Doing Business With Us
Who We Are
The Office of News and Communications is part of Duke's Office of Public Affairs and Government Relations. It works with the news media and others to highlight the activities of Duke's faculty, students and staff, both locally and throughout the world. The office is Duke's hub for campus news and events, scholarship and administrative issues.What We Do
The staff of the Office of News and Communications interacts regularly with both the news media and members of the Duke community. Its activities include the following:
- News releases. These official reports give reporters complete information about research, events and other important news involving Duke. The office distributes the releases electronically to reporters and wire services, and posts them at www.dukenews.duke.edu/.
- News tips. When a faculty member has special expertise about a breaking news story, the office may prepare a "news tip" that alerts reporters. The tip generally includes several quotes and a description of the faculty member's background.
- Broadcast and audio capability. Professional radio and television studios on campus enable national and regional broadcasters to interview Duke faculty members and others. Click here for more information.
- Duke Research. A multimedia-rich monthly publication, online or via email and RSS, that highlights compelling people and projects from across Duke's vibrant research community. Also offers practical navigation to research resources and faculty.
- Duke Today. The office publishes Duke Today, a daily online newspaper that serves the university community through a collection of stories about university news, scholarship, events daily alerts and news of use to employees.
Contact Information:
e-mail: duketoday@duke.edu
Phone: 681-4514
After-hours pager (for reporters on deadline):
(919) 812-6603
- The Week at Duke is an electronic newsletter that summarizes the latest news, media coverage, upcoming events and “news you can use” from Duke. A new issue is e-mailed each Thursday to university faculty and employees. Students, parents, alumni and others are also welcome to subscribe, at http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/subscribe/index.html.
- Op-ed pieces. The office provides editing and placement assistance to faculty interested in writing opinion articles.
- Experts lists. Reporters looking for Duke experts on specific topics can find lists online here.
- This Month At Duke is a monthly print publication focusing on upcoming events on the Duke campus. It is distributed on campus and in Durham. Contact the editors at Duketoday@duke.edu
How we can help you
If you're a member of the Duke community, we're here to assist you with your questions about news and communications. Our staff has long experience working with reporters and planning effective communications strategies. We can help you to:
- Develop a strategy for disseminating news about your latest project, book or research.
- Respond when a reporter calls you with questions. Click here for tips on working with the media.
- Place an op-ed article, following guidelines such as those posted here.
These are just a sample of the services we offer.
How you can help us be more effective
There's a lot going on at Duke, not to mention in the larger world, and it's easy for your event or idea to get lost in the noise. Here are two simple ways you can help the Office of News and Information get your activity the attention it deserves:
- Call us. Our first recommendation is the most obvious: Let us know when you're doing something interesting, if you want to be included on our Experts List or if have other news. Don't assume we already know. Someone on our staff is assigned to your office - and we want to hear from you. Click here for details. If you're not sure who to contact, please call 684-2823 or e-mail dukenews@duke.edu.
- Call us early. If you wait until the day your article is published or your event is occurring, you're too late. Timing is critical in the news business. The more notice you provide our office, the better we can assist you in coming up with an effective strategy
University publications:
- The Chronicle, the student-run daily newspaper
- Duke Today for faculty and staff news
- Divinity Magazine for Divinity School highlights
- Duke Magazine features stories and profiles of exceptional alumni, students and faculty
- Duke Law Magazine for School of Law alumni
- Duke Research for highlights of research at Duke
- Duke University Libraries magazine for faculty members and library staff, members of The Friends of the Library and other libraries
- DukEngineer, The, published in December and May by the students of the School of Engineering
- DukEnvironment, a biannual magazine featuring research by the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences
- DukeMed Magazine focuses on trends in clinical care, research and education at the Duke University Medical Center and is published twice a year
- Duke Nursing Magazine features stories and profiles about exceptional School of Nursing alumni, students and faculty
- DukeMed Alumni News provides news and features about Duke Medicine and its alumni
- Inside DUMC newsletter for Medical Center and Health System employees
- This Month At Duke is a monthly print publication focusing on upcoming events on the Duke campus. It is distributed on campus and in Durham.
- View from the Chapel, newsletter published quarterly for Chapel and Religious Life staff, and Friends of Duke Chapel.
- Working@Duke is a monthly publication that aims to inform and inspire university employees. The publication features employee spotlights and stories about benefits, policies, job resources, and university news.
- Undergraduate publications overseen by students
Contact Duke News StaffDuke News writers, editors and staff:Alphabetical listing by last name
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Monte Basgall Senior Writer, eDuke editor Phone: 919-681-8057 FAX: 919-684-5760 |
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Karl Leif Bates Director of Research Communications Phone: 919-681-8054 FAX: 919-684-5760 |
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Maxine Borjon Administrative Assistant Phone: 919-684-3973 FAX: 919-684-5760 |
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Senior Writer Phone: 919-681-8055 FAX: 919-684-5760 |
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Web Producer Phone: 919-681-6740 FAX: 919-681-7334 |
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Web Producer Phone: 919-681-8065 FAX: 919-681-7334 |
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Steve Hartsoe Senior Editor Phone: 919-681-4515 FAX: 919-681-7334 |
Cover education, social psychology, law; editor of The Week at Duke employee e-mail newsletter; edit and write stories and news releases; member of Crisis Communications Team; manage online site Quick Facts About Duke. Background & Experience: Joined Duke in 2008 after 4 1/2 years as an editor-reporter with The Associated Press in Raleigh, N.C., and 11 years as a bureau chief, editor and reporter with newspapers in California, including The Tribune in San Luis Obispo, The Record in Stockton and the Sun-Star in Merced. Back to Top |
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Camille Jackson Communications Specialist Phone: 919-681-8052 FAX: 919-681-7334 |
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David Jarmul Associate Vice President of News and Communications, Office of News and Communications Phone: 919-684-6815 FAX: 919-684-5760 |
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Keith Lawrence Director of Media Relations Phone: 919-681-8059 FAX: 919-681-7334 |
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Sakiya Lockett Staff Assistant Phone: 919-684-2823 FAX: 919-684-5760 |
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Meg McKee Program Coordinator, Events@Duke Phone: 919-668-6114 FAX: 919-684-5760 |
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Geoffrey Mock Manager of Internal Communications Phone: 919-681-4514 FAX: 919-681-7334 |
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Ben Riseling Web Projects Manager Phone: 919-681-8064 FAX: 919-681-7334 |
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James Todd Phone: 919-681-8061 |
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Stuart Wells Administrative Assistant Phone: 919-681-8066 FAX: 919-684-5760 |
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