University Communications and Marketing

mediarelations@harding.edu

UCM's news services area generates content featured in local, regional and national print and broadcast media and published on the University’s news site, news.harding.edu. News covered includes faculty and student achievements, campus events, college and departmental activities, and happenings from the University’s six international programs. If you have story ideas for our news department to consider for release to local, national or international media, submit a story idea or contact us at mediarelations@harding.edu.

Alexa Bowman, digital media manager

Our digital team manages all content and layout decisions for Harding’s official website. Whether you need a new page created, content updates made to an existing page or a new layout with more visual interest and functionality, you can contact Alexa Bowman at ucmrequest@harding.edu. View our web and URL policies in the university's policy portal.

Alexa Bowman, digital media manager

We also manage content on Harding University’s mobile app and update the campus calendar located on the website at harding.edu/calendar. Events are added to the calendar if they are open to the majority of campus and/or the community. If you have an event that you would like added to the calendar, let us know at ucmrequest@harding.edu.

Alexa Bowman, digital media manager

UCM manages all content on the official Harding University social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube. In addition, we also assist and advise other campus social media managers on their social media strategy, content plans and any new account creation. There are numerous social media accounts focusing on all diverse areas of campus, which can be found in our social media directory at harding.edu/socialmedia. For more information on our expectations for content messaging, tone and frequency, review our Social Media Guidelines. If you have further questions, want our help creating a new social media platform or need a consultation to revamp your current social media strategy, contact Alexa Bowman at ucmrequest@harding.edu.

Cherisse Gregory, director of marketing
Jennifer Hannigan, marketing manager for graduate and professional programs
Hannah Diles, marketing and project coordinator
Todd Kiles, publications director

Harding’s marketing team manages the University’s brand strategy and oversees internal and external-facing marketing. UCM provides guidance and assistance to our campus partners to help align strategic communication priorities across various forms of media. We also provide planning and support of high-impact institutional priorities, such as recruitment, retention and alumni engagement.

UCM’s design and print marketing services include, but are not limited to, updates to publications and the creation of print publications including brochures, flyers, postcards, business cards, banners and general signage. To inquire about a new or existing project, contact us at ucmrequest@harding.edu.

Hailey Pruitt, editor/writer
Todd Kiles, publications director

The UCM office is the home for all official University publications including Harding Magazine. With a circulation of 50,000, this magazine brings stories to alumni mailboxes twice a year. To view stories from the latest issue or to submit a story idea, visit magazine.harding.edu.

Editorial services include copy editing, proofreading and creating content for Harding’s internal and external communication strategy and marketing efforts. The team works with offices and departments across campus to produce and distribute printed and digital content to various audiences while meeting messaging standards. UCM follows AP Style and has developed and maintains its own editorial style guide. To learn more about our publications or editorial services, contact Hailey Pruitt at ucmrequest@harding.edu.

Jeff Montgomery, director of photographic services

The UCM campus photographer is responsible for all photo creation and organization from University operations and events. UCM provides photography services for on-campus offices and departments that host campus events. To submit a request for consideration of coverage, please contact Jeff Montgomery at ucmrequest@harding.edu.

Jake Ward, videographer

Our digital team manages video production projects on campus including academic program videos, people features and event recap videos. While we want to be able to help everyone on campus, all video requests are subject to videographer availability at the requested time. We can only take on a limited number of video projects each semester, so the earlier you reach out, the better! Our digital team will suggest other options to achieve your goals if we are unable to fulfill the request. To make an initial request, contact our digital team at ucmrequest@harding.edu.

For digital media and print project inquiries, please contact ucmrequest@harding.edu. For news and media inquiries, contact mediarelations@harding.edu.

	Jack Shock Interim Assistant Vice President of University Marketing and Communications
	Media Relations mediarelations@harding.edu
	Alexa Bowman Digital Media Manager
	Cherisse Gregory Director of Marketing
	Hailey Pruitt Editor/Writer
	Jennifer Hannigan Marketing Manager for Graduate and Professional Programs
	Hannah Diles Marketing and Project Coordinator
	Todd Kiles Publications Director
	Kendal Escue Graphic Designer
	Jeff Montgomery Director of Photographic Services
	Jake Ward Videographer
	Joy Tapley Administrative Assistant 501-279-4316