How to handle News Requests

Unless authorized, do not give statements of behalf of the university.

During an incident involving ASU, all inquiries from the news media should be directed to ASU’s Strategic Communications & Media Relations staff. Media Relations representatives are trained to respond to media inquiries in a timely way on behalf of ASU.

If you are contacted by members of the media, take the caller’s name and phone number. Then, refer the caller to Strategic Communications & Media Relations representative (see contacts page). Strategic Communications & Media Relations staff will coordinate media response, taking into consideration all applicable legalities.

Affiliates of ASU can receive emergency text messaging and emails by visiting My ASU and registering for Alerts/Advisories. Ten additional guests can be added to each account.