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February 6, 2025

The leadership of D’Youville University is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Innes to Director of Communications and Marketing and Dan Innes to Director of Digital Communications and Media.

Lauren Innes has served as D’Youville’s Communications Coordinator since August 2022. In her new role as Director of Communications and Marketing, Lauren will be responsible for the execution of D’Youville‘s internal and external university communications strategies, with a particular emphasis on traditional marketing and communications messaging, brand management, publications, and related. Prior to joining the D’Youville team, Lauren was a video editor for Crosswater Digital Media.

Dan Innes has served as D’Youville’s Multimedia Content Coordinator since August 2022. In his new role as Director of Digital Communications and Media, Dan will be responsible for the execution of D’Youville's online and digital strategies related to web management, email marketing, digital design and storytelling, social media, and related advertising. Prior to joining the D’Youville team, Dan was an audio engineer for Crosswater Digital Media.

“I could not be more pleased about these well-deserved promotions for Lauren Innes and Dan Innes,” said Britt Davis, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “Lauren and Dan are gifted communications professionals who bring years of traditional, digital, and advanced communications experience to the table for D’Youville University. They will be trusted leaders and advisors for the university’s communications strategy for years to come.”

Lauren Innes added, “It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead and shape the communications and marketing program for D’Youville University. We have a wonderful story to tell about the life-changing education and community engagement that is unique to D’Youville through our growing array of communication channels.”

“D’Youville is the flagship private university in western New York,” commented Dan Innes. “Partnering with Lauren, we look forward to leading a dynamic and proactive communications and marketing program for the university where we engage the campus community, alumni and friends, students, and broader region of Buffalo, western New York, and beyond. So many good things are happening with D’Youville and we’re excited to tell the world.”

The D’Youville University communications and marketing team manages the university web site (www.dyu.edu), university social media channels, digital video and marketing, advertising, and D’Mensions magazine.

D’Youville University is a nationally ranked private university founded in 1908 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, which offers degrees in the health sciences and business. D’Youville University promotes a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Through transformational educational experiences, students are prepared for growth, career success, and upward mobility. For more information, visit dyu.edu.