Marketing & Communications
2024 - 2025 Year in Review

The Student Affairs Marketing and Communications team at Florida Atlantic provides marketing materials to departments across all of FAU's campuses. Our main goal is to elevate the Division of Student Affairs' image and visibility by centralizing marketing efforts and promoting student engagement while adhering to the University's Brand Standards.

Discover below some of the incredible projects we've contributed to during this past academic year!

RESOLVED TICKETS

488

GRAPHIC
DESIGN

577

WEB
DEVELOPMENT

18.24% increase from last year

116

ANNOUNCEMENTS
& DIGITAL SIGNAGE

36.47% increase from last year

SOCIAL MEDIA
& PHOTOGRAPHY

56.9% increase from last year

1,254

TOTAL
TICKETS

13.48% increase from last year

Source: TeamDynamix, June 1, 2024 - July 11, 2025 | Does not include email-only requests

Owls Breathe

iLead 2024: RUN YOUR RACE

Sneak Peek into Second Year

Career Center - Building Florida's Future

Red & Blue Weeks

Bonfire Music Fest

LEGACY 61

Student Union Banners

Our photo archive for the 2024-2025 Academic year contains over 3,700 high-resolution photos, taken at more than 100 unique events across Florida Atlantic's Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. Additionally, over 40 videos were created including the new Student Affairs Spotlight, Messages from the Vice President, event recaps, and more!

A group of students holding arms and smiling at the camera

A dramatic shot of a DJ performing on stage

A student stretching his hands into the air at the Step Show

A student blowing bubbles with her eyes closed on a sunny day

Social Media

Gained over 2,200 followers in the past year
Collaborated across the Division to increase event engagement and reach different audiences
Introduced #myplaceinparadise as a social media campaign for students to feel and find where they belong at Florida Atlantic

Check us out at @faustudents

“As always, the DSA/IT support team is efficient, accommodating, accurate, and provides exceptional services to continuously advance our MVSS mission. Thank you for your support."

- Jason N., Military & Veterans Student Success Center

“Anthony was patient and completed appropriate follow up. He was able to make changes quickly when I noted some errors with the website."

- Nikki K., Dean of Students

"Tiffany is very patient with me and the constant tweaks and adjustments that this ticket took. Her courtesy and professionalism is always appreciated!"

- Cheyenne B., Owls Care Health Promotion

“Stephanie was awesome to work with. She listened to my ideas and ran with it. I think she did an amazing job.”

- Jessica P., New Student Transitions and Family Engagement

“It's always great to work with Pete and this photo shoot was no exception. We appreciate his professionalism and his patience with us (schedule changes, etc.). The photos are great!”

- Cherie W., Student Health Services

“Your team is incredible and beyond helpful. Thank you for helping with this project.”

- Leonette LC., Counseling and Psychological Services

Source: TeamDynamix ticket surveys, June 1, 2024 - July 11, 2025

Addiel Gomez

Director
Media & Communications
agomez13@fau.edu

Anthony Aranha

Associate Director
Web Marketing
aaranha@fau.edu

Tiffany Burnett

Assistant Director
Marketing and Creative Services
burnettt@fau.edu

Stephanie Gurgel

Coordinator
Web and Graphic Design
sgurgel@fau.edu

Julia Prendergast

Digital Communication Specialist
jprendergast2016@fau.edu

Pete Gordon, Jr

Photographer / Videographer
pgordon2019@fau.edu

Marketing & Communications
2024 - 2025 Year in Review