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Share Your Story

From a student success story to a faculty research milestone, the Communication & Marketing team can help you share your story with key audiences. We’re always looking to tell stories about our campus community’s thought leadership and cutting-edge innovations. Let us know what is happening on and around campus by submitting a news tip through our News Promotion Request Form.


Promotion Timeline

Submit event


Event date

6+ weeks outMaximum promotion

May be considered for:

  • Monthly events newsletter
  • Media & social placements
  • Digital campus signage
  • AVLToday & Blue Ridge PR
  • Advertising opportunities

3 weeks outMinimum lead time

Required for:

  • University Events Calendar listing
  • Events open to the general public

Under 3 weeksLimited availability
  •  Calendar listing not guaranteed
  • We’ll accommodate when possible, based on current queue


Event Submission

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Event Submission

Before You Submit

  • You must have approval from your department head or chair prior to requesting publicity.
  • The Highsmith Student Union reservations team is the first point of contact for all event spaces across campus.
  • Series events should be broken into individual submissions for each occurrence.
  • The University Events Calendar typically lists events open to the general public only.
Questions?

Email communication@unca.edu directly with any questions before submitting.

Submit an Event Promotion Request


The Weekly Wag - Faculty & Staff Newsletter

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The Weekly Wag - Faculty & Staff Newsletter

The Weekly Wag is UNC Asheville’s faculty and staff newsletter, distributed each Monday. If you would like to include your event or announcement in an upcoming issue, email theweeklywag@unca.edu directly. Submissions are due by the end of the day on Wednesday, the week prior to the Monday you’d like your item to appear.

Deadline:

Wednesday EOD — the week before the Monday issue you’re targeting.

Email the Weekly Wag


News Story Submissions

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News Story Submissions

Have a story worth sharing? The C&M team can help you pitch it to campus news channels, regional media, or both. Story ideas may include faculty research, student achievements, awards, grants, community partnerships, or other milestones. Submit your idea, and we’ll follow up to discuss next steps.

What to Include:

  • A brief description of the story (2–3 sentences)
  • The person or project at the center of the story
  • Why it matters to UNC Asheville’s audiences
  • Any timing considerations or publication deadlines


Media Relations

UNC Asheville Communication & Marketing is the first point of contact for media interested in stories happening on campus. Whether you are a reporter looking for a faculty expert or a faculty or staff member with a story idea to share, please contact us at communication@unca.edu.

For Media Inquiries

email communication@unca.edu