Department of Integrated Strategic Communication

Congratulations to the 297 ISC students who earned a spot on the Spring 2026 College of Communication and Information Dean's List! 📚🏆

See the full list and read more at ci.uky.edu/Spring2026DeansList

Advance your expertise in Digital Strategies with the Graduate Certificate in Integrated Strategic Communication this summer/fall.

The certificate is online and asynchronous and available to ISC students and all UK graduate students.

A big round of applause 👏 for our Outstanding Junior and Senior in ISC for their incredible accomplishments!

Make plans to attend the 2026 Irwin Warren Lecture in Advertising and Digital Media on Tuesday, April 7 at 4 p.m. in Wrigley Auditorium (250 Pence Hall) delivered by Tom Murray, chief marketing officer of Somnigroup International Inc.

Learn more here:

Somnigroup’s Tom Murray to deliver 2026 Irwin Warren Lecture in Advertising and Digital Media UK Happenings Somnigroup’s Tom Murray to deliver 2026 Irwin Warren Lecture in Advertising and Digital Media By Gray Greenwell Tuesday LEXINGTON, Ky. (March. 31, 2026) — Tom Murray, chief marketing officer of Somnigroup International Inc., will deliver the 2026 Irwin Warren Lecture in Advertising...

Come shop 30+ local vendors on Saturday, April 11 at "United We Shop," an event planned, promoted and executed by our ISC Event Planning class!

Shop more than 30 local businesses at ‘United We Shop’ vendor fair UK Happenings Shop more than 30 local businesses at ‘United We Shop’ vendor fair By Bella Smeck March 6, 2026 Graphic made by students in the ISC event planning class. LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 6, 2026) — The fourth annual “United We Shop” vendor fair is quickly approaching, and students in th...

Keeping the ball rolling! 🤩 Hear insights and industry tips from 2017 ISC/ICT alum Garrett Ringler on Tuesday, March 10 from 2-3:30 p.m. in Worsham Cinema.

Currently the director of analytics at VaynerMedia, Garrett has worked with global brands like Expedia, Ford and Call of Duty, and blends his experience in both marketing and technical analytics. Garrett is excited to share his journey from the classroom to leading at a global agency, and we hope you're excited to hear it!

Just in time for Valentine's Day💘, here's a sweet story about an ISC alum.

Sharing love to the world, one letter at a time A UK alum’s family tradition sparked the Dad Letter Project, pairing handwritten letters with people who need encouragement most.

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A huge round of applause 👏 for our 334 ISC students who made the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information Dean's List for Fall 2025!

Read more at ci.uky.edu/F25deanslist

ISC Assistant Professor Erin Hester is leading a team of researchers to create messaging that encourages lung cancer screening and reduces the associated stigma that keeps many people from getting screened.

UK researchers partner with Kentucky communities to reduce lung cancer stigma, promote screening The UK research team aims to strengthen statewide outreach by leveraging evidence-based strategic communication.