We help you tell the Belmont story.
From strategy to storytelling, we partner with campus leaders to share Belmont's mission with clarity, creativity and purpose.
University Marketing & Communications (UMAC) is responsible for developing and implementing strategic marketing and communication plans to promote the University and its initiatives. The UMAC Team manages the University's brand and image, creates and distributes marketing materials, coordinates media relations and oversees digital and social media content. Our team works closely with faculty, staff, students and alumni to share and promote news and stories about campus life, academic programs, research and community partnerships. We also guide and support University departments and units in developing their marketing and communication strategies.
University Brand Guide
The comprehensive guide for understanding the Belmont University Brand
Project Request Forms
For new design projects or edits to existing pieces, please submit a project via the Design Project Request Form in Asana.
For reprints of existing projects, please submit a request via the Reprint Request Form in Asana.
For minor website updates including addition of pages, images and copy to an existing website, please submit a support ticket on FreshDesk, our digital team’s ticket management system.
For new websites and major updates to a current site, please submit a project via the Web Project Request Form in Asana.
For new emails and email templates, please submit a project via the the Email Project Request Form in Asana.
For content writing and news story requests, please complete the Content Request Form in Asana.
To schedule a photoshoot with our campus photographer, please email Sam Simpkins, our University Photographer.
Submitting a request does not guarantee our attendance. To enhance the efficiency of the process, kindly include as many details as possible in your request:
- Brief Description of Images Needed:
- Type of Photography (Headshot, Event, Staged Photoshoot, Viewbook Images, Building/Campus Images, Stock Images):
- Usage and Publication Details:
- Preferred Shoot Date:
- Ideal Due Date for Images:
- Specific Location of Shoot:
- Additional Information:
The project's unique timeline will be determined after the completion of the request. Sam or another member of the University Marketing and Communications team will be in touch regarding next steps.
Learn more about our photo policies
Important Notes:
Photoshoot opportunities should be requested at least two weeks prior to an event, and more advance notice is appreciated for weekend and after-business hours’ events. The University Photographer’s responsibility is to shoot Belmont events and activities that have broad visual appeal such as those referenced below:
- Major University events - this includes Commencement
- Images that have potential to be included in Belmont News coverage as well as major University publications
- Images that could be used as hero images on the University website home page
- Images to be used in University-approved printed marketing materials that are being designed by Creative Services
- Campus stock photography and faculty/staff headshots
How to Find Photos:
All University images are placed in an online photo gallery and are available to be downloaded for departmental, communication and marketing needs.