Public Relations
The Wayne State University Office of Public Relations (PR) is the primary liaison between the university and the news media. Our mission is to raise the stature and positive image of Wayne State University through proactive media relations and rapid response to media issues and inquiries.
The PR office collaborates with the broader WSU community to identify, develop and distribute to the media stories that reflect the university’s goals of teaching, research and community service.
To accomplish our mission, the Office of Public Relations:
- Develops and pitches news stories and features for print, radio and television;
- Records, analyzes and monitors media coverage;
- Connects media with faculty experts for interviews;
- Arranges and facilitates press and media briefings;
- Maintains an active database of faculty experts for media consultation;
- Facilitates the coordination of strategic partnerships for university entities (internally and externally) and develops promotional communications to support the university’s image enhancement objectives; Works closely with the Department of Public Safety to manage all external communications in emergency situations and plays a key role in crisis contingency planning.
Call (313) 577-2150 for more information or visit www.media.wayne.edu.