Brand Strategy

A brand is more than logos, colors and words. Our brand is cultural and visionary; it’s how we define and articulate the Cardinal family’s noble purpose. Our why. Our reason for being.

Our brand is a promise we make to our students, alumni, faculty, staff and our local and global communities. It encompasses UofL’s vision, mission and Cardinal Principles. It represents who we are, what we stand for and the value and benefits we contribute toward the common good.

Architectural detail of the 2020 Pavillion
Positioning
How we describe our brand benefit to audiences.
Exterior of Grawemeyer Hall with spring trees in bloom
Framework
Inspires what we do, what we say and how we say it.
Valentines thinker
Pillars
Support our positioning and highlight our competitive advantages.
Villains Fan group at a football game holding an L's Up banner
Personality
Defines how our brand looks, feels and acts.