MarCom important reminders for University community
Marketing and Communications with a few important reminders for the University community regarding style, accessibility, designs and more.
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New year, new policies: UDM is OK again
In 2016, University of Detroit Mercy launched a marketing research study and rebranding effort that included a new logo, new brand line and a ban on use the school’s longtime abbreviation, UDM.
Join the University’s Marketing & Communications team as a content creator
Are you a Detroit Mercy student who enjoys making TikToks, reels, videos and other social media content?
Consider joining the University’s Office of Marketing & Communications (MarCom) as a content development or website development work-study student during the 2022-23 academic school year. MarCom work-study students get to be part of a fun, creative team of communicators and do a variety of things to gain invaluable experience.
Gary Erwin, associate vice president of Marketing & Communications, has his short story “Migration” accepted for publication by Clockhouse, a national literary journal published by …
Promote events, info on Student Union TVs with digital signage process
Looking to display an upcoming event or important information on the new televisions in the Student Union? Detroit Mercy Marketing & Communications, in partnership with Information Technology Services (ITS), now uses a centralized system for digital signage on the McNichols Campus.
Requesting Office/Room number changes due to Student Union move
If you recently moved your office into the Student Union and need to update your room number on the Detroit Mercy website, please submit a web request with MarCom.
New mask policy signs available
Detroit Mercy Marketing & Communications has added the new mask policy signs to www.udmercy.edu/coronavirus/downloads for those of you who want to print them out for your own building or office.
MarCom Reminder: Video production and captioning
Detroit Mercy individuals and departments that wish to produce videos for the University must maintain requirements and ensure that videos are high-quality and also meet accessibility mandates.
MarCom Reminder: Lead-time required for Scheduling of Photographer
Marketing & Communications reminds all faculty, staff, and students that lead-time is necessary when requesting a photographer for your event. Due to priority deadlines and …
MarCom reminder: Website accessibility requirements for files
In 2017, Detroit Mercy received a formal complaint from the U.S. Department of Education (DoE), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) regarding website accessibility for individuals …
Join MarCom as a content or website work-study student
Are you a Detroit Mercy student who is interested in social media and communications or website development or maintenance? Consider joining the University’s Office of …
New flyer, poster templates now available
Detroit Mercy community, new flyer and poster templates are available for use! The templates provided are pre-branded and ready for immediate use for any event. …
Campus Connection moving to bi-weekly newsletter
Detroit Mercy’s Campus Connection is moving to a new bi-weekly newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff up-to-date on all of the happenings within the …
Important MarCom reminder: Stay on brand, don’t use ‘UDM’
The Marketing & Communications Department (MarCom) would like to remind the Detroit Mercy community about the importance of brand consistency with regard to marketing and …
Student veterans needed for University’s Veterans Day feature
Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department is seeking student veterans to highlight in recognition of Veterans Day. To be featured, student veterans can submit a …
MarCom seeks students to profile
Throughout the year, the Marketing & Communications Department (MarCom) produces stories on Detroit Mercy students for the University’s website, social media channels and news media. …
Meet Adam Bouton, MarCom’s newest web & social media communications specialist
Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications Department is pleased to introduce Adam Bouton, its newest web & social media communications specialist. Bouton joined MarCom in mid-September …
Come work for MarCom as a work-study intern
Are you a Detroit Mercy student who is interested in social media and communications? Consider a work-study internship with the Marketing & Communications Department (MarCom) …
Timmy Nelson ’11 encourages everyone to stay connected with one last CC
After four formative years of undergraduate studies, a BA in Digital Media Studies, freelance design work for our Titan Athletics, countless networking opportunities within the …
Recognize a graduating senior this month
As we reflect on the semester in the month of May, the Student Life Office is working with the Marketing & Communications team to highlight …
MarCom Reminder: Complete screening questions before coming to campus
Detroit Mercy reminds everyone in order to keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, all faculty, staff, students and visitors must respond to screening …
New Campus Connection feature: Student Spotlight!
Introducing the newest way to showcase students for all their hard work, service, leadership, dedication and Detroit Mercy pride! Use the Campus Connection submission form …
Marketing & Communications Web Content Specialist Dave Pemberton‘s story, “Detroit Mercy graduate’s research helps fight Chagas Disease in El Salvador,” was featured in the March …
Results are in! Go Move Challenge 2021
Detroit Mercy busts a move as the ninth AJCU Go Move Challenge comes to a close! As a University community, we finished 12th overall, which …
Best practices for secure Zoom meetings and events
Zoom provides a number of security features to make sure only your intended invitees join your meeting. Following the steps outlined in the ITS guide, …
Accessibility webinar for Microsoft Office
Looking to improve communication across the University community? Join our Siteimprove representative Keith on Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. as he provides …
The national magazine Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education recently published its spring issue, the second edition produced under the editorial direction of MarCom Communications Specialist …
Marketing & Communications Associate Vice President Gary Erwin‘s short story “Yard Work” will appear in the international journal Eunoia Review this February. Click here to …
All-user emails and use of Campus Connection
Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Office of Marketing & Communications (MarCom) will begin to distribute information that is not time-sensitive through Campus Connection every …
University receives Pandora “Best in Class” recognition
Detroit Mercy Marketing & Communications (MarCom) earned the “Best in Class” distinction for higher education marketing from Pandora Radio in its Education Amplified category. Detroit …
Time for some Conversations
University of Detroit Mercy is well represented in the fall edition of Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education, now available on campus and online. The issue …
MarCom Reminder: Brand identity on business cards
Please note that all University of Detroit Mercy official business cards, email signatures and letterhead are required to use the University brand only. Use of …
An excerpt from Marketing & Communications Associate Vice President Gary Erwin‘s novel-in-progress, Grindstone Creek, appeared in Adelaide Literary Magazine. Read the excerpt in the current …
MarCom Reminder: Review Titans Together
The Marketing & Communications Department (MarCom) would like to remind all students and employees to take time each day and review the University’s Titans Together website. …
2019 Economic & Community Impact Report and Fast Facts
The latest editions of Detroit Mercy’s Economic & Community Impact Report and Fast Facts are now available at the following links: 2019 Detroit Mercy Economic & …
MarCom Reminder: Stay on brand
The Marketing & Communications Department (MarCom) would like to remind the Detroit Mercy community about the importance of brand consistency with regard to marketing and …
MarCom Communications Specialist Ron Bernas’ article, “Three Crucial Topics in Jesuit Higher Education,” was recently featured in Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education magazine.
MarCom Reminder: Editorial Services
Marketing & Communications is able to provide editorial services through requests submitted on the MarCom communications review request form. All requests are welcome and must …
MarCom Reminder: Requesting a photographer
If you need a photographer for an event, MarCom can help. The department will reach out to its contracted photographer with at least one week …
MarCom Reminder: Fake News Alert
Well, not actual fake news…but news nonetheless. If you receive contact from a reporter in the media and they are not looking to interview you, …
MarCom Reminder: Stay on brand
In 2016, the University invested heavily in a scientific marketing research study and brand development effort. Along with this new brand came a set of …
MarCom Process: Proof Approval Form
Individuals and departments requesting services from Marketing & Communications (MarCom) will now be required to complete an approval form when project is complete. This new …
MarCom reminder: Wait! Don’t design that flyer yet!
If you’re currently looking to have a flyer designed for an event or other initiative, wait! Check with Marketing & Communications first. We have pre-designed, …
Looking to market your program or event?
Welcome to the fall 2019 term! MarCom hopes everyone had an enjoyable summer and you’re ready to get down to business. This semester, if you’re …
“All the Time in the World,” a short play by MarCom Communications Specialist Ron Bernas, was chosen to be performed as part of the Farmington Players’ …
Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications Gary Erwin had two short stories accepted for publication in 3288 Review and Adelaide Literary Journal.
MarCom reminder: UDM
It’s happened again: A beautiful poster for a program that benefits students and faculty, marred by the letters “UDM” was spotted by MarCom’s “Brand Stewards.” …
MarCom reminder: Flyers don’t work
Here’s a playful reminder from Marketing & Communications that all student organizations, faculty, staff, administrators, deans and departments are responsible for keeping our campuses clean. …
MarCom not-so-gentle reminder: Use of UDM
University of Detroit Mercy moved away from calling itself UDM more than two years ago. Are there bulletin boards or printed material lying around that …