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¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ On-Campus Media Policy

¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ seeks to service media requests by providing accurate and timely information. As a private academic institution, ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ balances media access with the privacy and security of our students, employees and visitors.

Conducting interviews:

Prior to visiting campus, media must receive approval from ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s Marketing & Communication team.

Please contact:

Allan Taylor, Executive Director of University Communication
205-726-4897 or allan.taylor@samford.edu

Zac Fuller, University Communication Manager
205-726-2265 or zfuller1@samford.edu

¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ encourages the use of Zoom or other virtual video conferencing platforms for interviews with expert sources. Media must obtain express consent before photographing, filming or interviewing individuals on campus.

Media access to university buildings, classrooms or facilities requires advance permission from Marketing & Communication, regardless of who initiated the outreach, and may be granted or revoked at the university’s discretion. Approved media will be accompanied by a ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ communication staff member while on campus.

Residence Halls

Residence halls are closed to news media. Students may not invite media inside.

Commercial photography or filming

Commercial photography or filming must be approved by Marketing & Communication. A Certificate of Insurance is required, and ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ may impose daily filming fees. Provide hyperlink to the photography page.

Athletics media relations

For athletics-related media inquiries and credentials, contact Joey Mullins at jmmulli@samford.edu or B.J. Millican at rmillican@samford.edu.

Emergency situations 

During emergencies or disruptive situations, media access may be restricted or require pool reporting.

Violations

¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ reserves the right to limit or revoke media access and athletics credentials for those who violate policy.