What we do:

News & Information Services is a unit of the University Relations Division. We provide a variety of services and products to tell the Grand Valley story to audiences within the university and those reached through the mass media. Our services include:

• Media Relations/News Releases
  
• Photography Services
• Crisis Communications
• Media Training
• Event Support
• Live Webcasting
• Videography

NIS products include:

• Forum: A newsletter for faculty and staff members and retirees
  
• GVNow: Video features like "Around Grand Valley" and daily campus news reports are a part of this online publication, which can be found at www.gvsu.edu/gvnow
  
• Grand Valley Magazine: Quarterly magazine for the Grand Valley community that includes profiles, features, research news and news about alumni and campus events. Visit the magazine online at www.gvsu.edu/gvmagazine
  
• Videos: NIS produces convocation and commencement videos, along with special projects like the national championship football videos and DVDs. View online at www.gvsu.edu/videos
  
• Success Stories: These items, located on the Grand Valley homepage, tell the unique accomplishments of students, faculty and staff members, and alumni. View stories and submit suggestions at www.gvsu.edu/successstory
• Sources Guide: This guide is an online topical arrangement of faculty and staff members who can serve as sources for reporters looking for commentary on breaking news stories or subjects for features. The site is located at www.gvsu.edu/sources
• Arts & Events Calendar: Published biannually, the calendars list arts and cultural events for the campus community. View online at www.gvsu.edu/artcalendar