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, Vice President, University Communications and Marketing
Robin Oliver, MBA
Vice President, University Communications and Marketing
The Ridges Building #18
Justin Kendrick
Justin Kendrick
Executive Assistant
The Ridges Building #18
Gabrielle Blackwood Johnston
Gabrielle Blackwood Johnston
Director of Marketing Services
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Sarah Glinski
Marketing Services Coordinator, University Communications and Marketing

Advancement Communications and Marketing

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Senior Director of Advancement Communications and Marketing
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Associate Director of Advancement Communications

Communication Services

Dan Pittman
Dan Pittman
Senior Director of Communications
The Ridges Building #18
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Sarah Filipiak
Director of Content Strategy & Publications
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Nick Claussen
Organizational Communications Specialist
Douglas Dennis, Search Engine Optimization Copy Writer
Douglas Dennis
Search Engine Optimization Copy Writer
Kate Erlewine
Kate Erlewine
Digital Content Manager
Emma Henterly, Publications Manager and Editor-in-Chief of OHIO Today
Emma Henterly
Publications Manager and Editor-in-Chief of OHIO Today
The Ridges Building #18
Sarah Logue
Sarah Logue
Student News Bureau Director
Samantha Pelham
Samantha Pelham
Media Relations Specialist
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Alex Semancik
Communications Specialist III

Creative and Brand

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

Digital Content

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Halie Best
Director of Web and Digital Strategy
The Ridges Building #18
Emily Baxstrom, Associate Director of Web Content
Emily Baxstrom
Associate Director of Web Content
Eli Burris, Social Media and Content Marketing Manager
Eli Burris
Social Media and Content Marketing Manager
The Ridges Building #18
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Haley Hopper
Associate Director of Web & Application Design/Development
The Ridges Building #18
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Lori Bauer
Sr. Web Content Strategist
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Joshua Blanton
Web UX/Designer
Jalyn Bolyard
Jalyn Bolyard
Social Media Specialist, Academic Programs
The Ridges Building #18
Claire Charron, Social Media and Web Content Specialist (Student Affairs)
Claire Charron
Social Media and Web Content Specialist (Student Affairs)
The Ridges Building #18
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
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
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Erik Seyferth
Web Designer/Developer III
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Jordan Ward
Web Designer/Developer II

Academic Communications and Marketing

Jennifer Kirksey, Senior Director of Academic Communications & Marketing
Jennifer Kirksey
Senior Director of Academic Communications & Marketing
The Ridges Building #18
Claire Berlin, Director of Academic Marketing Strategy
Claire Berlin
Director of Academic Marketing Strategy
Anna Mather, Director of Academic Marketing Strategy
Anna Mather
Director of Academic Marketing Strategy

Marketing Strategy

Regina Schwartz
Regina Schwartz
Executive Director of Marketing Strategy
Corey Burge, Marketing Director, OHIO Online
Corey Burge
Marketing Director, OHIO Online
Brittany Parker, Director of Strategic Marketing Initiatives
Brittany Parker
Director of Strategic Marketing Initiatives
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Beth Backes
Associate Director, Market Research
Steffie Humphrey, Assistant Director of Marketing, OHIO Online
Steffie Humphrey
Assistant Director of Marketing, OHIO Online

Regional Higher Education

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Kreig Prior
Interim Senior Director of Regional Campus Marketing and Partner Outreach for Regional Higher Education