Thank you for joining the CU Denver Alumni Social Media Ambassadors! Your voice helps us celebrate the accomplishments of our Lynx family, build awareness about CU Denver's incredible impact, and inspire future students.

CU Denver pride can take many forms—whether it's sharing the university's impressive rankings and research, reflecting on your own transformative experiences, or encouraging others to discover all that CU Denver offers. This toolkit provides everything you need to get started. Let's show the world what being a proud CU Denver alum means!

How You Can Help

Here are some simple ways to share your CU Denver pride and build awareness:

• Follow Us: Connect with @CUDenverAlumni on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay updated and share content directly from our profiles. Find your school, college, or program accounts to start following and engaging with them.
• Use Our Hashtag: Include #CUDenverAlumni in your posts to join the conversation and expand our reach.
• Share What Excites You: Visit the CU Denver Alumni website and post about activities, programs, or stories that resonate with you.
• Highlight Your Degree: Showcase your CU Denver pride by adding your degree to the education section of your LinkedIn profile.
  • To do this, go to your LinkedIn profile and click the pencil icon in the Education section.
  • Select or search for University of Colorado Denver as the school.
  • Include your degree, field of study, and graduation dates if you'd like.
  • Once saved, tag @University of Colorado Denver in your LinkedIn posts to connect with the CU Denver community.

Instructions for Using This Toolkit

• Download Assets: Visit the visible asset links at the bottom of this toolkit, and when you choose an image, simply follow prompts to download (save to device if on mobile) the photo to use for your pride posts.
• Log In: Sign into your favorite social media platforms.
• Share Content: Use the provided sample posts or create your own.
• Include the Tag and/or Hashtag: Add @CUDenverAlumni or #CUDenverAlumni and any downloaded images to your post.
• Engage: Encourage your network to like, share, and comment to amplify the message.
  

Tips and Tricks

• Let Previews Do the Work: When you paste a link into Facebook, LinkedIn, or X, a preview with an image will often auto-generate—no need to upload an additional photo.
  • Pro Tip for Facebook and LinkedIn: Once the preview populates, delete the blue hyperlinked text to optimize the post's reach.
• Photo Sizes Matter: Each platform has its own recommended image dimensions. For best results:
  • Instagram: 1080 x 1080 pixels or 1080 X 1350 perform best.
  • Facebook: 1200 x 630 pixels.
  • LinkedIn: 1200 x 644 pixels.
  • X: 1200 x 675 pixels.
• Make It Personal: Customize posts to fit your voice. Add emojis, GIFs, or personal anecdotes to make your message stand out.
• ChatGPT and AI: Feel free to use tools to help you craft your message for social media. Please be sure to review it for accuracy and voice before posting.
• Specific to Platform: Platforms have nuances between post lengths and type of content for the channel.
  • Facebook: Longer posts perform well, but keep them engaging.
  • Instagram: Pair your post with a high-quality image and keep the text short and impactful.
  • X: Stay concise—stick to under 280 characters and include a link or hashtag.
  • LinkedIn: Share professional, academic, or personal growth stories. Tag @University of Colorado Denver when discussing your degree!

Post Ideas and Prompts

Below are customizable post ideas that may be used on any platform. Feel free to mix and match or edit to make them your own! Read more about CU Denver on one of the provided links and share your favorite fact.

• CU Denver Fact Sheet
• Recent CU Denver Rankings
  • U.S. News & World Report Rankings, including school and college
• CU Denver About Us Website
  • Includes various stats, initiatives, and stories
• CU Denver 2030 Strategic Plan
• CU Denver Historical Timeline
• Notable Alumni Stories

General CU Denver Pride

Include a link in your post or use one of our general assets, which are available below for download.

• CU Denver has ranked number one in Colorado for social mobility for four consecutive years by the U.S. News & World Report. Proud to be part of a university that's shaping the future.
• Lynx for life! CU Denver isn't just a university—it's a community that's transforming lives and making a difference. Share your pride with #CUDenverAlumni!
• Did you know CU Denver is a leader in [insert ranking/stat]? Proud to be a Lynx!
• From its founding in 1973 to now, CU Denver has been at the forefront of innovation and education.

Personal Story Prompt

Make it personal and use your photos from when you were a student to show your current success.

• CU Denver is where I found my path, my people, and my purpose. #CUDenverAlumni
• Being a Lynx has been life-changing for me! From [internship/scholarship/friends/etc.], my time at CU Denver gave me the tools to [insert outcome]. What's your CU Denver story?
• Proud to call CU Denver my alma mater! The education, connections, and experiences I gained here laid the foundation for my career. Discover what makes CU Denver stand out. #CUDenverAlumni
• My CU Denver journey gave me [a life-changing internship/opportunity to explore my passion]. Forever grateful! #CUDenverAlumni
• From inspiring professors to unforgettable friends, CU Denver made my college experience truly special. #LynxForLife
• Personalized Pride Post
• Post a photo from your time at CU Denver (campus, friends, or an event).
• Caption idea: CU Denver shaped my future in ways I never imagined. From [specific experience] to [outcome], I'm proud to be a Lynx. What's your CU Denver story? #CUDenverAlumni

Encourage Enrollment

CU Denver wasn't just a place to earn a degree—it was where I found [insert inspiration: mentors, career direction, friends, etc.]. If you're considering where to begin or grow your career, CU Denver is a fantastic choice. #CUDenverAlumni

Downloadable Assets

Select the links below to download CU Denver images that may be used for your posts.

• University Communications Public Media Use Collection with marks, images, and fact sheet.
• Explore our Social Media Ambassadors Google Drive with various images sized for each platform. Check back, as new assets will be added on an ongoing basis.