Indiana Wesleyan University
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    Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church. The University was founded in 1920 as Marion College and is committed to liberal arts and professional education.

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    Indiana Wesleyan University offers over 280 academic programs, certificates and endorsements in business, technology, education, science, ministry, nursing and more. We offer program options online, on campus in Marion, IN, and at our onsite regional centers in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

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    God has gifted you with a unique set of gifts—on purpose, and for the purpose of changing the world in a way that only you can. We are here to help you discover, clarify or develop that calling. The world is waiting.

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    Whether your intent is to complete an associate degree, finish your bachelor's degree, prepare for special education licensure, enter the world of higher learning with a master's degree, pursue a doctoral degree, or earn one of our many certificates, our education programs are designed specifically for your busy lifestyle.

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As an undergraduate student in the Division of Communication and Theatre, you will be immersed in classes and opportunities that enrich your professional resume and portfolio. The focus of each program in our division is to provide you with the fundamentals of your discipline, professional experience in your discipline and the integration of your faith with your discipline. In addition, we will sharpen your soft skills that employers crave—writing, speaking, interpersonal communication and critical thinking.

Our best piece of advice? Come visit us. And in the meantime, take a moment to learn more about our division’s internship opportunities and student organizations.


Internships

At Indiana Wesleyan University, students in the Division of Communication & Theatre complete a professional internship, providing them with additional opportunities to gain important skills and invaluable work experience, strengthening their ability to begin a professional career.

Some of our students’ internships have included:

  • American Shakespeare Center, Staunton, VA

  • Billy Graham Evangelical Association

  • Bohlsen Group, Indianapolis

  • Chicago Fire ML Soccer

  • Emmis Broadcasting, Indianapolis

  • ESPN

  • Focus on the Family

  • Fox News, Atlanta

  • Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

  • Heartland Film Festival

  • Indiana Pacers Sports & Entertainment

  • Indiana Repertory Theatre

  • Indiana Republican Party

  • Indianapolis Monthly Magazine

  • KSBJ FM, Houston

  • Naples Players, FL

  • South Bend Cubs

  • Vera Bradley

  • WBBM NewsRadio 78, Chicago

  • Wesleyan World Church Headquarters

  • WISH TV

  • WMBI FM, Chicago

  • World Gospel Mission

  • WTHR-TV (NBC), Indianapolis

 Student Hannah Valadez

Strategic communication student Hannah Valadez interned at Nick McKinley State Farm Insurance in Marion, Indiana. The IWU Accelerate Internship program placed her in this paid internship as the event/ marketing coordinator. Valadez aspires to be an event coordinator, so this internship gave her real-world experience. “Everything I have learned in my classes in the Division of Communication & Theatre has been applicable to real life in some way or another,” Valadez said. “My classes helped me communicate well with my boss and coworkers, use my creative ability to plan events with the community and do research.”


STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Sojourn

Get experience and professional bylines by writing for Indiana Wesleyan University's student-managed online campus newspaper, The Sojourn.

GrantCOnnected.net

GrantCOnnected.net is a digital news site reporting on Grant County, Indiana, run by journalism students at Indiana Wesleyan University. Write or edit stories that are published on this student-managed digital news outlet. Advanced journalism students have the additional opportunity to write for the Marion Chronicle-Tribune, our city's daily professional newspaper.

IWU Theatre Guild

Student in IWU Theatre Guild acting in a play

The IWU Theatre Guild a group of artists who come together to create theatre. The Guild serves to reinforce students’ classroom learning while, at the same time, engaging in productions. Participate in the four shows every season—two in the fall and two in the spring. You can write, perform or work behind the scenes. Additional opportunities include the 24-Hour Theatre Festival, which allows you to craft and perform a one-act play in 24 hours, and Hoosier Shakes, a summer theatre company headed by Dr. Greg Fiebig, where you can gain professional theatre experience.

Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

Students in PRSSA collaborating

Get hands-on professional experience, find internships and network with public relations professionals through IWU’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Field trips, leadership positions and Half Day with a Pro are just a few of the many reasons to join. PRSSA’s parent organization is Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the nation’s premier professional organization serving the communications community.

Campus Media

Students work with staff professionals on local news magazine shows, live basketball games, community telethons and IWU cultural and worship events. Student managers earn stipends based on a competitive interview process and professional fulfillment of responsibilities.

WIWU-FM 94.3

Student Arielle talking on radio

WIWU-FM 94.3 is our 24-hour FCC-licensed Christian radio station operating in Grant County. Gain on-air and behind-the-scenes experience as a general manager or director of promotion, production, news or music.

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