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It’s a big campus but our media relations team is ready to help. Here you’ll find frequent contacts, recent statements, key rankings and facts, as well as downloadable university photos and video.
General media requests
The quickest and easiest way to ensure a timely response is to email us. Media requests can be submitted at media-request@uiowa.edu. You can also reach out directly to a member of our team.
Additional campus contacts
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Press Room
Email: media-relations@uiowa.edu
Phone: 319-356-2731
UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Strategic Communications
Email: matthew-weitzel@hawkeyesports.com
UI Office of Campus Safety
Contact Us
Email: hayley-bruce@uiowa.edu
Phone: 319-384-0072
Public records request
Many University of Iowa public records are online. To file a public records request, please find instructions and a submission form through the Office of Transparency.
Scheduling a studio interview or live network uplink
The Office of Strategic Communication can accommodate live HD video uplinks to national media utilizing the LTN Global service. This service is reserved for media interviews of Iowa faculty, staff, and students speaking about their research and/or area of expertise. Availability is scheduled on a case-by-case basis. Call 319-335-5741 to arrange a link.
For faculty and staff
Are you a faculty or staff member? We have information just for you.
Information for media professionals
Members of the media are encouraged to contact the Office of Strategic Communication before conducting interviews or filming on campus. The OSC team can make the newsgathering process easier by coordinating access to campus buildings and scheduling newsmakers.
As a state institution, journalists have access to public areas across the University of Iowa campus. However, you must receive permission and be accompanied by appropriate university faculty or staff member to enter a residence hall or classroom.
Filming on campus for commercial purposes (video or photo) requires explicit written permission. You can read the policy and submit a request here.
Experts List
Explore our faculty experts list to find the ideal individual for your media request.
Recent statements
Our team provides background information on topics of current and continuing interest to members of the university community, alumni, the media and the general public. If you have question on the topics below, please contact our media relations team.
Key Issues and Statements
Indictment of retired professor John Muriello
A message from President Harreld on violence at the U.S. Capitol
Statement on August 28 spray painting
Statement from President Harreld on new state mandated COVID-19 mitigation efforts
Statements regarding religious student organizations
UI hires firm to review football program
Enhancing safety for those exercising First Amendment rights on the Pentacrest
University of Iowa to request Board of Regents’ action to resolve Modern Piping, Merit lawsuits
Severe weather policies on campus
Campus safety
Helpful resources
About Iowa
View our mission, vision, values, enrollment, and more.
Rankings and facts
See our institutional rankings, facts, and historical firsts.
Photo and video
Download public image galleries of campus life, buildings, administrators, and video b-roll.