The Public Relations Office seeks to increase the visibility and image of RMU by generating media coverage at the local, regional and national level.
Press Releases
The Public Relations Office regularly sends out press releases to the media regarding activities, events and achievements by university faculty, staff and students. PR student assistants regularly make calls to departments to solicit ideas for press releases. If you or your department receives any type of award or recognition, is organizing an event, undertaking significant research or involved in a newsworthy activity, please let us know!
Media Interviews and Inquiries
The Public Relations Office is the "voice" of the university. All media inquiries are to be directed immediately to the director of public relations. The only exception to this rule is when a reporter calls faculty or staff for an expert comment on an issue in the news.
All other media interviews with RMU faculty, staff and students are to be coordinated by the PR Office. Faculty and staff are encouraged to download and read the brochure below before conducting a media interview. Hard copies are available in the PR Office.
Social Media
The Public Relations Office oversees all of RMU's official social media channels and has developled policies and guidelines for individuals and campus organizations that which to start university-related social media groups:
RMU Social Media Guidebook