Media Relations, Expert Sources and Interview Requests
Planning a media interview, responding to a reporter inquiry, or looking for an expert source?
Taylor Damian, Director of Media Relations, helps coordinate ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æâ€™s media engagement—from interview requests and campus media visits to proactive story opportunities and expert source connections.
Members of the news media are required to coordinate all on-campus media activity with ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æâ€™s Office of University Communications and Marketing. Contact Taylor Damian directly.
Two weeks’ advance notice is required for requests to publicize an event, issue a press release, or coordinate a media invitation to allow for adequate planning and outreach.
Need Media Relations Support?
Media Relations is ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æâ€™s central resource for news media inquiries, expert source requests, interview coordination and strategic media support. Submit a request for media support.
- Seeking an ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ expert for commentary or analysis
- Requesting an interview with a faculty member, administrator, student, or spokesperson
- Coordinating an on-campus media visit, filming, or photography
- Requesting background information, fact verification, or institutional comment
- A reporter contacts you directly
- You’re approached for commentary or an interview
- You want to pitch a noteworthy story, research development, event, or announcement
- You need media coaching or interview preparation
- A sensitive, urgent, or potentially high-profile issue may attract media attention
Our Experts by Topic
ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ faculty and University leaders are available to provide expert commentary, analysis and informed perspective on issues shaping the news.
If you’re working on a story and don’t see the right topic listed, Media Relations can help identify an appropriate source.
Media Relations Support
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Levermore Hall 205B
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Levermore Hall 205