Communications Stories & News

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.

Friendship fuels UNI alums to first place in film competition

Five UNI alums gathered in Des Moines this summer to create a short film in just 48 hours. Their efforts won them first place out of nearly 50 entries.

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.

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.

From UNI campus videography to cable news

As a senior studio operator, UNI alum Samantha Kaster can say she works on programming for one of the top names in cable news.

UNI to host first-ever visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence

For the first time, the University of Northern Iowa has been selected to host a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence.

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.

UNI professor provides students “Next Step” into the real world

Most graduates entering the “real world” are left to figure out these things on their own… until now, thanks to the Next Step Program at UNI.

Broadcasting opportunities at UNI led David Warrington to the women’s Final Four

While millions with Caitlin Clark fever set record-breaking viewership watching from home, UNI alum David Warrington was in the center of the action.

Finding community 3,000 miles from home at UNI

Dezirae Wiley is an Alaska native who transferred to UNI and has found her community 3,000 miles from her hometown.