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University Marketing and Communications

About UMC

²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s University Marketing and Communications (UMC) is a centralized office that helps the university communicate with one voice to reflect the ²ÝݮӰÊÓ brand. The office oversees brand development, marketing, public relations, and other strategic communications.

Projects and Guidelines

UMC provides integrated marketing support to the university’s colleges and programs. UMC focuses its efforts on projects that align with the university’s strategic priorities. It works with departments to define goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics to help ensure that marketing-communications projects are successful and cost effective.

Brand Management, Logos, and Resources

²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s name, logos, and other identifying symbols are considered assets of the university. UMC is responsible for promoting the university through the use of its brand and logo.

Social Media Policy and Guidelines

Social media are an important means of communication for the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends in our community. These guidelines provide direction for our community use of these platforms.

Media Relations and News

University Marketing and Communications acts as the liaison between the media and the university. All media inquiries, including interviews with ²ÝݮӰÊÓ faculty, staff, and students, should be coordinated through the office. Regular business hours are from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.

Media Contacts

All media inquiries should be directed to the University Marketing and Communications office via email or by phone at (773) 244-5772.