By Skye Anderson, Lifestyles editor On February 23, UAB’s history professor Andrew Keitt visited UM to talk about the intersection of medicine and politics in the nineteenth century, as reflected in his 2024 work “A…
Students invited to choose their own adventure with…
COMS Day CEO Jonathan Mendoza and COO Kaitlyn Sheehee kick off the day with an introductory speech. Photo courtesy of University Marketing and Communications The UM Communication Studies Program hosted its 8th annual COMS Day on Thursday, Oct. 25 in the McChesney Student Activity…
Alabama high schoolers introduced to mass communication at…
Prospective students test out broadcast equipment in Strong Hall. Photo by Jamie Browder The Mass Communication Program hosted its inaugural Exploring Mass Communication event on Friday, Oct. 26. UM students and faculty gave an inside…
Glow Race sheds light on local non-profits
UM students Lexy Sanderson, Paige Wyatt, Sally Ozment and Allison Swiney pose with Glow Race gear. Photo courtesy of Danielle Roberts The goal was simple – race against the other teams, be the first to put assemble the puzzle and…
Communication professors work toward community change
The SDCP has been active in moderating and facilitating deliberative community forums in Montevallo, such as those for the Non-Discrimination Ordinance (NDO). Pictured above is the town hall meeting where the NDO was passed. Photo…
UM mascot makes novel debut
Kira Thomas, director of University Relations, poses for a selfie with UM's mascot, Freddie the Falcon. Photo by Katie Compton Freddie the Falcon flew into the college Barnes and Noble on Thursday, Oct.11, to promote…
Beringer wins over Palmer passengers at Life Raft…
Beringer hoists the life raft ore above his head in celebration of his victory. Photo by Katie Compton Imagine a nuclear catastrophe has occurred, and life as we know it has been changed for good. The Earth…
SSA sheds light on banned books
UM student Katy Barnes reads from popular banned book "Thirteen Reasons Why." Photo by Ariel Hall If you ever had to read a book in school, then you’ve probably read a challenged or banned book…









