What we do

The Office of Communications serves as a source of information, inspiration and connection for UMass Chan employees and students, as well as journalists and communities across the state and around the world. We bring awareness to and enhance the reputation of UMass Chan by highlighting the innovation, discovery and commitment to diversity that define our world-class education, research and public service. Read our values statement.

Our office is staffed by communications and marketing professionals who are adept at distilling and highlighting complex ideas into accessible stories that illuminate the promise and value of scientific research, inclusive health care education and broad-reaching public service for our diverse audiences across the commonwealth, the country and the world.  

The team includes dedicated writers, editors, videographers, media relations experts and social media producers who collaborate to share the stories that make UMass Chan unique and compelling.  

Our work can be seen can be seen daily on our interactive media news site, social media channels, and in independent reporting on media outlets locally, regionally and globally. We also produce the print magazine @umasschan twice annually and the Voices of UMass Chan podcast.

In addition to highlighting the innovative work happening at UMass Chan, our office provides guidance on media relations and media training, effective use of social media, and brand compliance. 

If you work in the media and are looking for information about our research, education and public service initiatives or need an expert for your reporting please reach out.

We look forward to working with you!