University Relations

Methodist University sign at the front of campus

Our Mission

The mission of the University Relations team at Methodist University is to, with creativity; accessibility; efficiency; and cooperation, create a cohesive, mutually-beneficial bond between Methodist University and its constituencies and to provide the general public and media with accurate information concerning the University.

What We Do

News and Public Relations

The Office of University Relations is the media and public relations arm of the University. This is a brief sample of what we do:

Speaking on behalf of the University
Coordinating media access to campus
Writing news releases and feature stories
Publishing a semi-annual magazine, MU Today
Maintaining a Public Events Calendar
Photographing the latest University events
Designing and maintaining the University Web site
Administering the official MU Facebook Page and coordinating other University social media efforts

The Office of University Relations also houses the spokesperson and Public Information Officer (PIO) for the University.

Marketing the University

The Office of University Relations is the chief agency responsible for marketing the University. In addition to the marketing aspects of the functions listed above, our office promotes the university by:

Designing and placing advertisements in a variety of media outlets
Publishing an Identity Standards Manual that serves as a style guide for all institutional publications
Publishing a How to Complete a Marketing Project guide to assist clients with the procedure for successfully completing marketing projects
Designing, proofreading and reviewing institutional publications before going to press to ensure they best represent the University

Monarch Press

Housed in the Office of University Relations, Monarch Press produces a diverse group of institutional publications. Among these are marketing pieces, such as brochures, booklets, and fliers, while other printing is for institutional support, such as letterhead, business cards, and envelopes.

Forms for requesting printing, business cards, and supplies are found in the back of the Identity Standards Manual.