UA’s Bruce to be Named President of BEA
An associate professor of journalism and creative media at The University of Alabama has been elected president of the Broadcast Education Association.
UA Student Selected for Advertising Internship Program
University of Alabama student Alexandra McKee has been named a finalist for the 2017 American Advertising Federation’s Vance and Betty Lee Stickell Student Internship Program.
UA Students to Participate in Global News Relay
University of Alabama students from the department of journalism and creative media are teaming with 15 universities around the world for the fourth-annual Global News Relay.
Weber Shandwick CEO to Address UA Students, Faculty
Andy Polansky, CEO of Weber Shandwick, will deliver the 19th Koten Distinguished Lecture in Public Relations Tuesday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m. on his topic, “Navigating Through a Dizzying Pace of Change.”
Library Expert to Give Keynote Address at UA Diversity Symposium
Dr. Clara Chu, one of the nation’s top experts in international libraries, will give the keynote address at the College of Communication and Information Sciences’ Diversity Symposium.
Alabama Forensics Council Wins 21st National Championship
The Alabama Forensics Council won its 21st national championship in March at the Novice National Championship Tournament at the University of West Florida.
UA’s College of Communication and Information Sciences Wins Big at American Advertising Awards
The College of Communication and Information Sciences won multiple student and professional awards at the local American Advertising Awards.
Public Relations Diversity Hinges on Leadership
A recent literature review by Dr. Nilanjana Bardhan, a board member of the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at The University of Alabama, showcases diversity and inclusion trends in the PR industry throughout the 1990s and 2000s. While some progress has been made in terms of recruitment of minorities and advancement of women to more senior executive positions, very little has changed since the 1990s.
UA to Hold Communication, Media Camp for High School Students
The University of Alabama’s College of Communication and Information Sciences will hold its inaugural CAMP from July 12-15.
C&IS Media Day to Feature Alabama Talent
C&IS’ Media Day, formerly “J-Day,” provides an opportunity for students studying creative media and news media to hear career professionals discuss their industry. This year’s lineup features Alabama professionals.