Adopting Adobe Express
The Office of Marketing and Communications is excited to introduce Adobe Express as the primary tool for creating branded materials across campus.
Designed for ease of use, Adobe Express is a simple alternative to the more complex Adobe Creative Cloud programs like Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. With your University-provided Premium account, you’ll have access to a Brand Kit with pre-approved templates, University logos, colors, and fonts—making it easy to design professional, on-brand materials. Adobe Express will eventually replace the MarCom-supported Canva accounts currently in use. Keep checking this webpage for updates, resources, and guidance to help ensure a smooth transition.
Transition Timeline
| Date | What's Happening | Details | Canva Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Adobe Express Available | Express will be available for all faculty, staff, and students. Faculty and staff will have access to the University’s Brand Toolkit in Express and a growing number of brand templates. | Still Available - Get to know Express |
| January 2026 | Complete Suite of Branded Templates Available in Express | Full suite of pre-approved, branded templates will be available for use. | Still Available - Get to know Express |
| March 2026 | Canva Phase-Out Officially Announced | Training schedule available, forthcoming web resources for transitioning. | Still Available - Begin moving out of Canva |
| August 2026 | Fully Transitioned from Canva to Express | Any designs you’re wanting to keep should be backed up or transferred to Express | Purging Users - Who haven't logged in for 6 months to 1 year |
| September 2026 | Canva Shut Down | Canva should no longer be used for branded materials |
Remaining Users Removed |