University News Services
Biography
The University News Service, as of 2008, is a program of the Office of University Relations. Its purpose is to help OUR fulfill its mission of "promoting awareness, understanding, and support for the University's missions of teaching, research, and service, both within the University community and among the general public." UNS staff members supply news and information about the University to print, broadcast, and electronic media. An office of external communications has existed in some form at the University since 1896, the first year in which the annual general catalog refers to university publications. Since then, the office has undergone numerous organizational changes.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
University News Services Records
The collection consists of eight series: Subject, Department, Issues, Student Organizations, External Organizations, Educational Institutions, Board of Regents, and Government. Folders in each series are arranged alphabetically by title, with contents within each folder arranged chronologically. Files generally consist of news releases prepared by University News Service staff, supplemented with related newspaper clippings and other published material. Files pertaining to campus buildings and landmarks may be found in the Department series.