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Communications

Communications

We help our community convey Finlandia’s mission and vision.

 

Communications provides strategic and creative communications and marketing support. Our team advances and preserves Finlandia’s reputation for academic excellence in a welcoming Lutheran atmosphere through:

  • •News and media relations
  • •Storytelling in print and web
  • •Creative design, video and photography services
  • •Brand and reputation management

Resources

Campus News

Teach-Out Institutions
Finlandia University Teach-Out Institutions

May 16, 2023

Updated May 16, 2023

On Thursday, March 2, Finlandia University’s Board of Trustees announced that FinnU will not enroll students for the 2023-2024 academic year. Announced Tuesday, March 14, the University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to dissolve the institution and wind up affairs in an orderly manner.

Finlandia has finalized eight Teach-Out Agreements with Adrian College, Bay College, Michigan Technological University, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Northern Michigan University, University of Dubuque, Waldorf University, and Wartburg College. Several non-partnering institutions have […] Read More

Relive Graduation Day 2023 at Finlandia University | Photo Gallery & Livestreams

May 11, 2023

Finlandia University held its final Spring Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 7, honoring 92 graduates in the Class of 2023. Following commencement, a commendation service was held for Finlandia University students, staff, faculty, alumni, neighbors and friends, commending the University and its 126 years of service.

Full High-Res Photos from Spring 2023 Commencement:

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On-Demand Livestream of Spring 2023 Commencement:

Full High-Res Photos from Service of Commendation:

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Hirvonen Hall exterior
Finlandia honors legacy, Class of 2023 with final commencement and commendation ceremonies

May 10, 2023

Founded in 1896 as Suomi College, Finlandia University held its final spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 7, honoring 92 graduates in the Class of 2023. In March, the University announced the decision to dissolve the institution and not enroll students for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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President Timothy Pinnow congratulates student at FinnU’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

Delivering the welcome address was Board Trustee Stephen Nikander, whose great-grandfather founded the institution and whose grandfather served […] Read More

Faculty and Staff

Anthony Schwass

Dean of Enrollment, PDSO (Principal Designated School Official)

Anthony.Schwass@finlandia.edu-DISABLED

Jordan Shawhan

Director of Marketing & Communications

Jordan.Shawhan@finlandia.edu-DISABLED
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