About University Marketing and Communications

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For Iowa State marcom staff

Central hubs with resources, materials, information and assets for your marketing and communications work. An ISU Net-ID is required.

What we do

  • Brand identity

    One brand for one university. The brand elements and guidelines ensure consistency and strengthen the university's reputation. 

    Brand guidelines

  • Internal communications

    The internal communications team publishes the faculty and staff newspaper Inside Iowa State, and its weekly companion email, Inside Update. The staff also maintains the faculty/staff and student announcements pages.

    Inside Iowa State website

  • Iowa Stater magazine

    The university's flagship publication that illustrates how Iowa Staters are making their community, the state of Iowa, and the world a better place.

    Iowa Stater website

  • Marketing

    Marketing tells Iowa State's story by working with units across the university to develop effective marketing that maintains brand consistency and clarity.

    Marketing services

  • News Service

    News Service is the central source for university news, information and expert sources. Staff coordinate media relations, disseminate news and provide media training.

    News Service website

  • Photography

    University photographer Christopher Gannon provides on-location and studio services for the university community.

    University photographer services

  • Social media

    University Marketing and Communications staff manage Iowa State's primary social media accounts (@IowaStateU).

    Social media services

  • Videography

    News Service videographer Dave Olson produces original content that showcases Iowa State's research, news, activities, students and campus. He also oversees a live broadcast studio that connects Iowa State experts with global media outlets.

    Videography services

  • Websites

    University Marketing and Communications staff manage the online events calendar, university homepage, and several central websites.

    Website theme

For help with ...

Short announcements appear on the faculty/staff and student information pages.

Submit a calendar event entry

The online calendar includes public events held on campus or other university property. Submissions are welcome

Event details to include

  • Event title
  • Event date and time (include duration if possible)
  • Location
  • URL/link to website with more info, such as registration
  • Cost of admission
  • Public phone number for more info
  • Brief summary of the event (450 character limit, do not include info already provided in the form fields)
  • Longer description, such as sponsors or speaker bios (optional)

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