Prospective Students
Learning that goes beyond the classroom
The study of communication is central to understanding and engaging in our globally connected world.
Through our programs, you’ll develop the skills needed to address communication challenges in the workplace, in everyday life or just as a well-rounded citizen. You’ll learn to design impactful messages, construct powerful arguments, and communicate in diverse cultural and global communities. You’ll sharpen your analytical skills, creativity, teamwork and leadership skills through class projects, internships and our many student organizations.
Whether it’s writing for the student newspaper, working at our in-house PR firm, competing in speech and debate competitions, or attending professional conferences – we’ll give you the opportunities to make sure your voice is heard.
Eva Andersen
UNI's Department of Communication and Media set Emmy Award-winning journalist Eva Andersen on the path to success.
During her time at UNI, Andersen became a prolific creator of varied content, and landed several notable internships, including one with “Entertainment Tonight” and another with “The Colbert Report.”
Megan Studer
Megan Studer, a junior double majoring in both Digital Media Production and Public Relations: Special Events, wants to take what started as nothing more than a hobby, and turn it into a career.
What are our graduates up to?
Graduates of the Department of Communication and Media work in a wide variety of communication-related areas, including media, education, human resources, government and nonprofit organizations.
Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of professional positions, including the following:
- Account Executive
- Admissions Counselor
- Director of Government Affairs
- E-business Manager
- Event Management Director
- Marketing Specialist
- Multimedia Developer
- Network Administrator
- Professor
- Project Manager
- Publicist
- Radio Sales
- Recruiting Coordinator
- Reporter
- Social Media Specialist
- Teacher
- Theatre Director
- Television Producer
- International Marketing
- Web Designer
- Writing Consultant
BA recipients from Communication and Media have also gone on to graduate programs in communication, law, journalism, mass communication and performance studies at universities around the nation.