MARION, Ind. – Indiana Wesleyan University Athletics has announced a new partnership with FanWord, a leading AI-powered storytelling company in college sports. Through this collaboration, IWU will implement FanWord Assist, an innovative platform designed to help athletic departments produce consistent, high-quality stories that highlight the achievements and experiences of student-athletes, coaches, and alumni.
With FanWord Assist, Indiana Wesleyan's communications team can create game recaps, player bios, feature stories, and alumni spotlights faster and more efficiently. The platform allows staff to capture the depth of the Wildcats' athletic programs and bring their stories to life for fans, students, and the broader community. By streamlining content creation, FanWord will empower Indiana Wesleyan to focus on connecting audiences with the people and moments that define IWU athletics.
??"We are thrilled to partner with FanWord and bring new opportunities to our student-athletes," said David Kalk, Indiana Wesleyan University's Director of Sports Information. "This partnership allows us to amplify their stories, highlight their experiences, and showcase the ways they both pursue excellence athletically and influence others for Christ."
FanWord is a trusted and proven leader in sports storytelling, working with over 150 schools and athletic organizations across all levels of competition. The platform combines AI technology with human creativity, allowing athletic communications teams to generate first-draft content quickly while maintaining control over tone, accuracy, and authenticity. Indiana Wesleyan joins a growing network of schools and organizations leveraging FanWord Assist to enhance their storytelling efforts, highlighting both the athletic and personal achievements of student-athletes, including the Horizon League and the University of Indianapolis.
"We're thrilled to be partnering with Indiana Wesleyan," said Chris Aumueller, CEO of FanWord. "Their dedication to athletic excellence and developing student-athletes as leaders really aligns with what we do. FanWord Assist is all about helping schools tell more stories – about the Wildcats, their coaches, and alumni – so the community can connect with the moments that matter. IWU has a remarkable history of success across so many sports, and we're excited to help share even more of those stories in engaging and meaningful ways."
The partnership aligns with Indiana Wesleyan's mission to develop students in character, scholarship, and leadership which closely aligns with FanWord's vision of empowering schools to tell more meaningful stories. The platform will also support IWU's Both/And storytelling approach, highlighting both athletic achievement and the faith and values that guide student-athletes in their personal growth. Fans can expect to see more feature stories, recaps, and profiles that shine a spotlight on the people, moments, and achievements that make Indiana Wesleyan Athletics unique.
About FanWord
FanWord is one of the leading AI and storytelling companies in the college sports industry and works with more than 150 athletics organizations across all levels. To learn more about FanWord's software, FanWord Assist, click here.
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