News Article

Publish timely updates, event recaps, and institutional news to engage your audience.

Definition

A News Article is a content type used to publish timely announcements, event recaps, institutional updates, and other editorial content intended for a general audience. News articles often feature multimedia, author attribution, and categorized tagging for better organization and visibility.

Usage & Specification

When to Use:

  • To share updates about recent events or accomplishments.

  • To announce new initiatives, hires, or research breakthroughs.

  • To report on topics of interest to your audience in a narrative format.

Specifications:

  • Title: Required; should be concise and descriptive.

  • Topic: Required; determines content grouping and display.

  • Date: Required; controls chronological listing.

  • Summary: Optional but recommended; appears in lists and previews.

  • Authors/Editor's Note: Optional; provides attribution and context.

  • Featured Content: Optional; one media type can be highlighted (image, video, or carousel).

  • Body Content: Required; rich text area supporting multiple media types and layout components.

  • Tags: Optional; helps in filtering and search.

  • Publishing Options: Includes visibility settings and social sharing preferences.

How to Create a News Article

From the Add Content menu, select News Article

  • In the top navigation, click Shortcuts > Add Content.

  • Select News Article from the content type options.

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Enter Title

  • Enter a clear and descriptive title.

  • This appears at the top of the article and in listings.

Enter Topic, Date, and Summary

  • Topic: Choose from existing taxonomy terms. 

  • Date: Enter the article's publish date.

  • Summary: Provide a brief summary to display in content listings and feeds.

Enter Author(s) and Editor's Note (Optional)

  • Author(s): Add names of contributing writers.

  • Editor's Note: Add editorial context or background if necessary

Add Featured Content (Optional)

  • Select one of the following options to enhance visibility:

    • Image

    • Image Carousel

    • Video

  • Only one type can be chosen per article.

Enter Body Content

  • Use the rich text editor to input your article. You may:

    • Format text using headings, bold, italics, etc.

    • Add multimedia (images, videos, embeds)

    • Insert tables or pull quotes

    • Add related links

Add Tags (Optional)

  • Include tags to improve searchability and assist with categorization.

Adjust Publishing Settings

  • At the bottom of the form:

    • Publish: Check to publish immediately.

    • Require UNI Login: Check to restrict access.

    • Hide Social Share: Check to disable sharing buttons.

Adjust Publishing Settings

At the bottom of the form:

  • Publish: Check to publish immediately.

  • Require UNI Login: Check to restrict access.

  • Hide Social Share: Check to disable sharing buttons.

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