The College of Communication and Information Sciences at the University of Alabama unveiled the Holle Center for Communication Arts, an incubator and collaborative space for modern storytelling.

The work of the Holle Center is guided by a commitment to advance narratives through innovative and arts-informed research, community engagement and creative cooperation. The center, on the fourth floor of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium adjacent to the Digital Media Center, features a collaboratory for digital storytelling that includes a podcast studio, editing workspace and cyclorama — a panoramic, cylindrical backdrop for filming.

The Holle Center honors the work and legacy of the late Brig. Gen. Everett Hughes Holle, an alumnus of the College of Communication and Information Sciences whose career at NBC 13 (WVTM-TV) in Birmingham spanned 40 years.

The Holle Family Foundation made a $10 million gift in 2019 to establish the Holle Center, provide program support for the Holle Awards for Excellence and Creativity in Communication, and enhance the Everett Hughes Holle Endowed Scholarship. The gift is the largest commitment to date for the College.

“The opening of the Holle Center is an important event for the college, creating fundamentally new opportunities for student learning, community engagement and faculty scholarship,” said Dr. Brian Butler, dean of the College of Communication and Information Sciences. “In the Holle Center, C&IS students and faculty will work with community partners from across the state to expand their reach and amplify their voices with emerging technologies and innovative storytelling techniques.”

The late Brig. Gen. Everett Hughes Holle. (contributed)

The Holle Center for Communication Arts is an interdisciplinary and international hub for storytelling focused on critical thinking, ethical storytelling and community engagement. Students will participate through programming, workshops, special events and exhibits sponsored through the center.

The Holle Center will also include opportunities to engage in arts-based research and work with award-winning artists, scholar-artists and industry professionals through future collaborations.

“The Holle Center will use storytelling to explore the meaning of justice in a changing cultural landscape, teaching students to craft personal narratives and sharing these stories with the broader community,” said Dr. Robin Boylorn, associate professor in communication studies.

This story originally appeared on the University of Alabama’s website.

The Alabama Crimson Tide enters week six a perfect 4-0 fresh off one of the most impressive wins of the season in college football last week. They are in Nashville preparing for their first SEC road game of the season and of the Kalen DeBoer era.

Alabama will be without starting WR Kendrick Law, who suffered an injury in last week’s game and was officially ruled out on Friday night.

Alabama will be looking to avoid an obvious trap game against the Commodores. Vanderbilt enters the game at 2-2 and looking like a much improved football team from where they were last season. The ‘Dores already scored a big win at FirstBank Stadium, knocking off Virginia Tech in the season opener. Two weeks ago they took Missouri to the brink before losing in Columbia in overtime.

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Alabama opened the week as a 24-point favorite over Vanderbilt, but that line has dropped down to 22.5 as we approach kickoff.

It’ll be interesting to see how a DeBoer coached Alabama handles success following last week. The Tide will be battling complacency for the first time in 2024 after ascending up to the No. 1 ranking in the AP Poll.

I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a sloppy offensive start, but over time, as it usually does in college football, talent will win out and overwhelm.

Vanderbilt will stick around for longer than most expect, but Alabama will put Clark Lea’s team to bed late in the third quarter.

Florida A&M football is back from a Hurricane Helene rainout for a SWAC showdown with Alabama State.

FAMU (2-2) has lost two straight games against FBS opponents: No. 8 Miami and Troy. The No. 22 Rattlers’ two wins against FCS teams were nail-biters, though they do boast one of the SWAC’s top passers in quarterback Daniel Richardson (987 yards, six touchdowns).

Alabama State (2-2) is coming off a 26-21 win at Bethune-Cookman. The Hornets were picked before the season to beat FAMU for the SWAC East title and have two of the top running backs in the conference: Daquon Kincey (237 yards, 1 TD) and Jamarie Hostzclaw (228 yards).

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Here’s everything you need to know about the FAMU game, including time, TV and streaming info and more:

What channel is FAMU football vs Alabama State on today?

TV channel: Not on traditional TV.

Livestream: ESPN+

Florida A&M vs. Alabama State can be seen exclusively on ESPN+ in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season. It will not air on traditional TV.

FAMU vs Alabama State time today

• Date: Saturday, October 5
• Start time: 3 p.m. ET

The Florida A&M vs Alabama State game starts at 3 p.m. from ASU Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama.

FAMU vs Alabama State predictions, picks

FAMU 26, Alabama State 17: FAMU’s offense can be electric with Richardson under center. And Alabama State has one of the best defenses in the nation. Saturday won’t be your typical homecoming blowout. FAMU will best Alabama State again and raid the Hornets’ homecoming festivities. – Gerald Thomas III

FAMU football schedule 2024

• August 24: vs. Norfolk State in Atlanta (W, 24-23)
• August 31: vs. South Carolina State (W, 22-18)
• September 7: at Miami (L 56-9)
• September 14: Open
• September 21: at Troy (L 34-12)
• September 28: Open (rained out by Hurricane Helene)
• October 5: at Alabama State, 3 p.m.
• October 12: Open
• October 19: at Jackson State, 3:30 p.m.
• October 26: vs. Southern, 7 p.m.
• November 2: vs. Texas Southern, 4 p.m.
• November 9: at Prairie View A&M, 3 p.m.
• November 16: vs. Mississippi Valley State, 1 p.m.
• November 23:vs. Bethune-Cookman, 3:30 p.m. in Orlando
• November 29: vs. Alabama A&M
• Record: 2-2

Alabama State football schedule 2024

• September 1: vs. North Carolina Central in Miami Gardens, Florida (L 31-24)
• September 7: vs. Miles College (W 24-3)
• September 14: at Samford (L 12-7)
• September 21: Open
• September 28: at Bethune-Cookman (W 26-21)
• October 5: vs. Florida A&M, 3 p.m.
• October 12: vs. Mississippi Valley State, 3 p.m.
• October 19: Open
• October 26: at Alabama A&M, 3:30 p.m.
• November 2: at Alcorn State, 5 p.m.
• November 9: at Grambling State, 3 p.m.
• November 16: vs. Jackson State, 3 p.m.
• November 23: vs. Prairie View A&M, 3 p.m.
• November 28: vs. Tuskegee, 2 p.m.
• Record: 2-2

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