Stephanie Reyna – Saddleback College – Mission Viejo, CA
What do dinner-table conversations and equity-centered marketing have in common? More than you’d think. A recent aha moment revealed how the words we choose—often without thinking—shape the way we see our students. Here’s why asset-based language matters more than ever.
Patrick Stone – Cape Cod Community College – Barnstable, MA
A cross-country district conference whirlwind reveals the heartbeats of different regions and the new wave of creative leaders in community college communications. See favorite photos from the road!
Kate Kirkpatrick – Truckee Meadows Community College – Reno, NV
Five hacks to help you make key changes to strengthen your comms approach and prepare to serve an increasingly diverse mix of generations.
Megan Smedley – Ashland Community and Technical College – Ashland, KY
Beyond traditional crises, a college’s reputation faces daily challenges. Read why empowering your PR team is essential for protecting your institution’s most valuable asset.
Felicia Holt – Piedmont Community College – Roxboro, NC
What do an executive assistant to the president and a communications manager have in common? More than you’d think. Follow one professional’s unexpected journey from administrative support to leading campus-wide messaging—and discover how both roles require adaptability, trust and a whole lot of hats.
Maya Demishkevich – Carroll Community College – Westminster, MD
Let’s be real: getting anyone to take a survey is hard. Getting students to take one? Even harder. Here’s how we made it happen …
by Jaclyn Y. Garver – NCMPR National Office – Fort Wayne, IN
Most of what’s written about Dr. Breyer underline all the ways she helped people and her commitment to peace, justice and nonviolence. “Among her proudest achievements was her role on The President’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities and the subsequent federal legislation extending justice to a previously neglected population.”
by Jeff Ebbing – Southeastern Community College – West Burlington, IA
The holiday season is in full swing and if you’re like me, your brain is in a constant anxiety loop of frantically trying to wrap up that big project (or three) before the all-staff holiday potluck and trying to get everything ready at home in anticipation of the big family love-food-gift-fest. It’s a LOT.
by Stacie Sipes – Navarro College – Corsicana, TX
On our journey to the District 4 Conference in Colorado Springs, the Navarro College team made a pit stop at the great State Fair of Texas. Beyond team building and indulgence in the latest fried food creations, this annual excursion serves as a source of inspiration for all of us in the marketing office.
by Jeff Ebbing – Southeastern Community College – West Burlington, IA
Join me on my Tour de District conferences as NCMPR president. First stop: District 5 and Sioux City, Iowa.

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