University Communications and Marketing
From Concept to Solution, We Deliver Authentic, Reliable, Meaningful Messaging
The Office of University Communications and Marketing partners with the university community to identify and amplify unique and impressive NJCU projects, people, and ideas. Guided by big-picture strategy, we use our unique skills as producers and storytellers to create interest in the university; strengthen its visibility; and empower faculty, students, and staff to become brand ambassadors.
Media Inquiries
For all media requests, including interviews with faculty, staff, or students, please contact the NJCU University Communications office at 201-200-3301 or via email at news@njcu.edu or Spokesman Ira Thor at ithor@njcu.edu. Additionally, we have an Experts List available of NJCU faculty and staff who are subject area experts.
NJCU Community: Want to Work With Us?
Project Request
Whether you would like to create a poster, video, social media campaign or any other type of communication, we’ll work with you to decide what tactics best suit your goals and budget.
Academic Program Marketing Request
If you have a specific academic program that you'd like to promote, but aren't sure what to do or how much it will cost, complete this form and we'll help you develop a strategy.
This Week at NJCU Digest
In an effort to maximize news and promotion of weekly campus events, make internal campus email communications more efficient, and better inform the university community about on-campus events, NJCU University Communications and Marketing will introduce ‘This Week at NJCU’ in January 2022. This once-weekly Monday publication will inform the university community about all events happening each week over the next eight days on campus. If you’d like to have your event featured in ‘This Week at NJCU’ please submit information using this form. The deadline each week is Wednesday at noon to be included in the following week’s edition.
Submit Your Event for Inclusion in This Week at NJCU
Communications Resources
We have templates and guides that can help you showcase the NJCU brand in a professional manner.
About Us
Our department is comprised of the following areas:
NJCU Media Relations works with leadership, faculty and staff to develop and promote news of the University. In addition, the team interacts with members of the media to share news and stories, and to serve as a liaison for journalists seeking faculty subject matter experts on a range of discipline-specific topics.
Contact NJCU Media Relations by submitting a request, calling 201-200-3301 or via email at news@njcu.edu.
The University Spokesperson is Mr. Ira Thor, Associate Vice President for University Communications and Marketing. For media inquiries:
- Email: ithor@njcu.edu
- Office: 201-200-3301
- Cell: 973-420-8466 (media only please)
University Communications produces and distributes content across a range of print and digital media.
Share Good News
Faculty and staff may submit news items, including professional accomplishments, conference presentations, awards and recognitions, white papers, publications, and research to through our request form or by emailing communications@njcu.edu.
Request Photo or Video Support
We provide video and photographic services for key University events and initiatives. Requests for a photographer or videographer may be made by completing our request form or sending your request to photos@njcu.edu. If we are not able to provide support, we can also help you find freelance resources.
For Web Updates
University Communications and Marketing manages most of the content on the njcu.edu website. To request updates or new pages, complete our request form or email webupdates@njcu.edu.
Update the Events Calendar
Add your event to the NJCU online calendar. Please submit your event details via our request form.
This area focuses on the elevation of the NJCU brand to increase awareness and engage prospective students. Working closely with the Enrollment Management and University Admissions teams, we plan and execute marketing campaigns and leverage analytics and research insights to measure success and drive future efforts.
To request support, complete our project request form.
Creative Services provides graphic design services for internal and external marketing, advertising, and promotional campaigns.
To request a project, complete our request form.