UAB Department of Communication Studies

UAB Department of Communication Studies Empowering voices to make an impact. Welcome to our COMMunity 💚

At UAB Communication Studies, we teach students to think critically, speak confidently, and lead with purpose through media, PR, and human connection.

WOW WOW WOW!35 individual awardsStudent of the Year AwardJudge's Choice AwardBest in Show AwardChapter Campaign AwardCha...
05/26/2026

WOW WOW WOW!

35 individual awards
Student of the Year Award
Judge's Choice Award
Best in Show Award
Chapter Campaign Award
Chapter Newsletter Award

and....

Chapter of the Year Award!

What an incredibly talented group of students!!

Huge congratulations to PRCA/PRSSA at UAB for bringing home Chapter of the Year, Student of the Year (Nic Amison), Judge's Choice Award (Kristen Chau Le), Best in Show Award (Alexis McClellan) AND 35 individual student awards from the Public Relations Council of Alabama at its annual conference!

Congratulations also to the chapter for winning the Chapter Campaign Award (Alex Axtel, Mariah Mack, Katie Steele and Riley Watkins) and Chapter Newsletter Award from the Alabama Public Relations Society of America!

So proud of the creativity, professionalism, leadership and hard work these students continue to demonstrate. The future of public relations is bright! 💚🐉

05/15/2026

This spring, students in UAB’s PRCA/PRSSA chapter, housed in the UAB Department of Communication Studies, earned 35 awards at the Public Relations Council of Alabama conference, along with two honors from the Alabama chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Judged by industry professionals, the award-winning work underscores the program’s strong focus on hands-on experience, professional development, and meaningful networking opportunities.

Read more: https://www.uab.edu/news/campus-community/uab-public-relations-students-recognized-with-multiple-state-awards

Join us in celebrating Caroline Harmon on her graduation! 🎓💚We are so proud of Caroline and all she’s achieved during he...
04/20/2026

Join us in celebrating Caroline Harmon on her graduation! 🎓💚

We are so proud of Caroline and all she’s achieved during her time in UAB Communication Studies. Her hard work has led her to the next chapter—graduate school in Speech Language Pathology!

We can’t wait to see all you accomplish next. Go Blazers! 💛🔥

Congratulations to our graduating senior, Katie Claire Allen! 🎓💚We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished during your t...
04/20/2026

Congratulations to our graduating senior, Katie Claire Allen! 🎓💚

We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished during your time in UAB Communication Studies. Your hard work, positivity, and passion have left a lasting impact on our department.

We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you do next—once a Blazer, always a Blazer! 🔥💛

If you would like to be featured in our graduation 2026 series, fill out the questionnaire in our Instagram Stories or DM us!

It was One for the Books 📚 🎉! On Monday, continued to uphold its long-standing tradition of celebrating all faculty aut...
04/16/2026

It was One for the Books 📚 🎉! On Monday, continued to uphold its long-standing tradition of celebrating all faculty authors from the previous year (published in 2025) at the ‘One for the Books’ event held at the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts. Three books of which were published from faculty in the Department of Communication Studies. Please help me congratulate in congratulating Dr. Ahmet Atay and Dr. Samantha J. Shebib ( ) on the publications of the following books in 2025:

Ahmet Atay, Critical Approaches to Crisis Communication in the Classroom and Higher Education Contexts

Ahmet Atay, Queer(ing) Communication Studies: Disruptions, Discussion and Pathways

Samantha J. Shebib, Why Communication Is Important and How to Be Good at It (First Edition)

Please join us in congratulating Samantha J. Shebib on her appointment as Associate Editor of the Journal of Social and ...
03/19/2026

Please join us in congratulating Samantha J. Shebib on her appointment as Associate Editor of the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships! 🎉 Dr. Shebib’s work on communication, relationships, and well-being continues to make a meaningful impact in the field and beyond. We’re so proud! 👏



Sign-ups are now open for organizations to table at the March Involvement Fair on March 26th from 12:00–2:00 PM.The even...
03/18/2026

Sign-ups are now open for organizations to table at the March Involvement Fair on March 26th from 12:00–2:00 PM.

The event is in collaboration with the , .pathfinders, and , with a Field Day happening during the fair to increase student engagement and turnout.

We expect a strong crowd, especially with food vouchers available for the first 100 students

We all look forward to y’all coming! 💚💛

📣 You’re Invited!Join us for our Communication Studies Open House tomorrow Thursday, Feb. 26th from 3:30–5:00 PM in the ...
02/25/2026

📣 You’re Invited!

Join us for our Communication Studies Open House tomorrow Thursday, Feb. 26th from 3:30–5:00 PM in the HHB 3rd Floor Hallway (beside the elevators)!

Come learn about:
✨ Career options for Comm majors
✨ Minoring in Communication
✨ Student organizations (PRCA/PRSSA, UCA, Media Club)
✨ LPH Honor Society
✨ Graduate Program & ABM options

Plus — FOOD and RAFFLE PRIZES! 🎉🍕

Whether you’re a current major, considering Comm, or just curious, we’d love to see you there!

Come in and join .uab for a sit-down talk with guest speakers Dr. McCornack and Dr. Morrison as we laugh, ask questions ...
02/06/2026

Come in and join .uab for a sit-down talk with guest speakers Dr. McCornack and Dr. Morrison as we laugh, ask questions and share advice, reframe conceptions, and enjoy learning about love and relationships.

🥰Get ready for fun stories on the way🥰

Congratulations PR chapter!!!
02/06/2026

Congratulations PR chapter!!!

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