Self-Service Tools and Online Training

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University Imagery
PhotoShelter is Miami's digital asset management system housing official University photography that is available to the Miami community and various constituencies.
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Image Training

Learn how to download images from PhotoShelter and edit them using a free web-based software called Pixlr.

Image Size Recommendations

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Formstack

Formstack is UCM's recommended solution for electronic forms. It is a commercial website that allows you to easily create accessible online forms using drag and drop functionality within a Miami brand template.

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Submit a News Story Idea
Submit a story idea to our News and Media Relations team for review. You are our connection across a campus. We will get back to you with ideas about the best way to proceed.
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Website Maintenance
Web editors can access online training and reference materials to ensure brand consistency, web accessibility, and best practices for maintaining department websites.
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Blog Tool
WordPress (using Miami's theme) is the recommended blogging tool for an academic course, research lab, or other Miami entity having a business or marketing purpose.
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Events Calendar

The University events calendar is powered by Localist and aggregates events from multiple business systems including 25Live, EMS, TheHUB, and more to present one cohesive calendar.

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Email Marketing

Emma is Miami's platform for planning, designing, and optimizing targeted email campaigns.

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PDF Remediation
Learn more about PDF usage on our websites. Submit a request to have a remediation completed or for a quote.
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Data and Analytics
Cascade web editors can utilize the built-in Google Analytics to make strategic marketing plans for their website. 
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Close-Caption Videos
All videos must be closed-captioned for accessibility. Some videos may need to be audio-described.
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Email Signature Templates

Give your email signature some professional flair by adding the Miami University logo or one of our unique videos.

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Powerpoint Templates

These templates provide a ready framework to ensure that your PowerPoint presentation remains in brand.

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Video Live Streaming

Recommendations on how to live stream on personal devices like laptop and smartphone or by working with a vendor.

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Media Release Form [PDF]

Submission of this form grants to Miami certain rights in connection with the production and distribution of University publications.