Michigan News is the central media relations office at the University of Michigan. Staffed mostly by former journalists, the office is organized on a beat system, much like a working newsroom. Michigan News writers promote faculty research, expertise and engagement, as well as major events, announcements and programs to enhance the university’s reputation around the world.

Our news writers collaborate with representatives in U-M’s 19 schools and colleges to cover research regarding public health, artificial intelligence, the global economy, the environment, politics, the arts, engineering advancements and more. Michigan News also connects reporters on tight deadlines with experts who can comment on breaking news of the day and other timely topics. 

The team pitches and places faculty and administrative leaders into mainstream news organizations worldwide (TV, radio, print, online), as well as local, state and regional outlets. And as the media landscape continues to evolve, Michigan News targets the audience where it lives, from Reddit to Substack and everywhere in between. International staff translate relevant content into Spanish, Portuguese and other languages, and pitch to global media representatives in their native tongues.

We then track coverage across all forms of media and distribute weekly clips reports to the campus community.

The team also markets the news to millions of additional people via social media platforms, with custom content appearing daily at Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, BlueSky and more. Content also is placed at the Futurity website and The Conversation.

In addition, Michigan News provides media training to faculty experts seeking to share their research and knowledge with the public. The team conducts mock interviews on camera and delivers strategic support as needed.

Our Michigan News Studio, which hosts the “Michigan Minds” podcast, offers state-of-the-art audio and video recording equipment. The multimedia staff produces and distributes videos for editorial, promotional and social media purposes (including vertical video) across multiple platforms as noted above.

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