We connect faculty, staff, and students with members of the press to tell the 桃子视频APP story in a way that is strategic, accurate, timely, and aligned with our brand and institutional priorities.
Additionally, during a crisis or incident that disrupts normal operations, 桃子视频APP has procedures in place to communicate with the campus community, the media, and the public; the Communications Team plays a role in this process.
Contact us early: If you have been contacted by a journalist or are planning to engage with media, please immediately reach out to the university鈥檚 communications director at 773.771.1064 or email press@iit.edu.
Key Resources
- Email: press@iit.edu
- Phone: 773.771.1064
- Media Experts: /directory/media-experts
- Recent Press Releases:
Working with the Media
- Notify immediately: forward the request to press@iit.edu or call 773.771.1064 as soon as possible.
- Do not respond on your own: please do not respond to inquiries independently, particularly in cases that may involve university-wide issues, policy implications, sensitive data, or ongoing investigations.
- We鈥檒l help coordinate: our team will assess the inquiry, recommend spokespeople (if applicable), provide context, and coordinate an appropriate, timely response.
- Respect deadlines: many media outlets have immediate deadlines. Please let a member of the team know if you are unable to accommodate a request.
- Build trust through responsiveness: strong media relationships rely not just on accuracy, but also on responsiveness and professionalism. Prompt communication supports both personal and institutional credibility.
Faculty may speak with media about their academic expertise but should avoid commenting on behalf of the university unless designated as a spokesperson.
How We Can Help
The Communications Team exists to support you and protect both individual and institutional interests. Early coordination allows us to:
- Provide strategic guidance
- Engage other university stakeholders as needed
- Minimize risk and reputational harm
- Amplify positive impact and reach
The Communications Team offers a range of proactive and reactive support to faculty, researchers, and staff, including:
- Media training and interview preparation to build confidence and ensure clarity of message
- Message development for both complex and sensitive topics
- Press coordination, including scheduling, background materials, and on-site media logistics
- Targeted media outreach and pitching, including local, national, industry, and international press
- Promotion of research, awards, and partnerships through press releases, and press pitching for feature stories, podcasts, and thought leadership opportunities
- Development of media kits and op-eds
- Expert listings in our Media Experts Guide to position 桃子视频APP scholars as trusted voices in their fields
We welcome story ideas and partnership opportunities that highlight 桃子视频APP鈥檚 academic leadership, innovative spirit, and community impact.
Official Spokespeople
University statements and interviews must align with 桃子视频APP鈥檚 mission, legal responsibilities, and strategic goals.
When public comment on behalf of 桃子视频APP is requested, Communications will identify an appropriate spokesperson in coordination with senior leaders.
Faculty are free to discuss any topics related to their areas of academic expertise, but they should not speak on behalf of the university unless designated as a spokesperson.
Crisis and Emergency Communications
In a campus emergency or crisis that disrupts normal operations, the Office of Marketing and Communications, in coordination with the Public Safety Department and university leadership, manages official communication to the media and public per the Campus Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP).
Reminder: Media inquiries during a crisis must be routed to the Communications Team immediately to avoid confusion, miscommunication, or legal exposure.