Department of Integrated Strategic Communication

05/05/2026

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.

04/14/2026

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

03/31/2026

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:

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...

03/11/2026

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!

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...

03/05/2026

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!

02/10/2026

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

A UK alum’s family tradition sparked the Dad Letter Project, pairing handwritten letters with people who need encouragement most.

01/25/2026

UK closed on Monday, Jan 26. In-person classes canceled. Plan B/designated staff on regular schedule. UK HealthCare open. www.uky.edu/alert

01/16/2026

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

12/15/2025

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.

The UK research team aims to strengthen statewide outreach by leveraging evidence-based strategic communication.

12/04/2025

Join our ISC event planning students for Lexington's Holiday Parade presented by Commonwealth Credit Union this Saturday, Dec. 6! ❄️🎄 The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Midland Avenue, running west on Main Street, ending at Mill Street.

Read more about how our students helped plan, promote and execute this year's festivities here: https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-happenings/holiday-spirit-takes-over-downtown-lexington-s-parade-returns-dec-6