Submit Potential News Items

We encourage MCC faculty, staff and students to submit story ideas they feel may be of interest to others outside the college. When you submit an idea, remember the 5 W’s: Who, What, When, Where, Why. Answer these 5 W’s and you provide us with a good start in developing the background and story pitches for our local media.

Also, what makes the story unique or newsworthy? Is there any visual excitement to the story? Provide us with as much detail as possible and make sure you include a contact phone number and/or email where we can follow up with you should we have questions prior to releasing the information to the media. Please submit information directly to Heather Miles [heather.miles@mcmail.maricopa.edu].

Some Helpful Tips:

• Submit items to be publicized a minimum of three weeks in advance of the program and/or event. Please call Heather Miles with specific questions at (480) 461-7296. Lead times vary depending on media outlets used.
  
• News requests or submissions do not guarantee publication. The media ultimately decides who and what stories it will cover.
  
• The Office of Institutional Advancement serves as the FIRST point of contact for the media to provide accurate and timely information. For this reason, we value your input and updates on campus news.

Media Relations - IA   Please contact Heather Miles - Phone: 480-461-7296