University Communications
The Office of Marketing and Communication oversees a variety of tools to manage our brand, and communicate to external and internal audiences. Listed below are communication channels and vehicles that are utilized, when appropriate, to reach important constituents. Do you have an event coming up and need to get the word out? Are you doing some interesting research that we can help promote? Do you have information you want campus to know about? Please let us know!
University Master Calendar
The University Calendar promotes events and activities on campus that may be of interest to prospective students and parents, current students, faculty/staff and visitors. Events and activities may include, but not limited to:
- Admissions events
- Ribbon cuttings
- Wellness classes
- Speaker series
- Spivey performances
- Job fairs
LochNet Intranet
LochNet is a resource for faculty, staff, and students regarding important announcements, notifications and deadlines. Postings may include:
- HR training
- Construction Notices
- Procurement and accounting deadlines
- Safety notifications
- Campus closings
- Auxiliary updates
- Surveys for students, faculty and staff
Newsroom
The Newsroom highlights University, faculty, and student accomplishments, and reports on significant campus events of interest to internal audiences and external media.
Social Media Consultation and Guidance
Social media is a tool for the dissemination of news and information about the University to students, parents, prospective students, alumni, faculty and staff, donors, members of the community, and news media. Stay connected via our social media channels.
University-wide Email Announcements
Email marketing is a strategic channel used to communicate important information to internal and external audiences. The Office of Marketing and Communications manages and oversees university-wide email communications to ensure messages are timely, relevant, and aligned with institutional priorities.
University-wide email distribution is reserved for critical notifications, emergencies, and high-priority communications that require broad awareness or immediate action. This approach helps maintain the effectiveness of email as a trusted and impactful channel.
For non-urgent announcements and routine updates, the University encourages the use of LochNet, the campus intranet, to share information with faculty, staff, and students.
The Office of Marketing and Communications can provide guidance on message development, audience targeting, and appropriate channel selection to ensure communications reach the right audience effectively.