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Content Marketing Specialist
University Communications
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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Kjerstin Lang Pronounce my name Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Content Marketing Specialist

University Communications

Specialty area(s)

Content marketing, writing for the web, search engine optimization (SEO), editing and media relations.

Brief biography

I have over 14 years of experience in content marketing, public relations and strategic communications at UW–La Crosse. In my role, I develop compelling digital content designed to inform and engage key audiences, support student recruitment and position UWL as a thought leader in higher education.

My work includes leading the development and ongoing management of web content for all undergraduate academic program pages — a critical component of student recruitment at UWL. I also develop welcome page marketing content for all graduate programs.

Beyond academic program marketing, I identify and produce well-researched stories and blog posts that showcase the university’s academic strengths, community impact and student success. From concept to publication, I guide both storytelling initiatives and web content projects, collaborating closely with faculty, campus partners, senior leadership and marketing colleagues to ensure content is accurate, engaging and aligned with institutional goals. In addition, I work to build a strong community of communicators across campus by providing outreach, training and support for decentralized communication efforts.

Career

Professional history

Assistant Director, Instituto Cultural Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

Executive assistant, CLUES: Communidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio, St. Paul, Minnesota

Reporter, Hibbing Daily Tribune (now Mesabi Tribune)

General Reporter and Education Reporter, La Crosse Tribune

Senior Writer/Editor and Public Information Officer, News and Marketing, UW-La Crosse

 

Research and publishing

Council for Advancement and Support of Education, District V, Award-winning stories: 

“A Heartwarming Holiday Hobby” - Longform story on a volunteer project that changes lives. Received the online innovation award from CASE V.

“Driven” - Longform story on a student’s pursuit of his educational dream - feature writing award (silver) from CASE V.

 

High-ranking student success blog posts

What are the best healthcare degrees?

Best schools for undecided majors

Should I major in science?

How to budget as a college student?

How to study effectively?

Misconceptions about college life

Coping skills for stress in college

Weird scholarships

Advice for college students

What is a medical technologist?

Things to bring to college

What is Fintech?

Read more on the College Tips blog.

 

High ranking thought-leadership posts

Why do fall leaves change color?

How often do people lie?

Why do prices go up?

Famous women statues

Cicadas 2024

Solar eclipse 2024

Bees that nest in the ground

Read more on the Currents blog.

 

Human interest stories

Final orbit for UWL Planetarium

A molecule with medical promise

Kimpossible

Kudos

served

Taylor Cole Miller, Communication Studies; Valerie Krage, Educational Studies; Teri Holford and Kendall Morgan, both Murphy Library; Pete Rydberg, Visual & Performing Arts; and Kjerstin Lang, University Marketing & Communications; served on the TEDxUWLaCrosse committee. The group planned and organized a successful TEDxUWLaCrosse event on Oct. 10, 2024, in The Bluffs, Student Union. Their dedication to fostering thought-provoking dialogue not only enriches the university community but also engages the broader public. One third of the attendees were from the wider La Crosse community. Thank you to the committee for making TEDxUWLaCrosse a memorable and inspiring experience for a full house of attendees.

Submitted on: Oct. 14, 2024

served

Kjerstin Lang, University Communications served as the lead of the December Board of Regents meeting planning committee, also consisting of Brad Quarberg, Sudha Sudhakaran, Hannah Skibba, James Bushman, Jeff Kerkman, Joe Heim, Keli Frigo, Mark Valenti, Michael Slevin and Tammy Netwal. Dozens of volunteers and hard work from UWL employees and students helped make the event a great success.

Submitted on: Dec. 10, 2018

awarded

Kjerstin Lang, Michael Lieurance and Jacob Speer, all University Communications, received the award for Excellence in Online Innovation: Communications/Marketing (Gold) and a platinum award, the Teresa Du Bois Exline Award for Best Practices in Communications and Marketing at CASE V District Conference on Dec. 11, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The awards were for a long-form story, "A heartwarming holiday hobby." https://www.uwlax.edu/story/a-heartwarming-holiday-hobby/. Team members in University Communications helped with proofing and distribution.

Submitted on: Jan. 22, 2018

Memberships & affiliations

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