First-Year Students

 

 

 

 

KEY:
EA=Early Admission
ND=Nondegree

 

 

 

 

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  Ann Bourne (ND) Cathy Butler (ND) Amanda C. R. Clark
Hometown
 Memphis, TN Boaz, AL Eugene, OR
Undergraduate Degree
BA, English, University of Memphis BA, Mass Communication, University of Alabama BA, Architectural History, University of Oregon
Master's Degree
 MA, English, University of Memphis; MLIS, University of Alabama Master of Divinity,  Southern Baptist Theological Seminary MA, Art History, University of Oregon; MLIS, University of Alabama
Research Specialty
Community informatics Public communications Library and book history
About Me:
Ann is librarian for the CC&IS. Training for marathon walking events keeps her spirit buoyant. An editor and writer with UA's Office of Marketing & Communication, Cathy lives inside an historic cemetery. Amanda just celebrated her 10th wedding anniversary. Click HERE to visit her Web site.
 

  Jee Young Chung Robert Andrew Dunn Jonathan Ezell
Hometown
 South Korea Dothan, AL  
Undergraduate Degree
Chemistry, English language, and literature, Seoul Women's University BA, Communication, Auburn University-Montgomery BA, Modern History/ Russian, University of Alabama
Master's Degree
 Communication studies/PR, University of Houston MS, Mass Communication, Florida State University MLIS, University of Alabama
Research Specialty
PR effectiveness Computer-mediated communication Soviet and post-Soviet Russian media structures and press freedom
About Me:
When Jee Young was admitted to the program, a good friend texted her, "PhD=Past Having Doubts. You will be so wise and smart you will not have doubts." Andrew is a big fan of music, especially live shows. He has been to more than 50 concerts and seen hundreds of bands all over the country. Jonathan is a Junior Fellow in UA's Blount Undergraduate Initiative, serving as a tutor and intellectual mentor for exceptional undergraduate students seeking to excel in critical thinking and writing skills.
 
  Jackson Hataway (EA) Jung Kyu Kim
Mia Long
Hometown
   Seoul, Korea Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate Degree
BA, Communication Studies, University of Alabama BA, Journalism/ Communications, Kyung Hee University (Seoul) BA, Advertising, University of Georgia
Master's Degree
 In progress, Communication Studies, University of Alabama MA, Communications, Kyung Hee University; MA, Telecommunications, Ball State University MS, Communication Broadcasting, University of Tennessee
Research Specialty
  Effects of violent video games Advertising and race
About Me:
Jackson has won national championships in extemporaneous, informative, and after-dinner speaking. During his undergraduate career, he held three internships, including on in the Alabama Attorney General's Office. A specialist in digital storytelling, Jung Kyu has taught courses in digital message analysis and design as well as digital creativity. He also has worked as a researcher for the Korean Broadcasting Institute. Mia has worked for sports teams such as the UT Lady Volunteers, the Atlanta Braves, and the Atlanta Thrashers. She has also written for an Atlanta-based magazine and taught communication courses at a metro Atlanta university.
 

  Terra D. Moody (EA) Creshema Murray Cynthia Nichols
Hometown
 Birmingham, AL Montgomery, AL Huntsville, AL
Undergraduate Degree
BA, Mass Communication, University of Montevallo BA, Political Science, University of Alabama BBA, Marketing, Oklahoma Baptist University (Shawnee, OK)
Master's Degree
 In progress, Communication Studies, University of Alabama MA, Communication Studies, University of Alabama MA, Advertising/Public Relations, University of Alabama
Research Specialty
Positive media effects among minority and adolescent groups Media stereotyping of minority groups, political communication Entertainment, media effects
About Me:

Terra was a McNair Scholar and Honors Program participant at Montevallo, where her thesis won the University's "Best Presentation" award. She also has worked as a sports reporter for the Birmingham News.

A great fan of Alabama football, Creshema is looking for a puppy that she plans to name Saban.  She also is training to run her first 5k in the summer of 2008. Cynthia has lived in Iowa, Kansas, Washington, Oklahoma, and Michigan for various periods of time, but she considers Alabama her home. She enjoys sports (particularly UA volleyball and football), as well as traveling, the outdoors, and painting.
 
  Patrick K. O'Rourke Lauren Reichart Nelda Sanker
Hometown
 Muncie, IN Wilton, CT Boulder, CO
Undergraduate Degree
BA, Communications, Northern Arizona University BA, Communications, Fairfield University BA, Communications, Brigham Young University
Master's Degree
 MA, Public Affairs/Nonprofit Management, Indiana University MA, Communication Management, University of Alabama-Birmingham MA, Higher Education Administration, University of Alabama
Research Specialty
Public media management, leadership excellence New media, political communication Interculturalism
About Me:
Patrick has returned to academia after 25 years as a successful entrepreneur and senior executive in several for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations, including public/community radio and television stations. Once upon a time, Lauren was an accomplished gymnast and a competitive diver. Now she turns flips in inflatable moonwalks and dives beneath the ocean, rather than into a pool. Fluent in Spanish and German, Nelda traveled to Cuba last year with some UA facutly to translate for them during their University of Alabama/University of Havana academic exchange.
   
 
    Carly Timmons (EA)  
Hometown
   Shreveport, LA  
Undergraduate Degree
  BA, Public Relations, University of Alabama  
Master's Degree
   In progress, University of Alabama  
Research Specialty
  Political Communication/ Media Law  
About Me:
  Carly lives in Birmingham and works with Intermark Group, an advertising agency. She loves the outdoors and enjoys camping, hiking and playing with her two border collies.