0, the homestretch for the University’s capital campaign, is challenging the college to reach higher than ever before. Get to know the C&IS capital campaign board members, learn why they support C&IS, and see how their work—and your support—will ensure we can provide students transformative experiences for years to come.


Empowering Industry Newcomers

Discover the inspiring journey of two C&IS alumni, united by Minerva and inseparable since, who are fueled by a passion to create and educate. Together, they've crafted an innovative mentorship program, empowering newcomers to the advertising industry. Click below to delve into their story and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of their award-winning…


Celebrating 50 Years of C&IS

2023 is a year of celebration for C&IS. Since our College’s founding in 1973, we have achieved great success in the areas of communication, media and information. We proudly look back at the accomplishments we have made in our first 50 years.


A Spirit of Giving: 2022

Thank you to our alumni and friends who support C&IS. Your generous contributions further our mission to develop global leaders who do the extraordinary across the full communication, media and information spectrum, and we appreciate you.


Craving Happiness? C&IS Research Study Finds Answers

C&IS alumnus and founder and CEO of The 30A Company, Mike Ragsdale, teamed up with two C&IS faculty to explore the real-world impact of travel on people’s well-being. Using the College’s state-of-the-art social media analytics lab, the team helped The 30A Company to visualize the benefits of travel and analyze key factors that can improve…


C&IS Alumni Reconnect to Produce Hit TV Series

When Bobby Bones, National Geographic and BBC Studios approached Jeffrey Weaver about producing Breaking Bobby Bones, he knew exactly the team he needed to assemble to get the job done. Weaver enlisted the help of three fellow alumni he met years prior, proving the strength and opportunities the C&IS alumni network provides.