Resources

To assist in your efforts to represent and promote the university, we’ve created a list of resources available to you. Search term(s) results will include blog posts and communication resources. Search by keyword, category, tag, or any combination of the three to narrow your results.

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Template Builder

The template builder is used to compile official University web header and footer files when using Drupal, GitHub or compiling Sass to CSS is not an option.

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Guideline

Tools for Communicating About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Explore tools to appropriately communicate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) including a checklist on how to develop a DEI communications plan, create a response or message, choose the appropriate communication format, and evaluate outcomes and determine next steps.

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Frequently Used
Internal Communications
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University Social Media Graphics

University of Minnesota brand graphics for social media usage.

Social Media
Guideline

Use of Driven by UMN Discovery for Licensees

General brand guidelines for Driven by UMN Discovery marks for University of Minnesota Technology Commercialization.

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Guideline

Use of University Name and Trademarks by External Organizations

Use of University trademarks, including the wordmark and Block M, by external entities requires special attention.

Brand
Guideline

Video Services at the U of M

University services available for video production

Photo and Video
Guideline
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Video Templates and Guidelines

Templates and guidelines for University of Minnesota produced videos that address brand compliance, accessibility, and more.

Photo and Video
Template

Web Header and Footer Download

The University of Minnesota's approved web header and footer may only be used by a campus, college, unit, department, or center to conduct official University Business.

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Guideline

Web Requirements

There are a number of required web header and footer requirements that need to be met to ensure your website meets University brand guidelines. Explore the resources provided to ensure your website meets brand standards.

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Guideline

Web Standards and Best Practices

Find the web standards and best practices you need to follow to comply with University standards for website and applications

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Website Analytics

Office of Information Technology's website related to Google Analytics, which allows you to monitor traffic on your webpages. 

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Website Help Resources

Available resources for creating a umn.edu website.

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Zoom Virtual Backgrounds

Download University of Minnesota-branded zoom virtual backgrounds for use on your digital meetings.

Photo and Video
Web

6 Reasons to Avoid Using Web Accessibility Overlays

Discover why accessibility overlay products that claim to automatically “fix” accessibility problems should be avoided. Instead, explore solutions to help you design and develop accessible websites that provide equal access and interactions to everyone.

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8 Essential Digital Resources to Bookmark Today

The University of Minnesota offers technology services to support students, faculty, and staff in our work and studies. Learn about services that help keep you productive, support learning, and enable collaboration and communication.

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