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
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 of teaching, research, outreach, and economic development at Washington State University by developing, producing, and distributing university communications that project the quality, values, and vision of the University.
Mary Read, Director
509-335-3518 / read@wsu.edu
Glen Lindeman, WSU Press Editor-in-Chief
509-335-3518 / lindeman@wsu.edu
Kathy Montagne, Publications Development Manager
509-335-3518 / kmontagne@wsu.edu
Steven Rigby, Director, Printing Services
509-335-3518 / srigby@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