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Office of University Communications
University Communications is responsible for communicating how Portland State University benefits potential students, alumni, friends, donors, public representatives, Oregon citizens, and the media. We also offer services to help faculty, staff and administrators meet their communication goals.

Marketing Services

Consult with our marketing professional to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for getting messages to targeted audiences in the most timely and cost-effective means possible. We also manage display, broadcast and online advertising for the University and its colleges/schools.

Media Relations

Non-paid media promotions are powerful ways to promote the University. Our experts in media relations write press releases and prepare press kits. We also connect media with faculty experts and advise units on making good use of media resources, whether the media is print, broadcast, online, or otherwise.

Community Relations

While we continue to manage the exciting Umbrella Tours community relations program, we also advise units looking to create or boost awareness of Portland State's programs and services to external constituents.

Web Communications

Call on our Web team to provide Web templates and training for both the University's central Web content management system (built on the Drupal framework) and non-CMS Web projects. We also maintain the top-level University Web pages, though we're happy to hear suggestions and receive notification of updated links.

Creative Services

Our creative services team can help departments and programs plan, design, and produce effective, professional communications (brochures, mailers, videos, electronic campaigns) that meet University style and message standards. Depending on our workload and the scope of your project, we can either use our in-house team or refer you to outside resources.

Portland State Magazine  and Currently

The department produces Portland State Magazine for alumni and friends and the Currently e-newsletter for employees. We welcome ideas for stories or other submissions to either publication.   

Keeping Current

Subscribe to a mailing list for communicators and marketers and use the list to pose questions, share communication strategies and receive identity related announcements.