Who we are:

University Communications 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
• Social Media Management and Consultation

Approval from an executive officer is required for live webcasting and video services. When a request is submitted, UComm will review the video project and contact the requester for more information.

Photography Services

Social Media @ GVSU

Video Services

Our products:

• Forum: A newsletter for faculty and staff members and retirees.
• GVNext: The university's online newsroom and information source, which includes daily campus news reports, a daily newsletter, and multimedia news features. GVNext is also the home to stories about the Laker Effect.
• Grand Valley Magazine: Quarterly magazine for the Grand Valley community that includes profiles, features, research news and news about alumni and campus events.
• Videos: The video team of University Communications serves the needs of University Administration, University Communications, Institutional Marketing and university-wide initiatives, promotion, recruiting and newsworthy events.
• For marketing planning, website development, print pieces, copy style guide or advertising, please contact Institutional Marketing.