FILM OFFICE
Led by Director Lee Doyle, the Film Office helps commercial films find the perfect location and make all necessary arrangements for a smooth production. The Film Office also helps students and faculty secure locations for academic productions.
Contact: 734-763-5800
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOIA)
Led by Director Lee Doyle, and FOIA Coordinator Pat Sellinger, the Freedom of Information Office is available to assist you to find the information you need. As a public institution in the state of Michigan, the University of Michigan is subject to provisions of the state's Freedom of Information Act, and takes very seriously its responsibility to share complete information with members of the public.
Contact: 734-763-5082
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Led by Rick Fitzgerald, Internal Communications works to keep faculty and staff informed about important campus news and events through the weekly University Record in print and online, the daily electronic Record Update, and the publications' companion Facebook and Twitter pages.
Contact: 734-764-7260
MICHIGAN CREATIVE
Led by Director Matt Schlientz, Michigan Creative offers a full range of marketing and communications services including strategy, market research, communications planning, creative work, graphic design, web development, print materials, multimedia development, and special project consultation. Michigan Photography maintains a database of nearly 100,000 university images available for purchase. Michigan Media offers full-service studio and on-location video production services.
Contact: 734-764-9270
MICHIGAN PUBLIC MEDIA
Led by Director Stephen Schram, MPM includes Michigan Radio, a National Public Radio news station broadcasting in Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Flint and The Michigan Channel.
Contact: 734-764-9210
NEWS SERVICE
Led by Director Laura Lessnau, the News Service builds institutional reputation and promotes public awareness through news releases, social media, video and podcasts; and Michigan Today for alumni.
Contact: 734-764-7260
PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kim Clarke serves as director of executive communications for both the Office of the Vice President for Communications and the Office of the President. This work includes executive speeches, remarks, presentations, letters and videotapings that support the president’s vision and goals.
Contact: 734-763-5800
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Led by Public Affairs Director Kelly Cunningham, the Office of Public Affairs develops the communication strategy for important University priorities and initiatives, manages emerging public issues and crisis communications, and responds to media inquiries involving the president and central administration.
Contact: 734-936-5190