About UCM

University Communications and Marketing, commonly known as UCM, supports the mission of Ohio University by facilitating communication and marketing best practices, strategy, and deliverables for various offices across the institution. Our efforts centrally serve the Ohio University community, reaching students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, donors, and the general public. 

UCM supports the University’s mission and vision by showcasing the institution’s excellence, directing brand development, increasing brand awareness, influencing recruitment and retention, and developing positive relationships with stakeholders through communications that inform, engage, and inspire.
 

Does UCM charge for work?

Because UCM is now a centralized team, we are no longer charging for most communication and marketing work.

Projects and tasks are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and we may occasionally need to charge for work depending on associated external costs, our capacity, and a project’s relevance to University goals.

How do I start communications/marketing work with UCM?

Fill out our request form. We will evaluate the request and get back to you as soon as we can. 

What should I do if my request involves several different service areas?

Fill out our request form and select "combination" as your request type. Please give us as much detail as possible. We will schedule a kick-off meeting to get all the details we need. 

Who can I contact for general request and service questions?

Gabrielle Johnston 
Marketing Services Manager
johnstog@ohio.edu
740.597.1859

How do I style the text on my marketing, promotional, and creative projects?

Our editorial style guide is designed to help you prepare copy for marketing, promotional, and creative projects for Ohio University, its colleges, academic schools and departments, administrative units, and other affiliated entities. The guide also includes boilerplate language for Ohio University. 

Topics include periods, commas, hyphens, quotation marks, capitalization, names, titles, abbreviations, numbers, and word usage. 

Editorial Style Guide

As a member of the media, how can I get more information about Ohio University or identify a faculty expert who may have insight for a project I am working on?

Thanks for your interest in Ohio University. Please visit our “For the Media” page. You’ll find recent press releases, a searchable expert directory, and contact information if you would like to get in touch with one of our media specialists.

Does UCM provide student employment opportunities?

UCM hires students through Federal Work-Study, PACE (Program to Aid Career Exploration), student hourly positions, and DEI Fellows. Positions are posted and filled as needed.

Staff

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Robin Oliver
Robin Oliver, MBA
Vice President, University Communications and Marketing
Lindley Hall S102
Justin Kendrick
Justin Kendrick
Administrative Specialist
Lindely Hall N178

Advancement Marketing Services

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Sarah Filipiak
Senior Director of Advancement Marketing Services

Communication Services

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Nick Claussen
Organizational Communications Specialist
Emma Henterly, Publications Manager and Editor-in-Chief of OHIO Today
Emma Henterly
Publications Manager and Editor-in-Chief of OHIO Today
Samantha Pelham
Samantha Pelham
Media Relations Specialist
Lindley Hall S118
Dan Pittman
Dan Pittman
Interim Executive Director, Communication Services
Grover Center

Creative and Brand

Aaron Harden
Aaron Harden
Director of Creative and Brand
Lindley Hall S128
Christofer Smith
Christofer Smith
Associate Director, Photo/Video
Lindley Hall S136
Cody Bail, UCM production operations manager
Cody Bail
Production Operations Manager
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Joshua Blanton
Art Director, Admissions
Jeff Brown
Jeff Brown
Graphic Designer II
Lindley Hall
Maria Gian, video producer
Maria Gian
Video Producer
Kitri Held, Graphic Designer I
Kitri Held
Graphic Designer I
Steven Hollis, Digital Marketing Designer
Steven Hollis
Digital Marketing Designer
Rich Joseph-Facun
Rich-Joseph Facun
Photographer
Kyle Lindner, Graphic Designer I
Kyle Lindner
Graphic Designer I
Lindley Hall
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Sarah McDowell
Art Director, Advancement
Lindley Hall
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Beth Miller
Video Producer
Brooke Preston
Brooke Preston
Associate Director of Creative Strategy
Mark Remy, copy writer/editor for University Communications & Marketing
Mark Remy
Copy Writer/Editor
Ben Siegel
Ben Siegel
Photography Supervisor
Lindley Hall S122A
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Stacey Stewart
Associate Director, Design
Lindley Hall S130

Digital Content

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Halie Best
Director of Web and Digital Strategy
Emily Baxstrom, Associate Director of Web Content
Emily Baxstrom
Associate Director of Web Content
Jalyn Bolyard
Jalyn Bolyard
Content Marketing Specialist
Lindley Hall S118
Eli Burris, Social Media and Content Marketing Manager
Eli Burris
Social Media and Content Marketing Manager
Lindley Hall S110
Claire Charron, Social Media and Web Content Specialist
Claire Charron
Social Media and Web Content Specialist
Kate Erlewine
Kate Erlewine
Digital Content Specialist
Zoe Graham, Ohio University Web & Analytics Specialist
Zoe Graham
Web & Analytics Specialist
Elise Holbrook, Sr. Social Media Specialist in UCM
Elise Holbrook
Sr. Social Media Specialist
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Haley Hopper
Associate Director of Web & Application Design/Development
The Ridges Building #18
Shelli Minton
Shelli Minton
Web CMS Specialist and Training Supervisor
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Neal Mohr
Web Content & UX Specialist
Anna Pierre
Anna Pierre
Web Content & UX Specialist
Jordan Schmitt, Content Marketing Specialist
Jordan Schmitt
Content Marketing Specialist
Lindley Hall
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Erik Seyferth
Web Developer/Designer

Enterprise Marketing

Jennifer Kirksey, Senior Director of Enterprise Marketing
Jennifer Kirksey
Senior Director of Enterprise Marketing
Lindley Hall
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Lori Bauer
Marketing Communications Manager, College of Arts and Sciences
Wilson Hall
Douglas Dennis, Marketing and Communications Manager, Patton College of Education
Douglas Dennis
Marketing and Communications Manager, Patton College of Education
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Tosha Jupiter
Marketing Communications Manager – Public Service, Global Affairs, and Honors Programs
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Daniel King
Marketing Communications Manager, College of Fine Arts
Jennings House
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Sarah Logue
Marketing Communications Manager, Scripps College
Schoonover Center
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Chloe Musick
Marketing Communications Manager, Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Stocker 179

Marketing Strategy

Regina Schwartz
Regina Schwartz
Executive Director of Marketing Strategy
Lindley Hall
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Beth Backes
Associate Director, Market Research
Gabrielle Blackwood Johnston
Gabrielle Blackwood Johnston
Marketing Services Manager
Lindley Hall S102
Corey Burge, Marketing Director, OHIO Online
Corey Burge
Marketing Director, OHIO Online
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Sarah Glinski
Marketing Services Coordinator, University Communications and Marketing
Steffie Humphrey, Assistant Director of Marketing, OHIO Online
Steffie Humphrey
Assistant Director of Marketing, OHIO Online
Brittany Parker, Director of Strategic Marketing Initiatives
Brittany Parker
Director of Strategic Marketing Initiatives

Regional Higher Education

Laura Alloway, Senior Director of Regional Campus Marketing and Partner Outreach, Ohio University
Laura Alloway
Senior Director of Regional Campus Marketing and Partner Outreach
The Ridges
Jennifer Cochran
Jennifer Cochran
Manager of Campus Communications and External Relations OHIO Chillicothe
Chubb Hall
Donielle Flynn, Manager of Campus Communications and External Relations, OHIO Eastern
Donielle Flynn
Manager of Campus Communications and External Relations OHIO Eastern
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Kreig Prior
Manager of Campus Communications and External Relations OHIO Lancaster
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Heather Sands
Manager of Campus Communications and External Relations OHIO Zanesville
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Sarah Simmons
Manager of Campus Communications and External Relations OHIO Southern