Languages & Communications

UNI campus in the fall

UNI becomes new home for Iowa’s Migratory Education Program

UNI has partnered with the Iowa Department of Education to become the new statewide hub for the Iowa Migratory Education Program — a federally funded, state-administered initiative that supports the education of nearly 4,000 children of migratory agricultural workers across Iowa.
Citlaly Fernandez and Naylea Verdinez in a classroom

UNI’s impact on Spanish education in Iowa

Three women associated with UNI's Spanish teaching program all recently taught in the West Liberty school district.
Isaac Campbell

UNI welcomes Isaac Campbell, artist and alum, for Hearst Lecture

The University of Northern Iowa Department of Communication and Media will host guest speaker Isaac Campbell, UNI alum and nationally-known artist, as part of the Hearst Lecture Series.
Book in library with tree growing out of pages

UNI faculty demystify the novel writing process

Wondering how to write a novel? Get some insight from four University of Northern Iowa English professors.
Arta Berisha in Media and Power class

Journalism experience leads Kosovo native to UNI as Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence

UNI’s first-ever visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Arta Berisha is bringing her passion for combating misinformation in the media to UNI.
Kathy Bresnahan

Best-selling author Kathy Bresnahan to speak on UNI campus

Kathy Bresnahan, author of “The Miracle Season," will speak at UNI campus and give the keynote address at Fast Forward Digital Media workshop.
Students inside water treatment facility

UNI students tackle water quality in two languages

UNI students Cody Boozell’s advanced Spanish class are taking their learning beyond the classroom with hands-on experience at a local water treatment facility.
Gavik Kuruppu with cans of Coca-Cola Spiced at Essentials on UNI campus

Meet the first-ever international student to hold a Coca-Cola ambassadorship

Of the many things he's done at the University of Northern Iowa, Gavik Kuruppu will cherish his time as a Coca-Cola ambassador the most.