Derek Brewer

Derek Brewer is the Content Strategist for WVU Online. In his role, he supports the marketing and communications efforts for the department. In May 2021, he graduated from Slippery Rock University (SRU) with a degree in Communications with a concentration in Advertising. His areas of interest are ad production and content creation. 

Prior to joining WVU, Derek worked in the historical/archival services and tech industries doing graphic design and social media management, and even before that he was in charge of, planning, marketing and executing sold-out concerts at SRU, featuring artists like Mayday Parade and Roddy Ricch.

Derek began working at WVU in early 2025 and is excited to keep diving deeper into the culture of the university as his tenure goes on. In his role, Derek creates graphics, marketing materials, and other assets to enhance brand awareness and inform our audiences about West Virginia University’s online programs and their benefits. He also develops web-based content and articles to expand the knowledge base and address questions prospective students may have. Additionally, Derek plays a key role in planning and producing social media content.

What excites Derek the most about working with WVU Online is the ability to showcase the stories of the students, all of which are equally diverse as the programs we offer. He also loves the ability to collaborate with our campus partners to work on and develop several unique projects that require different skills and convey different messages.