Higher Education Public Relations & Marketing
Advancing excellence, ensuring trust.
In the complex and dynamic landscape of higher education, FINN has earned its place as a trusted and respected strategic partner for higher education communications, public relations and marketing. We are one of the few agencies with deep experience in all aspects of the higher education continuum, from the K12 pipeline through all forms of post-secondary education to workforce development and lifelong learning.
For nearly four decades, public and private colleges and universities have turned to FINN for strategic communications counsel, PR, crisis and issues management, and education marketing support for a wide range of issues regionally, nationally and internationally. In direct engagement with university presidents, deans and senior leadership, we have helped promote and publicize faculty research, supported new campus initiatives and institutes, and strategized and executed on the delicate work of reputation management. We partner closely with university leadership to build effective relationships based on trust and candor, and proudly offer unparalleled counsel to institutions as they navigate evolving challenges and opportunities.
Education
Case Study | Arizona State University
ASU’s Global Futures Laboratory presented FINN with the complex task of establishing their organizational identity, encompassing a diverse range of complex and multifaceted aspects.
Case Studies & Articles
Carnegie Mellon
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The Essential Generalist: My Education Policy Journey
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Howard University
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9 Takeaways from the 2025 Education Writers Association National Seminar
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Pace University
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National Pathways Initiative Holds Summit in D.C.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology
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ASU Showcases Sustainability Prowess During SEJ 2025
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Advancing Efforts to Realize Human Potential
We know each institution is unique, and we embed within your mission to become a collaborative higher education communications, public relations and marketing partner. We work with university leadership, admissions/enrollment, and faculty to understand your institution and its unique strengths and communication needs.
- We provide 24/7 crisis support from a team steeped in the full range of potential issues. Our crisis clients are confidential.
- We have facility with complex academic research and expertise of any discipline or sector, and boast long-standing immersion in sciences, business and technology, including AI.
- We regularly engage with journalists and media outlets covering the myriad beats related to faculty expertise (e.g., business, technology, economics, finance, workforce development).
- We have experience in many operational issues, including enrollment/admissions, curriculum change, student outcomes, transfers, closures, mergers and acquisitions, accreditation issues, and facilities/building.