Communications Stories & News

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.
Students network with professionals at desks

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.
David Warrington in a suit on the court at the women's Final Four

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.
Dezirae Wiley in Alaska

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.
5 Million Global Downloads

UNI ScholarWorks has reached 5 MILLION global downloads!

We couldn't have done it without YOU! UNI ScholarWorks has reached 5 MILLION global downloads! This incredible achievement belongs to the entire UNI community: each college and discipline at UNI added to the total of 5 million downloads.
Jared Gadson

UNI student to conclude “20-year odyssey” toward bachelor’s degree

Jared Gadson's upcoming University of Northern Iowa graduation is a journey that's been 20 years in the making.
Ben Hagarty speaking at Fast Forward

Fast Forward at UNI ignites interest in digital media careers

Nearly every year since 2005, UNI graduates have given back to the next generation of media professionals by being a part of Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop.
Pat Blank and Bob Dorr holding up Department of Communication and Media Hall of Fame awards

UNI Department of Communication and Media inducts inaugural Hall of Fame honorees

UNI’s Department of Communication and Media has inducted the first members into its Hall of Fame, welcoming Pat Blank and Bob Dorr.
Ben Hagarty holding a camera

UNI’s Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop returns Oct. 27

UNI’s Fast Forward Digital Media Workshop returns Oct. 27 for expert media panels and demonstrations. 
Ben Schmitz

A communications journey from UNI Athletics to the NFL’s Chicago Bears

For UNI alum Ben Schmitz, the road to achieving his dream of working for the NFL may not have been the easiest or shortest. But it’s been worth it.
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