Media Contacts
University Public Affairs helps Virginia Commonwealth University communicate with the general public by working with news media regionally, nationally and internationally, and by providing other communications services.
We are a 24-hour operation. For news emergencies after hours, page us at (804) 759-7675. During normal business hours, call our main line at (804) 828-1231 or contact any of the individual staff members listed below.
University Public Affairs
Grace Street Center
912 West Grace Street
Box 842041
Richmond, Virginia 23284-2041
Phone: (804) 828-1231
Fax: (804) 828-2018
Email: vcunews@vcu.edu
Staff
For media inquiries, contact one of the University Public Affairs staff members below. The news topics they are responsible for are included with their listing.
Michael R. Porter
Associate vice president for public affairs
Phone: (804) 828-7037
Email: mrporter@vcu.edu
Division of Community Engagement, Division of Student Affairs, Division for Inclusive Excellence
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Alex Nowak
Senior public relations specialist
Phone: (804) 828-7028
Email: alnowak@vcu.edu
VCU Medical Center including Pauley Heart Center, Harold F. Young Neurosurgical Center, Evans-Haynes Burn Center and women's health initiatives
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Esther Benenson
News editor for VCU Health
Phone: (804) 827-0871
Email: benensone@vcu.edu
Mary Kate Brogan
Public relations specialist
Phone: (804) 828-7701
Email: broganm2@vcu.edu