August 4, 2026
KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo Athletics has announced a new partnership with FanWord, the industry-leading AI-powered storytelling platform in college athletics.
By adding FanWord Assist to the department’s communications toolkit, IU Kokomo’s communications staff will be able to produce game recaps, student-athlete bios, feature stories, weekly nominations, and other content much more efficiently. The platform gives the Cougars full editorial control while simultaneously streamlining a multitude of day-to-day processes that will help speed up the production of digital content. This allows the athletic department to cover more of its teams, spotlight more of its student-athletes and get stories in front of Cougars fans, alumni, and recruits faster than ever.
By adding FanWord Assist to the department’s communications toolkit, IU Kokomo’s communications staff will be able to produce game recaps, student-athlete bios, feature stories, weekly nominations, and other content much more efficiently. The platform gives the Cougars full editorial control while simultaneously streamlining a multitude of day-to-day processes that will help speed up the production of digital content. This allows the athletic department to cover more of its teams, spotlight more of its student-athletes and get stories in front of Cougars fans, alumni, and recruits faster than ever.
IU Kokomo Director of Athletics Heather Hayes is excited about the opportunities the partnership creates.
“At a smaller institution, every minute matters. With one sports information director supporting 15 athletic programs, we’re always looking for ways to tell our student-athletes’ stories more effectively and consistently. Partnering with FanWord allows us to expand our reach, celebrate the achievements of our teams, and connect with our community in ways that simply weren’t possible with our existing resources. We’re excited about what this partnership means for the future of IU Kokomo Athletics.”
