Communications and Media Relations

Our team generates press releases and announcements, pitches stories to local and national outlets, responds to media inquiries and works with journalists. We also work proactively with faculty experts to position the university as a thought leader in key fields. 

For media inquiries, contact University PIO Deborah Alvarez ONeil at doneil2@worcester.edu or 617-775-1675.

Got a story idea for us? We are always interested in stories about research and scholarship, faculty and student achievements, and university-community projects. We welcome human interest stories focused on students, alumni and faculty. We also routinely cover and photograph events that will be of interest to the general university community. Email us at news@worcester.edu with your story idea or to let us know about an event.

If you have news that is of interest to the university community or the general public, our team can help you prepare an announcement for the university website, or a press release that we will share with news organizations. Please contact University PIO Deborah Alvarez O’Neil at doneil2@worcester.edu  if you have an upcoming announcement.

Our team works with university leadership and departments to help develop messaging about new initiatives, developments or programs. We also routinely review content to make suggestions and ensure it aligns with university standards. Please reach out to Deborah Alvarez O’Neil if you would like assistance crafting a message related to university efforts.

Our office is responsible for setting, updating and enforcing university editorial standards. Our university editorial style guide is a helpful tool for university content creators. If you do not find what you are looking for in the style guide, please contact Assistant Director Rebecca Cross at rcross@worcester.edu.

We work closely with University Advancement to manage the university’s engagement with our alumni and donors. If you have a story idea or project you’d like to share with alumni, let us know by emailing news@worcester.edu.