Working with the News Media

Andrews University values its relationship with the news media and has established procedures to maintain and strengthen those relationships.

The Office of University Communication regularly shares Andrews University news with media, including local media and church media. It is also the responsibility of University Communication to coordinate a response to media inquiries.

Responding to Media Inquiries
When members of the Andrews campus community are contacted directly by the media, they should contact University Communication before answering any questions from the media. Please remember to complete the following steps even if you feel you are the appropriate person for an interview:

• Write down the reporter’s name, media affiliation, phone number and email address.
• Politely but firmly ask the reporter to wait until you have contacted the University Communication team.
  • Suggested phrasing: “We want to make sure the appropriate person speaks with you so you are provided with the most accurate information. The best person to arrange that for you is our media communications manager.”
• Contact Gillian Panigot, media communications manager, at 269-471-3348 or panigotg@andrews.edu.
• Please note: if you are concerned with media behavior, contact University Communication. If you feel unsafe with media’s actions, contact Campus Safety at 269-471-3321.

Please remember there is no such thing as “off the record”—do not give any information out prior to working with the Office of University Communication.

For details about preparing for a media interview, please contact the Office of University Communication (Gillian Panigot, media communications manager, 269-471-3348, panigotg@andrews.edu).