Submit a News Tip

University Communications welcomes your help in creating content that informs, engages and inspires. Please use this form to share your news, including important research grants, interesting student stories and events that engage the wider community. Ideas submitted here are reviewed by our editorial team and considered for articles, media pitches, social media posts, videos and more.

Our editorial team will prioritize story ideas that support goals identified in the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, with a focus on stories that enhance the university’s reputation locally, nationally and internationally. For our planning purposes, it’s ideal to have at least 2-4 weeks to plan a story, and 4-6 weeks to plan a press release, media advisory or event.

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What makes this story feel different, inspiring, significant and/or exciting? *
What is the impact on the ODU community, the wider community or society as a whole? *
Please list any media outlets or trade publications you believe would be interested in this story.
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