Communications and Media Relations

We tell ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´'s story—news, events, culture, and everything in between. We can share your stories across our campuses and beyond.

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Media Relations

News Releases and Publicity

Communications staff write press releases, pitch stories to members of the local, regional, and national media, and staff events when media are expected to attend.

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Public Relations

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Newsroom

Communications staff write stories for both internal and external audiences that post to the . Most Newsroom content also posts on wright.edu and is shared on university social media channels.

 

Internal Communications

Campus-Wide Emails

Communications staff are responsible for sending critical campus-wide messages on ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Alert, and important updates from university administration and timely notices from ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Police on the Official email list. Access your ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Alert account through WINGS Express under the personal information tab.

Communications staff also send non-emergency campus-wide WINGS emails. Please use WINGS email request form to submit a wings email request.

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Digital Trends

Social Media

Communications staff share ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ news, stories, and information on the Twitter feed  and  Some content is also shared on , and , all of which are managed by Communications and Media Relations.

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Video Production

Videography and Post-Production 

Communications staff produce news-style videos that often post to the .

 

Contact Us

Email: news@wright.edu

Nichole Rustad
Associate Vice President, University Communications and Marketing

Deena John
Director, Communications and Media Relations

Bob Mihalek
Assistant Director, Communications 

Staff Directory

 

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ News

Nationally, the Boonshoft School of Medicine ranks 43rd — placing it in the top 25% — among 172 medical schools for primary care graduates in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ ArtsGala returns Saturday, April 11, in the Creative Arts Center, offering an evening of performances, fine dining and a silent auction to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, music, motion pictures and visual art.
Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate.

Resources For the Media