What's newsworthy?
A page within University Marketing & Communications
Not sure whether your news would interest the media?
The News & Marketing team can provide guidance.
We're always interested in hearing about:
- Research findings — The media is most interested in your research breakthrough if it will impact or interest the general public. Reporters also pay more attention to peer-reviewed work about to be published in a journal or presented at a conference or government hearing.
- Well-known campus visitors — UWL draws notable individuals each year to speak at special gatherings including conferences, lectures and graduation ceremonies. Prominent scholars also spend time teaching on campus. Let us know if you're about to host such a visitor.
- Major announcements — Let the News & Marketing team know if a faculty member or student has received an important award or if your department has acquired a significant gift or grant.
- Events — The campus calendar is filled with events throughout the year, but certain ones, especially those on newsy or otherwise fascinating topics, would catch a reporter's eye. We can help attract coverage of such events.
- Human-interest stories — Reporters are always interested in a good human-interest story, whether it's about an extraordinary person or project. We're always interested in stories about students and their one-of-a-kind contributions to UWL and the community.
- Unique new courses — As each new semester is about to begin, the News & Marketing team looks for unique new courses — whether they are tied to current events, are trendy, or would simply be fun for the public to read about — to pass along to reporters.
- Community service — University staff, faculty and students greatly impact the community. Let us know about the unique things you or your students do in the community so we can share your impact.
To properly promote events, provide information at least three weeks before the event occurs.
