Media Relations
We foster relationships with media outlets, promoting the achievements, stories, and events of our community.
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Digital and Social
We oversee digital content and social platforms keeping the university and communities connected virtually.
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Marketing and Branding
We shape the university’s identity across platforms, ensuring that every message reflects the unique spirit of N.C. A&T.
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Multimedia Content
Our team produces high-quality photography and videography that showcases the vibrancy and success of N.C. A&T.
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University Relations is the central communications office for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. UR is responsible for marketing, branding, crisis communications, media relations, social media, photography, videography and other major elements of identification and communications for the university. UR works with colleges/schools and administrative units across the university to promote information and events that align with the institution’s strategic priorities and brand positioning.
Todd Simmons
AVC for University Relations
Areas of responsibility
Yvonne Halley
Website / Financial Management
Areas of responsibility
Vacant
Science Writer
Kevin B. Scalf
Graphic Designer
Areas of responsibility
Charity Cohen
Staff Writer
Areas of responsibility
Dianna 'Hope' Baptiste
Staff Writer
Areas of responsibility
Vacant
Information and Communications Specialist
University Communicators
Alana Allen
Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, Strategic Partnership & Economic Development
Lydian Bernhardt
Director of Agricultural Communications, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Precious Bradley
Enrollment Marketing Associate, Extended College
Jamie Crockett
Director of Research Communications, Division of Research
Jamal Featherstone
Director of Marketing & Communications, Campus Enterprises
Jordan Howse
Director of Communications, College of Engineering
Deja Huggins
Advancement Communications Coordinator, Division of University Advancement
Markita Rowe
Public Communications Specialist, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Devon Smith
Director of Communications, Academic
UR Responsibilities
Todd Simmons
Associate Vice Chancellor for University RelationsAreas of responsibility: Chief brand officer, overall institutional messaging, central administration communications including executive-level communications, marketing/advertising, video production, On Point newsletter.
Tonya D. Dixon
Director of Digital ContentAreas of responsibility: Management of university social media including oversight of subaccounts across the university, video production for online purposes. Air Force ROTC/Army ROTC, Board of Trustees, Campus Enterprises (Primary Communications Specialist: Jamal Featherstone), Student Affairs
Jackie Torok
Director of Media RelationsAreas of responsibility: Chief media officer, news media communications, press releases, media training. Alumni, Athletics (Primary Communications Specialist: Brian Holloway), College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (Primary Communications Specialist Lydian Bernhardt), Division of Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance
Yvonne Halley
Website / Financial ManagementAreas of responsibility: Financial management of University Relations, support of university website including accessibility management and shared responsibility for content management training.
Stephen V. Charles
Website AdministratorAreas of responsibility: Management of the university website, training of content managers across the university.
Kevin B. Scalf
Graphic DesignerAreas of responsibility: Graphic design for printed and digital collateral, advertising and marketing, select university interior spaces.
Charity Cohen
Staff WriterAreas of responsibility: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (Primary Communications Specialist: Markita Rowe), Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics, John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (including School of Nursing and Joint Program in Social Work), Honors College
Dianna 'Hope' Baptiste
Staff WriterAreas of responsibility: Academic Affairs, Advancement, Business and Finance, College of Education, F.D. Bluford Library
D'Andra Drewitt
University PhotographerAreas of responsibility: Event Photography, Headshot Photography, Campus Photography, Video Projects
Contact Us
Office of University Relations
North Carolina A&T State University
Alumni-Foundation Event Center
200 N. Benbow Road
Greensboro, NC 27411
Phone 336-256-0863
Fax 336-256-0862
