Web Strategy and Development Blog

Blogging inspiration: share an event

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In this series we inspire you to create fun, insightful blog posts, which help convey an inviting, communicative atmosphere to current and prospective students.

A post we loved

Haven’t posted for a while? Don’t worry. We found inspiration in a recent post from the College of Arts and Letters  about an art professor’s work, which was on display at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. The post included details about the pieces on display and a link to a slideshow.

We liked that this post provided a snapshot of a current event and included images that bring readers to the scene — even if they are unable to travel to the exhibit.

Blogging tip

Want to keep your readers in the loop without renovating your website? Be sure to integrate your blog into your website. This enables readers to see excerpts of your latest posts without leaving your site. You can add blog feed to your site by following these instructions. Need help? Contact the help desk or visit an open lab.

Musical theatre website showcases interdisciplinary approach

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The musical theatre website was redesigned as part of the Academic Website Project, which strives to enhance academic websites for use in recruitment efforts.

Muscial TheatreKey features of the newly designed website include the following:

  • Combines two departments
     This program is offered jointly by the theatre and dance department and the music department. Since it would confuse students to offer a program website in both departments, a stand-alone site was developed with its own theme and content.
  • Reuses content
    Many of the productions offered by this program are promoted by the theatre and dance department, so the activity stream was mirrored between the two sites.

Site credits

Several university relations offices assisted in developing this site:

  • Content: Karen Culp, publications graduate assistant
  • Design: Lindsay Thomack, Web and new media designer, and Kelly Johnson, Web and new media student designer
  • Website implementation: David Howell and Brittany Dilts, Web and new media student workers, with oversight by Sara Clark, director of Web and new media

Media, journalism and film website showcases student work and opportunities

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The media, journalism and film website was redesigned as part of the Academic Website Project, which strives to enhance academic websites for use in recruitment efforts.

MJF websiteKey features of the newly designed website include the following:

  • Showcases student work
     The website features student work and provides continuous coverage of student awards and accomplishments. This practice helps prospective students better understand the curriculum and possibilities for success.
  • Details the extracurricular opportunities and services
    The website lists the hands-on opportunities for students (from working at newspapers to film projects) as well as the equipment and services in Student Production Center.

Site credits

Several university relations offices assisted in developing this site:

  • Staff lead: Jessica Clements, new media specialist
  • Content: Aaron Baker, publications graduate assistant, assisted by Mark Biggs, department head of media, journalism and film
  • Design: Veronica Adinegara, publications senior graphic designer
  • Website implementation: Brandon Jimeno, Brad Fortenberry, Brittany Dilts, Tasha Jacobsen and David Howell, Web and new media student workers, with oversight by Brad Mitchell, new media producer, and Sara Clark, director of Web and new media

Modern and Classical Languages website highlights programs to broaden your world view

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The modern and classical languages website was redesigned as part of the Academic Website Project, which strives to enhance academic websites for use in recruitment efforts.MCL website

Key features of the newly designed website include the following:

  • Provides quick links to all language programs, including Global Studies
    Students can now easily access the program that best complements their professional goals
  • Uses blog for news and activities
    A blog feed showcases the news and many activities the department offers students and the greater community such as Languages for Fun, film series events, and Study Away opportunities.

Site credits

Several university offices assisted the modern and classical languages department in developing this site:

  • Staff lead: Don Hendricks, university communications director
  • Content development: Karen Culp, publications graduate assistant; Stacey Funderburk, publications director
  • Design: Angela Barker, instructional technology support specialist, college of arts and letters
  • Website implementation: Angela Barker, Brian Heaton, Tasha Jacobsen, Elio Marcano Quevedo, Jenny Stoops, with oversight by Sara Clark, director of web and new media

English website markets to future authors and educators

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The english redesign was completed as part of the Academic Website Project, which strives to enhance academic websites for use in recruitment efforts.

Department of English siteKey features of the newly designed website include the following:

  • Clearly breaks down different programs
    This department houses more than nine unique programs with very different career outcomes. The options to choose the correct program are clearly shown on the homepage navigation.
  • Showcases student opportunities
    The website shows how the program extends beyond the classroom by providing a directory of student organizations, publications, events and conferences.

Site credits

Several university relations offices assisted the english department in developing this site:

  • Staff lead: Don Hendricks, university communications director
  • Content development: Stacey Funderburk, publications director, with assistance from Karen Culp and Linda Harvey, publications graduate assistants
  • Design: Abby Isackson, publications graphic designer, with assistance from Aimee Pong, student graphic designer
  • Website implementation: Brad Fortenberry, Nathanael Bassett and Brittany Dilts, web and new media student workers, with oversight by Brad Mitchell, new media producer