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Dr. A.J. Bauer: Understanding Conservative Media

Understanding Right-Wing Media: Examining the History and Influence of Conservative News  In the modern information landscape, the influence of right-wing media is often discussed but rarely historically contextualized. Dr. A.J. Bauer, an assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and Creative Media, focuses his research on the origins and evolution of conservative news and its…


The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, a Scholarly Space in the College of C&IS

Strong leadership has never been more critical for the public relations profession, especially for students emerging in the industry. Located in Capital Hall at The University of Alabama, The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations is working to meet that need by connecting research, mentorship and professional development to prepare the next generation of…


Dr. Laura Lemon: People First, Meaningful, Transformative

Research with People at the Center For Dr. Laura Lemon, understanding organizations begins with understanding the people who make them work. As an associate professor in the College of Communication and Informational Sciences, her award-winning research focuses on internal public relations, particularly internal communication, and employee engagement, with an emphasis on how employees experience communication…


Welcome

Welcome to “Footnotes”, the official blog for the Institute for Communication and Information Research (ICIR). If you’re reading this, you probably either stumbled across our website or saw a social media post from @UACCIScholars about one of the many things we’re doing in the College of Communication and Information Sciences (CCIS) here at The University…