Strategic Communications


Outside view of the front of Strong Hall

Strategic Communications at KU

Strategic Communications staff are responsible for executive-level communications, issues management and environmental scanning, ensuring consistency in messaging across the university, social media strategy, coordinating communications with external partners, and managing communications that have significant legal, legislative or reputational ramifications for KU.

Publications and Resources

Strategic Communications staff create the following publications and resources:

  • Chancellor's Messages: Regular messages to campus on various topics
  • Chancellor's Speeches: Speeches for key university events and appearances
  • KU Roundup: A newsletter for state legislators and policymakers
  • Legislative Testimonies: Presentations to Legislative committees
  • Alumni Messages: Regular legislative updates to alumni
  • Fact Sheets: Summarizes topics such as budget and economic impact
  • Talking Points: A newsletter for Communicators