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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ's voice and to build Â鶹ÊÓƵ'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. 303

724-357-3873

nknox@iup.edu

Molly Russell
Executive Director of Marketing

Sutton Hall, Rm. 302

724-357-3508

marussel@iup.edu

Joshua Hill
Assistant Director of University Branding

Sutton Hall, Rm. 305

724-357-2127

joshhill@iup.edu

Kira Wertz
Assistant Director of University Branding

Sutton Hall, Rm. 306

kewertz@iup.edu

Design Team

Gavin Schucker
Senior Designer

Sutton Hall, Rm. 320

schucker@iup.edu

Brian Henry
Multimedia Producer

bfhenry@iup.edu

Jocelyn Randolph
Designer

Sutton Hall, Rm. 323

randolph@iup.edu

Sarah Trafton
Designer

Sutton Hall, Rm. 324

setrafto@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 301
    1011 South Drive
     Indiana, PA 15705
  • Phone: 724-357-3062
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.