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Fanword and Occidental partner to enhance storytelling

Occidental College Athletics Joins Forces with AI Storytelling Company FanWord

8/18/2025 1:15:00 PM

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Occidental College Athletics has officially partnered with FanWord, one of the leading storytelling & AI technology companies in college sports, to elevate its content creation efforts through the use of FanWord Assist. 

FanWord Assist is an AI-powered platform designed to help athletic communications teams produce written storytelling content more efficiently. From game recaps and feature stories to player bios and alumni spotlights, the platform will allow Occidental to amplify the voices of its student-athletes, coaches, and alumni like never before.

"We are incredibly excited for this partnership with FanWord," said Director of Athletics Shanda Ness. "Our student-athletes do amazing things everyday and FanWord will help our Athletic Communications team share more stories than ever before, while maintaining quality."

The Tigers' partnership with FanWord underscores the department's forward-thinking approach to digital engagement and its commitment to celebrating the student-athlete experience. With a proud history of academic and athletic excellence, Occidental will now be able to share these journeys more effectively, connecting deeper with fans, alumni, recruits, and the broader campus community.

Christopher Aumueller, CEO of FanWord, expressed his excitement about this milestone partnership, "We're incredibly proud to welcome Occidental College to our growing network of partners. As a school known for excellence both on and off the field, Occidental's decision to invest in storytelling technology shows a deep commitment to highlighting the full experience of its student-athletes. We're excited to help them tell those stories more efficiently and meaningfully."

Through FanWord Assist, Occidental College Athletics will gain new efficiencies in its content operations while creating more space to tell the impactful, human-centered stories that define Division III athletics. Whether it's honoring the legacy of Tiger alumni or bringing fans closer to today's teams, this partnership is poised to transform how Occidental connects with its community.

About FanWord
FanWord is one of the leading AI technology and storytelling companies in the college sports industry and works with more than 100 athletics organizations across all levels. To learn more about FanWord's software, FanWord Assist, click here.
 
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