News and media relations

Contact our staff for help telling your story via news releases and story tips for news media.

Using our services

  • For general media inquiries, please contact the University Communications main office at 608-262-3571.
  • To receive after-hours media relations or communications staff assistance, call 608- 206-0310.
  • For specific questions about research or academic topics, please consult our list of media relations staff and their areas of expertise.
  • The UW–Madison Experts Database offers journalists the expertise of 1753 faculty and staff from one of the nation’s leading research universities.
  • If you are a radio or television reporter/producer or an advertising agency or production company with a specific request regarding such matters as uplinks, ISDN lines or permission to film in campus locations, please contact broadcast specialist Liz Beyler at 608-263-1986, .
  • If you have photography needs or are inquiring about available high-resolution images, please contact senior photographer Jeff Miller at (608) 262-0067, .
  • For faculty and staff who have story ideas or have been contacted by media and would like support, please e-mail .
  • For specialized media training opportunities, contact training coordinator John Lucas at 608-262-8287, .