Communication Blog
Five steps to effective change communication
Change is inevitable, and as communicators, it’s imperative to be ready to counter change-related stress and support your employees' understanding and capacity to manage change.
How to ace a media interview over Zoom
View some tips and tricks to keep in mind when doing an interview over Zoom or other video chat formats.
Accessibility Ambassadors: Screen Reader Testing
Join the Accessibility Ambassadors as we discuss creating and testing digital content for screen reader accessibility.
Canva: Updated Accessibility Features
Learn about Canva’s new accessibility checker and other features to improve the accessibility of its documents, videos, and social posts.
15 journalism terms to know
Review some journalism jargon that could come in handy as you work with anyone from magazine editors to TV news crews.
Email Testing and Best Practices: Ensure Your Messages Reach the Right Inbox Every Time
Are your emails rendering inconsistently across devices or looking distorted in Outlook? Struggling with low deliverability or spam folder issues? With the right tools, your emails can shine in every inbox.
Research Briefs explained
Partnering with University of Minnesota researchers to share the latest discoveries with the public is an important part of the University’s mission and showcases our role as one of the nation’s leading research universities.
Introducing the Digital Analytics Lab at the U: A Community of Practice for Digital Analytics
The University Relations Measurement and Analytics team is launching a new digital analytics Community of Practice, which will include a Google Group, newsletter, learning sessions, and dedicated monthly office hours.
Eight tips for superior internal email subject lines
Writing a strategic subject line can determine whether an email is opened, which can help reach your internal communications goals.
New ADA rule mandates digital accessibility compliance
New ADA rules require public entities, including universities, to meet new digital accessibility standards by 2026—learn what this means and how to prepare your content.