The Office of Communications and Public Affairs offers a full range of communications expertise, working as an integrated team on your behalf. Whether your project is planned across multiple channels or requires a specific piece of media, our team is made up of people with the skills and experience needed to help you succeed.

Areas of Expertise

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    Writing and Editing

    Our editorial team brings more than 70 years of combined professional experience to editing, proofreading, and writing projects of every size.

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    Marketing and Design

    The Marketing and Design teams can develop marketing plans, produce print and digital materials, and coordinate the creative work that helps UMB schools and departments reach their audiences.

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    Web and Digital Media

    From brief content updates to full website redesigns, our web team delivers user-centered digital solutions with expert guidance and transparent timelines.

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    Photography and Videography

    From portraits and event coverage to video production and drone footage, our team documents the people and moments that tell the UMB story. Post-production is included in all services.

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    Social Media

    OCPA can help UMB schools and departments build a social media presence that resonates with audiences, offering strategy, content creation, event coverage, and platform training.

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    News and Media

    The media team promotes UMB research, innovations, and scholarship by connecting UMB experts with local and national media, distributing news releases, and keeping the campus community informed through The Elm.

Specialized Services

Some projects require additional planning, coordination, and University-specific standards. Explore guidance and support for specialized communications projects.

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Advertising and Signage

Guidance on window and door graphics, large-scale signage, and campus digital displays. We help you navigate approvals and connect you with the right vendors.

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Vehicle Branding

Standards and resources for University vehicle graphics. We help guide you through design, approvals, and installation from start to finish.

Vehicle Branding

Meet Our Team

New to working with OCPA? Meet the experts behind our work and the areas they support across communications, marketing, creative, and digital services.