Communications

The College of Health and Human Sciences Communications Office coordinates internal and external communications. This includes things like news releases, magazines, newsletters, announcements, photography, video, social media, website content, the events calendar and more. We’re passionate about sharing your story – be sure to reach out!

Website Updates

We can help with things like changing out text, add photos, putting events on the calendar and other content on the College of Health and Human Sciences’ website.

Requesting Assistance / Sharing Your News

Utilize the form below to request assistance and share your news – we’re here to help! The information you provide will help us determine the best way to assist you and/or share your news. The form can also be used to submit information for Happenings (CHHS Faculty and Staff newsletter).

Be Added to the Happenings Distribution List: Not a faculty or staff member but interested in signing up for Happenings? Use this form to submit your information and we’ll add you to the distribution list.

Fall 2025 Happenings (CHHS Faculty and Staff newsletter) Publication Dates: Aug. 29; Sept. 12 and 26; Oct. 10 and 24; Nov. 7 and 21; Dec. 5 and 19

2025-26 Connector (CHHS Student newsletter) Publication Dates: Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, March 26, April 23

Headshots

Headshots are coordinated and funded by the CHHS Communications team with the University Photographer. Watch Happenings for scheduled times and to sign up.

If you need a headshot outside of a scheduled time, please contact the University Photographer. Individual appointments are not funded by the CHHS Communications team.

Toolkit

Iowa State has resources that can help make your content more brand aligned.

  • University Marketing and Communications: All marketing and communications at Iowa State University should be aligned with University Marketing and Communications guidelines.
  • College of Health and Human Sciences Photos: Access this Flickr account to see all of the photography that’s available to you – for free! Fill out the form above (linked here as well) and share the URLs of the photos you need. A member of our team will then get them to you.
  • Iowa State Photography: Iowa State maintains a library of free photography for use in marketing and communications. Access the library at the bottom of this page.
  • Colors: Color is one of the best ways to bring your project in brand and ensure your audience knows the message is coming from Iowa State. The ISU primary and secondary color palette can be found here.
  • Wordmark: Learn how to use the College of Health and Human Sciences wordmark and access it here.
  • Link Shortener and QR Code Generator: ISU has a free link shortener (operates similar to “bitlink”) and QR code generator. Access it here.