News media information

Current news releases and archive

The University Relations office is the official source of information on North Dakota State University policies, practices and administrative points of view.

In addition, we are a referral source for reporters and producers looking for university expert sources for news stories.

Services provided to members of the news media include:

• Response to questions. If we don't know, we'll find out.
• News releases and background materials on events, personalities, and the daily life of the university.
• Leads and contact information for feature stories.
• Referrals to faculty experts on topics of public interest.
• Interviews and official statements.
• Coordination with other campus communications officers and campus units, including Sports Information, the NDSU Alumni Association and Agriculture Communication.

News media may call Laura McDaniel, Assistant Vice President, at (701) 231-8330 or (701) 799-1355 (cell), or Steve Bergeson, University News Coordinator, at (701) 231-6101, during regular business hours. If you get voice mail, either leave a message or, if you would like to speak to someone right away, dial 0 and someone will come on line to assist you.

Send email to Laura McDaniel, Assistant Vice President
Send email to Steve Bergeson, University News Coordinator