Whatever your role is on campus, recruiting and retaining students is at the forefront of Missouri State University’s (and your) mission. It’s all about using effective marketing and communications strategies to reach those students (and their parents) where they are.

That’s why the division of marketing and communications will offer a series of free training sessions on campus that will help you understand the university’s brand better and explore best practices to improve your skills in design, social media, writing, videography and more.

Faculty, staff, graduate assistants and student workers are invited to MarCom Training Week, Sept. 22-26, 2025.

How to register

Registration is required in My Learning Connection at my.missouristate.edu.

• Log into your My Missouri State.
• Locate the Learning and Development card.
• Click the My Learning Connection link.
• Search for the appropriate session.
• Sign up.

Event schedule

You can access details for each event on the university calendar.

Sept. 22

Creating in MSU Brand Style: Photo, Design and Writing
9-10:30 a.m., Pummill Hall 103

From Basic to Trendy: A Social Media Glow-up Guide
2-3 p.m., Pummill Hall 103

Sept. 23

From Ideas to Impact: Unlocking the Power of Digital Marketing
2-3 p.m., Pummill Hall 103

Sept. 24

Using Blogs to Engage Your Audience and Drive Enrollment 
9-10 a.m., Pummill Hall 103

Lights. Camera. Action – How to Prepare for an MSU Video Production
10:30-11:30 a.m., Pummill Hall 103

Intermediate CMS Editor Training
1-2 p.m., Pummill Hall 103

Sept. 25

Are You Media Ready? Sharpen Your Message, Own the Interview 
1-3 p.m., Pummill Hall 103

Contact strategic communication at strategiccommunication@missouristate.edu or 417-836-6397 for questions or more information.