Media Relations
The Saint Xavier University Office of Media Relations publicizes institutional news and developments, faculty and student engagements and achievements, matters involving the president and administration, special accomplishments, programs, events and activities, and other news related to the activities of the campus community.
The Office of Media Relations can assist you with generating publicity for campus news and events through various outlets including SXU News, the SXU event calendar and the mySXU Portal Announcements.
To request any of the services below, please email newsroomFREESXU.
Services include:
- Preparing news/feature stories for distribution to the appropriate media outlets as well as to the University's website.
- Facilitating news media coverage of SXU programs, student and faculty activities, events and other related events.
- Promoting University faculty and staff expertise to the news media.
- Providing communication assistance and media training to University personnel.
- Coordinating and conducting news conferences pertaining to Saint Xavier University's events, issues, etc.
Policies
The Office of Media Relations is the first and primary media contact for Saint Xavier University. Contact Media Relations as soon as possible if anyone with the media contacts you directly. For more details, please view the policies below.
For questions or for more information, please contact newsroomFREESXU.
The Media Policy (PDF) details how members of the community should respond to the media in the event that they are contacted or if they would like to generate coverage for a topic.
The mySXU portal is a resourceful tool used by faculty, staff and currently enrolled students. Within the portal, internal campus announcements are available to share important updates and accomplishments, upcoming events and helpful reminders about policies and deadlines. Note that the portal is meant to be a space for quick news, not static announcements. Please review the steps below to learn how to submit an announcement.
*We reserve the right to deny requests that fall outside the portal's purpose - to share the work of active SXU community members to advance community engagement and the reputation of SXU.
Step 1: Finding the Form
Log in to mySXU and request to add campus announcement/event.
Step 2: Completing the Form
You will be taken to the form where you can begin filling out the required fields. If your announcement will be longer than 100 characters, please use the box below the text box to continue the announcement. Be sure to add an announcement title. The portal will publish links but not attachments.
Step 3: Submitting the Form
Click "Submit Announcement." You should then receive an email that confirms your announcement has been requested.
For additional help, please email newsroomFREESXU Media Relations will reply within 48 hours from the time you submitted your email.