Our Media Relations Team connects UMB's research, programs, inventions, and scholarship with external audiences. We put UMB experts in touch with local and national media outlets and keep our UMB community informed with the latest news.

  • What We Offer

    We support UMB's communications inside and out, including:

    • Media outreach and press coverage for UMB experts and accomplishments
    • News advisories, releases, and responses to media inquiries
    • Media training for UMB faculty and staff
    • Editorial content for the UMB homepage and The Elm
    • Opinion piece writing and editing for UMB faculty
    • Event hosting and production (in-person, hybrid, and virtual)
    • Emergency communications support
  • Request Media Relations Services

    Not sure where to start? Reach out to a media relations specialist directly.

    • To connect with a specialist or find a UMB expert on a specific topic, visit our media team page
    • For news inquiries, contact us directly through the media relations team

    Meet Our Media Relations Team

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Meet the Media Relations Team