University Relations

University Relations is the combination of the talents of the formerly divided Communications, Creative Services, and Marketing and Design teams. 

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UNIVERSITY RELATIONS TEAM

Derek Fye

Derek Fye
Communications Manager

Aahlaysia Gentry

Aahlaysia Gentry
Marketing Assistant

Kenneth Jacob
Printing Lead

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Catherine Mantuano
Marketing Coordinator

Laura Mason
Assistant Executive Director

Alyssa Nepper
Photographer

Erika Ottosen
Printing Coordinator

Scott Rudie headshot

Scott Rudie
Executive Director of Marketing and Communications

OUR STUDENT COLLEGUES

Tracy Alvarado

Tracy Alvarado
Graphic Designer

Destiny-Cobbs

Destiny Cobbs

Graphic Designer

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Hannah Pautsch
Graphic Designer

Riley Werve

Riley
Werve

Videographer

Our mission

We share UW-Parkside's story to build awareness and engagement among prospective students, current students, parents, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, external partners, and the community at large. We take pride in sharing stories about UW-Parkside’s academic excellence, student successes, faculty and staff expertise, and alumni achievements, all of which reinforce UW-Parkside as a premier regional university that transforms lives. 

Our methods

Design  |  We strategically plan, design, and execute promotional materials and campaigns to drive recruitment, raise funds, and build visibility and awareness. 

Website  |  We oversee content and visual design of the external website (www.uwp.edu). As a service to those who use it, we want to make sure that the website is always accurate and we need your help to keep it that way. 

Media Relations  |  We maintain positive relationships with the news media to tell the Parkside story, to provide expertise to trending stories in the news, and to communicate with key audiences.  

Social Media  |  We manage UW-Parkside’s official social media accounts, enhancing brand awareness, supporting recruitment and retention, and fostering student and alumni engagement. 

Print Production  |  We ensure consistent and professional representation of Parkside through captivating print materials. 

Our priorities

  • Driving recruitment and enrollment. 
  • Supporting alumni relations and fundraising.  
  • Collaborating with colleges and departments to highlight programs and community impact. 
  • Showcasing student scholarship and student success stories. 
  • Positioning faculty and staff as experts in the media. 
  • Inspiring engagement and building community to advance UW-Parkside’s mission, vision, and values. 

Key messaging

The following storytelling themes are central to the messaging strategy for UW-Parkside. By consistently highlighting these core concepts, collectively we can help our target audiences and key constituencies understand who we are and what makes UW-Parkside unique. We must be intentional in seeking out stories and using marketing strategies that elevate these themes.

Student Success

Students are the heart of what we do at UW-Parkside, which is why we take a holistic approach to student success. We focus on providing students with the support and tools they need to succeed, beginning with the first year until graduation. A UW-Parkside education prepares students to be successful in their professional, civic, and personal lives.

Bold Goal: Increase Graduates by 50%

UW-Parkside is committed to increasing the number of UW-Parkside graduates by 2025 as part of its Bold Goal. This is our shared commitment to produce more highly valued, educated, and ready graduates.

Premier, Comprehensive University

UW-Parkside is a destination of choice, serving as a hub of local, regional, and global progress. Building on our hallmarks of student success, academic excellence, diversity and inclusiveness, and community engagement, UW-Parkside is growing and delivering powerful educational opportunities.

Athletics

UW-Parkside’s athletics program is the only NCAA Division II program in the state of Wisconsin.

Life-Changing Faculty Academic Staff

Dedicated faculty and academic staff make UW-Parkside’s academic experience challenging, supportive, inspiring, and transformational. At UW-Parkside, students learn from experts in the field.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

UW-Parkside has a long history of serving the unique needs of a diverse student body. As the most diverse 4-year campus in the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Parkside is committed to providing quality and affordable access to a UW education for students in Southeastern Wisconsin, regardless of age, race, gender, occupation, cultural background, and family status.

Community Engagement

UW-Parkside is an active citizen and authentic partner in improving the economic, social, political, and cultural life of its local, regional, and global communities. UW-Parkside maintains successful partnerships and collaborations with other campuses and institutions across our region.

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