Events, press and media releases: Information should be submitted four weeks prior to desired release date. Photography may be necessary. Press releases involving a donation or gift require additional time for full review by University advancement and CEAS.
Good news/breaking news (student competition awards, program rankings, grants/awards, etc.): Please submit immediately and include a photo, so that we can expedite the release.
Upcoming competitions: Please let us know about upcoming competitions two weeks or more before the event so we can share students’ participation on social media and be prepared for a news release if they place.
WMU Today: Information should be submitted three weeks prior to the event. Inclusion is based on timeline and editorial staff considerations in marketing and strategic communications.
Alumni e-newsletter. We consider all stories for the newsletter. If you have a news tip or story idea, please let us know! Feature stories of students or faculty activities generally require 3-4 weeks.