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Strategic Communications Request

Penn State Altoona faculty and staff may use the form below to promote an upcoming event, request print or digital materials, and/or suggest a news item or story idea that promotes Penn State Altoona in a positive way. Story idea suggestions include students' successes in academics, student life, and/or community involvement; faculty and staff success in teaching/research; human interest stories; etc.

Event promotion requires advance notice—preferably two weeks or more. Strategic Communications will make every effort to accommodate requests submitted later, but cannot guarantee coverage.

Publication or graphic design requires advance notice—preferably four weeks or more, depending on the request. Strategic Communications will make every effort to accommodate requests submitted later.

Each submission will be reviewed. If further information is required to promote your news, story, or event, a member of the Strategic Communications team will contact you.

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Please provide details about your request. We want to promote your news/event as much as possible, so the more information you provide, the better. Information may include title, date, time, and location (if you're promoting an event) as well as details about the news item or event. The details can be provided as bullet points. We'll take care of writing it up. Thank you for your assistance!
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Altoona, PA 16601
814-949-5160

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Feature Stories

Hatch joined the PA Game Commission in banding young barn owls from a local farm—one of the happiest days of her life.

No Plan, No Problem

Jen Parrish’s vision for her future has nothing, and everything, to do with her sight.

A New Vision

Zachary Kowalski, a 2024 communications graduate, visits a shrine in Kyoto, Japan, during his time as an intern in the country.

A Trip to Tokyo

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    • Safety at Penn State Altoona
    • Career Services
    • Eiche Library
  • Research & Engagement
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