What we do

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Marketing and branding

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

  • 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.

  • Photography and videography

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

  • Social media and web content

    University Marketing and Communications staff manage Iowa State's primary social media accounts (@IowaStateU), the online events calendar, university homepage, and several central websites.

  • 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.