News and Media Relations

University Marketing and Communication's News and Media Relations team partners with faculty, staff, and students to tell stories that reflect the people, work, and impact of Michigan Tech. Whether you have a new publication, a student success story, a university initiative, or a media inquiry, the News and Media Relations team can help connect your story with the right audiences.

Share a Story Idea

The best way to share story ideas, research achievements, grants, awards, and other newsworthy accomplishments is through the Suggest a Story form. Submissions are reviewed by UMC and help ensure story ideas are routed appropriately.

Suggest a Story

Use the Suggest a Story form if:

  • You have a story idea to share
  • You published new research
  • You received a significant grant
  • You have a student, faculty, staff, or alumni achievement to celebrate
  • You have a university initiative, program, or achievement to share


Contact News and Media Relations
directly if:

  • A reporter contacts you for an interview or comment
  • You have questions about a media opportunity

How We Do It

News and Storytelling

We work with faculty, staff, and students to share stories that showcase the people, research, and experiences that make Michigan Tech unique using our online newsroom, daily e-newsletter, print publications, and social media.

Media Relations

We connect Michigan Tech experts and stories with local, regional, national, and industry media. We offer a variety of support and services, including:

  • Media outreach and pitching
  • Interview coordination
  • Media alerts and advisories
  • Journalist inquiries
  • Media coverage reporting

Working With News Media

For media inquiries, interview requests, or questions about media opportunities, contact a member of UMC's News and Media Relations team.

Rick White

Rick White

  • Executive Director of Strategic Communications, University Marketing and Communications
Hailey Hart

Hailey Hart

  • Public Relations Manager, University Marketing and Communications