Communications and Marketing

If you have a project that you would like the University Marketing and Communications Team to assist you with, submit your request here: UCM  Work Request Form 

The UCM team can help you get the word out about public events.  Let us know about your event as far in advance as possible. 

Getting started: Fill out the UCM Work Request form with the basic information about your event. We can list your event on the master promotional calendar and provide advice on potential public relations (PR), social media, and other strategies. 

University Event Calendar Listing (including ticketed events):  The easiest way to showcase your event on the master promotional calendar on the Localist platform is to fill out the UCM Work Request form. 

For do-it-yourself info, follow the Localist Event Calendar Instructional Guide.

Internal Announcements: SFU streams internal announcements on its intranet homepage (my.francis). Employees can add an item anytime through the  form below (First-time users: Ask a UCM team member for the password or check the weekly Campus News email)  Internal Announcement Submission 

Weekly Campus News Round-Up Email:  Items from the internal announcements are shared weekly via Campus News distributed by the UCM team. You can also suggest items to be shared by submitting a UCM Work Request.

The UCM team manages SFU's official social media channels and helps departments understand the guidelines surrounding departmental-level social media accounts. 

All SFU department or organization social media accounts must follow the University's Social Media Policy, including being registered with University Communications and Marketing. 

• Registering official accounts: To register an existing account or start a new one apply here: Social Media Account Registration Form. Please wait for approval from the UCM department before establishing a new account(s).
• New user registration: If you’ve been granted access to an existing SFU social media account, please complete the following form to document your role. New User Registration: Social Media Directory

About the University

Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA, is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States. Its mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of faith, generosity, respect, discovery, and joy. Saint Francis University offers traditional campus-based learning and competitive online and graduate degree offerings.

Helpful Links

• General Campus Photos and B-roll Video: 
  https://saintfrancisuniversity.smugmug.com/Press-Kit
• Logo Files:
  https://saintfrancisuniversity.smugmug.com/University-Logos/PNG-Logos
• Style & Identity Guide
  https://issuu.com/saintfrancisuniversity/docs/style_identity_guide_2024
• Facts & Stats 
  https://www.francis.edu/about-us/facts-and-stats
• News Blog
  https://www.francis.edu/blog
• Mission/Vision/History
  https://www.francis.edu/about-us/mission-and-character

If you are a reporter seeking to speak with a spokesperson on a particular topic, contact the Office of Communications & Marketing by submitting an inquiry form or calling 814-471-1283.