University Relations

About Us

University Relations supports and advances the goals and aspirations of Washington State University by promoting the University's brand; by enhancing communication with all constituencies; and by fostering alumni, community and media relationships to increase support for the University.


Tim Pavish, Vice President
509-335-6912 / pavish@wsu.edu

Barbara Petura, Associate Vice President
Presidential and Internal Communication
509-335-1980 / petura@wsu.edu

Alumni Relations and the Washington State University Alumni Association

Serves the University and its goals by fostering a spirit of loyalty and commitment from its alumni and friends. Current emphases are enhancing the quality and global recognition of Washington State University, connecting alumni and friends to the University through services and programs, and supporting scholarships to help students attain a Washington State University education.

Tim Pavish, Executive Director, Alumni Relations
509-335-2586 / pavish@wsu.edu

Internal Communications

Supports the University through communication activities that improve access to news and information needed for efficient and effective work, increase employee and student knowledge of the excellence of WSU people and programs so they can be advocates for the University, and enhance employee morale.

Barbara Petura, Associate Vice President
509-335-1980 / petura@wsu.edu

Robert Frank, Director, Internal Communications,
and Editor, WSU Today
509-335-7727 / rfrank@wsu.edu

Marketing Communications

Advances the Washington State University Strategic Plan by leading and executing the University's integrated marketing plan and establishing the University's brand.

John Sutherland, Director, Marketing Communications
509-335-1899 / jsutherland@wsu.edu

John Vleck, Director, Web Marketing
335-4534 / vleck@wsu.edu

Media Relations and News Service

Increases the visibility and stature of Washington State University as a premiere research university; highlight key areas of academic and research excellence; build relationships with and serve the needs of media representatives; and expose media to the examples of teaching, research and service that support the University's strategic goals.

James L. Tinney, Director, Media Relations & News Service
509-335-8055 / jltinney@wsu.edu

Public Relations & Events

Supports the University through key University events that increase employee and student connections with and knowledge of the excellence of Washington State University..

Tammey Boston, Director
509-335-6689 / boston@wsu.edu

University Publishing

Supports the mission and strategic goals of the University by developing, producing, and distributing a university-wide publications/ communications program that projects the character, values, and vision of the University in a consistent and professional manner.

Mary Read, Director
509-335-3518 / read@wsu.edu

Steven Rigby, Director, Printing Services
509-335-3518 / srigby@wsu.edu

Glen Lindeman, WSU Press Editor-in-Chief
509-335-3518 / lindeman@wsu.edu

Washington State Magazine

Explores topics of interest and importance to Washington State University and the people of the State of Washington. The quarterly periodical advances the University by fostering a sense of connection to the University and of shared community among alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends.

Tim Steury, Editor
509-335-1378 / steury@wsu.edu

Hannelore Sudermann, Assistant Editor / Senior Writer
509-335-1247 / sudermann@wsu.edu

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University Relations, PO Box 641040, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-1040, 509-335-7391, Contact Us