Public and Media Relations

The Public and Media Relations team engages key audiences with timely and useful information about how UVA advances its core mission. Through external media partnerships, the team keeps the public informed on how UVA is serving the commonwealth and the nation through world-class education, research and patient care.

Focus Areas

Strengthens UVA’s reputation by leading effective and proactive issues management and executive communications initiatives
Partners with University leadership to provide rapid, precise, fact-based information to a wide range of internal and external audiences
Connects with media partners at major publications and news sources to amplify the expertise of UVA’s talented faculty and staff on critical subject matters

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Don’t Miss a Beat

Designed as a tool for reporters and editors, the UVA Media Advisory is a weekly curation of newsworthy expert opinions, story leads and events relevant to current news cycles and key public trends.

UVA in the News

The University of Virginia’s world-class education and research programs, along with our outstanding students, faculty, staff and alumni, are regularly featured in regional, national and international media.

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