Communications Stories & News

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UNI designated a Top Ten veteran-friendly college in national review

The University of Northern Iowa has received the highest designation for veteran-friendly colleges of its size in the U.S. after its ranking by the comprehensive review service Military Friendly increased for the third straight year.

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Featuring our Faculty: Nikki Harken

Putting students first is key for Nikki Harken. For nearly 20 years, Nikki has been an advocate, friend and mentor for her students as an instructor of communication studies, and as director of internships for the Department of Communication and Media. “My focus has always been on students,” she said. “I believe we should make all decisions based on what is good for them, which doesn't mean popular or easy, but what will help them in the long run.” 
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UNI appoints new Vice President of Student Life

Dr. Heather HarbachThe University of Northern Iowa is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Heather Harbach as Vice President for Student Life, pending Board of Regents approval.

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UNI Communication & Media Department Announces Redesigned Master’s Degree and Certificate Programs

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The University of Northern Iowa Department of Communication and Media announced today its newly redesigned Master of Arts (MA) degree.

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UNI Department of Theatre hosts renowned playwright

The University of Northern Iowa theater department will host the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage as part of the College of Humanities’ Arts and Sciences Hearst Lecture Series.

Ms. Nottage will deliver a free, public fireside chat at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on March 8, 2022.

Tom Cullen speaks at UNI about his documentary Storm Lake.

Alumnus and journalist Tom Cullen visits UNI for film screening

Acclaimed "Storm Lake" documentary shows on Dec. 2, followed by Q&A with Cullen.
Come see IDS project work form every bundle over a decade of coding and creativity. We'll also feature Oculus Rift and more!

A DECADE OF DIGITAL INNOVATION

Come join IDS celebrate a Decade of Digital Innovation on December 8 from 4-8 p.m. in UNI’s Rod Library. Interactive Digital Studies faculty and students will exhibit project work over the past 10 years. Learn more about the major with exhibits featuring Oculus Rift (Metaverse) demos, deep fakes, geolocation and digital archive projects, visual history timelines, photomontages and animations, and dedicated booths for each of the IDS emphases. 
 

TheatreUNI to present "The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble"

"The Fractured Mind of Eric Coble" is TheatreUNI’s second production of the fall 2021 theatre season, and becomes available to the public online beginning Friday, Nov. 12. 

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New Social Media Marketing Course at UNI Open to Local Business Professionals

Need an introduction or refresher to the fundamentals of using Social Media for effectively marketing your business or organization? The MBA program in the College of Business Administration at UNI announced a new graduate level one credit course on Social Media Marketing to be offered to its students taught by professional marketer Sara Kies with start dates in April, 2021.