For an official university statement or to request an interview with administration, contact Andra Stefanoni, director of Media Relations, astefanoni@pittstate.edu, 620-235-4124, or University Marketing & Communications, 620-235-4122. To increase the likelihood of reaching a source, please plan ahead with 24 hours notice.
Whenever their schedules allow, many of our faculty and staff are available to comment on topics related to their areas of expertise. We’re proud that they are considered to be among the top researchers and scholars in the U.S. Their interests are diverse. Feel free to contact them directly with your interview request, but please plan ahead with at least 24 hours notice.
Automotive | Dr. John Thompson | john.thompson@pittstate.edu | 620-235-6516
Biology / pre-health | Dr. Phil Harries | pharries@pittstate.edu | 620-235-4864
Biology / environmental, wildlife | Dr. Andy George | ageorge@pittstate.edu | 620-235-4030
Business / local and regional economics | Michael Davidsson | mdavidson@pittstate.edu | 620-235-4592
Construction | Dr. Jim Otter | jlotter@pittstate.edu | 620-235-4349
Fitness / wellness | Dr. Laura Covert-Miller | lcovert@pittstate.edu | 620-235-4670
International students and education | Aaron Hurt | ahurt@pittstate.edu | 620-235-4093
Polymer research | Dr. Tim Dawsey | tdawsey@pittstate.edu | 620-235-6549
Political science / government | Dr. Mark Peterson | mjpeterson@pittstate.edu | 620-235-4330
Reading, especially children's issues | Dr. David Hurford | dhurford@pittstate.edu | 620-235-4522
Social Work | Dr. Kristen Humphrey | krhumphrey@pittstate.edu | 620-235-4239
Contact Andra Stefanoni, director of Media Relations, astefanoni@pittstate.edu 620-235-4124, or University Marketing & Communication, 620-235-4122.
Public events are typically open to media with the rare exception in which a speaker we’ve booked requests no media as part of their contract. We’ll let you know about these rare instances in advance.
The university has a Crisis Response Plan. During a crisis or serious event, Chief Marketing & Communication Officer Abigail Fern will be the university’s primary point of contact and spokesperson. Updates will be provided through the University’s primary communication channels, including pittstate.edu and Facebook.com/PittState