Media relations

Through positive, accurate and timely media relations activities, UR strives to increase the university’s visibility throughout the community, state, nation and world. The media relations office works closely with all the public information offices throughout campus to disseminate information in a coordinated and consistent fashion, building positive awareness of UAF, and serves as a central point of contact for media pursuing coverage of the university.

• UAF Newsroom - up-to-date information on what's happening at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

• UAF Events Calendar - one-stop up-to-date listing of UAF scheduled events and notices; includes theatrical productions and athletic events, seminars, safety and information alerts, academic schedule and holidays, student events, faculty and staff events and training opportunities.

• How to reach a UAF expert - When you need an expert, we encourage you to call upon the University of Alaska Fairbanks. UAF experts can provide context to events which often have dramatic implications on our lives. Our media relations team can help you find the right expert on deadline.

• UAF Publicity Guide - a handy guide to help UAF departments publicize their events and programs; it is also available in hard copy or via e-mail attachment.

• Archived News Releases - current and past news releases.
• Fiscal years 2003-present are archived in the newsroom.
• Fiscal year 2002: July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002
• Fiscal year 2001: July 1, 2000-June 30, 2001
• Fiscal year 2000: July 1, 1999-June 30, 2000
• Fiscal year 1999: July 1, 1998-June 30, 1999
• Fiscal year 1998: July 1, 1997-June 30, 1998
• Fiscal year 1997: July 1, 1996-June 30, 1997
• Fiscal year 1996: July 1, 1995-June 30, 1996

For more information, contact

• Carla Browning, media relations manager, (907) 474-7778
• Marmian Grimes, public information officer, (907) 474-7902