News & Media Relations

Media Relations and Press Inquiries

UCM serves as a resource for journalists and members of the media seeking information, expert commentary, interviews, story ideas or University contacts. We assist the University community with media outreach and interview preparation, oversee the Faculty Experts Program, serving as a resource for breaking and timely news stories, and generating media interest in Montclair’s role in higher education.

If you are contacted by a reporter about University business, a public issue connected to your Montclair role, or a topic that may require institutional coordination, please contact the UCM Media Relations Team before responding.

UCM can help with:

  • Press inquiries
  • Interview preparation
  • Media outreach
  • Expert commentary opportunities
  • Story pitching
  • Op-ed Editing and placement
  • Message coordination
  • Sensitive or issue-related media questions

For urgent media inquiries, contact our Assistant Vice President of Strategic Content, Andrew Mees.

University News and Feature Stories

UCM develops news and feature content that highlights Montclair’s academic excellence, student success, research, faculty expertise, institutional momentum and public impact.

Strong story opportunities often include:

  • Student success or transformational learning experiences
  • Faculty research, scholarship or creative work
  • Major grants, awards or institutional achievements
  • Community partnerships
  • Academic innovation
  • High-impact events or initiatives
  • Stories that support recruitment, reputation or public understanding of Montclair’s mission

Not every update requires a full news story. Some items may be better suited for internal communications, social media, a college or department channel or another communications path. UCM can help determine the strongest fit based on the audience, timing and strategic value of the story.

Have a story idea or suggestion that would be helpful or informative to our audiences? Please fill out our Story Tip Submission Form.

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