The Office of Marketing and Communications is a team of professionals that span from writers and graphic designers to media experts and multimedia producers. We exist to unify IUP's voice and to build IUP's reputation among potential students, families, alumni, and the broader community.

We're dedicated to advancing the university, and we have a passion for marketing, creative communication, and accurate distribution of information.

Nikki Knox

Director of University Branding

Sutton Hall, Rm. 305

724-357-3873

nknox@iup.edu

Molly Russell

Executive Director of Marketing

Sutton Hall, Rm. 306

724-357-3508

marussel@iup.edu

Joshua Hill

Assistant Director of University Branding

Sutton Hall, Rm. 305

724-357-2127

joshhill@iup.edu

Design Team

John Ritter

Senior Designer

jritter@iup.edu

Brian Henry

Multimedia Producer

bfhenry@iup.edu

Jocelyn Randolph

Designer

randolph@iup.edu

Gavin Schucker

Designer

schucker@iup.edu

Writing Team

Matt Burglund

Senior Writer

Sutton Hall, Rm. 301

724-357-5588

burglund@iup.edu

Elaine Smith

University Magazine Editor

Sutton Hall, Rm. 321

724-357-3112

ejacobs@iup.edu

Digital Team

Jessica Groll

Director of Digital Strategy

Sutton Hall, Rm. 310

724-357-5502

jgroll@iup.edu

Bruce Dries

Web Editor

Sutton Hall, Rm. 311

724-357-7937

bvdries@iup.edu

Eric Pinkerton

Web Developer

Sutton Hall, Rm. 313

724-357-4937

epinkert@iup.edu

Video Team

William Hamilton

Director of Video Services

Professional Technology Bldg.

724-357-4577

william.hamilton@iup.edu

Emily Smith

Assistant Director of Video Services

Sutton Hall, Rm. 326

emily.smith@iup.edu

Media Relations

Michelle Fryling

Executive Director of Communications and Media Relations

Sutton Hall, Rm. 315

724-357-2302

412-309-1530 (cell)

mfryling@iup.edu

Caitlin Aiello

Director of Communications for Student Affairs

724-575-2334 (cell)

caitlin.aiello@iup.edu

Debbie Butler

Administrative Assistant

Sutton Hall, Rm. 304

724-357-3062

debutler@iup.edu

  • Marketing and Communications Office
  • Sutton Hall, Room 334
    1011 South Drive
     Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-3062
Summer Office Hours
Monday through Friday
Remote assistance is available via email or phone.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.