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University Relations

News and Media Relations

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The News and Public Information department is the media's primary source for news and timely information about KU. We promote press coverage of KU by providing the media with press releases, a calendar of events, media kits, an experts guide, video, audio and photography as well as making ourselves available to comment on stories and make official statements. We are also responsible for responding to open records and freedom of information requests.

View multimedia content

Look, listen and read about research and teaching activities and other interesting events on campus

View past news releases

A decade’s worth of KU news is available in our Archives

Submit News Release

Do you have a story idea or would you like to submit information for a possible release?

Submit Calendar Event

Want to add your event to the KU calendar online?

Media Interview TIps

If you are contacted by a reporter, remember that you are speaking as a representative of the university.

Media Guidelines and Practices

University policy in regard to communications with the media, holding press conferences and issuing press releases.

KU Facts

Get the facts and figures about KU.

Oread Magazine

KU's faculty and staff newsletter.

Faculty Experts Guide

Locate KU scholars who are experts in their fields.

University Style Guide

A local supplement to the Associated Press Stylebook and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition.

Campus Buildings Directory

A directory to Lawrence campus buildings and landmarks, providing proper names, history, mailing addresses and room capacities.

View all resources for communicators