Wingate University wishes to maintain a positive relationship with the media and encourages the media to visit and contact the university when working on a news story.
Members of the media are requested to schedule interviews or campus visits through the Office of Marketing and Communications by contacting Kristen Johnson Yost at (704) 774- 9361. You also email her at k.johnson@wingate.edu. Members of the media covering athletics may contact Sports Information at (704) 233-8186.
News releases written by faculty, staff or students on behalf of Wingate University must be cleared through the Marketing and Communications Office or Office of Sports Information. News releases will be distributed to the appropriate media and posted on the home page of the website.
E-mail messages for campus-wide distribution may be sent to the Office of Marketing and Communications for distribution. Messages to students only may be sent to Brandy Shott. Messages for faculty/staff only may be sent to Tela Witherspoon.
E-WINFO is a weekly electronic newsletter established to minimize the volume of individual e-mail messages and enhance internal communication on campus. The newsletter is distributed at noon every Monday. News items must be submitted to Luanne Williams by 10 a.m. Friday morning.
Kristen Johnson Yost
Phone: 704-774-9361
Email: k.johnson@wingate.edu
Contact for:
Luanne Williams
Phone: 704-233-8117
Email: l.williams@wingate.edu
Contact for:
David Storey
Phone: 704-233-8120
Email: d.storey@wingate.edu
Contact for:
Junior Nyemb
Phone: 704-233-8655
Email: njlandry@wingate.edu
Contact for:
Chuck Gordon
Phone: 704-233-6647
Email: c.gordon@wingate.edu
Contact for:
The Office of Marketing and Communications provides Wingate University “clients” strategic marketing and advertising solutions from the consulting end through the creative process and final production of communications materials.
Our goal is to enhance the consistency and visibility of the university name and image as well as support the university’s strategic plan by delivering consistent, high quality messages that achieve results.
The Office of Marketing and Communications offers assistance and guidance with communications materials for internal and external audiences. Services include website content management and design, internal communications, media relations and event publicity, marketing for academic programs and accomplishments, crisis communications planning and response, photography, community relations and more.
The Wingate University Speakers Bureau roster represents a cross-section of our faculty. They are passionate researchers and dynamic presenters, and they are available to speak at your next event. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following examples.
Dr. Sergio Castello, Assistant Dean of Byrum School of Business, Associate Professor
Dr. Dennis Harlow, Jr., Associate Professor of Management
Dr. Debbi Brock, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Dr. Magdalena Krajewska, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Dr. Michael (Mick) Reynolds, Dean of Campus Life
Dr. Nancy Randall, Vice Provost for Student Engagement, Professor of Sociology and Human Services
Dr. Aaron Culley, Associate Professor of Sociology and Human Services
Dr. Abannik Hino, Associate Professor of History
Mrs. Amee Odom, Director of the Library
Dr. Charlesa A. Hann, Assistant Dean of the Thayer School of Education, Assistant Professor and Program Director, Adult Bachelor's Degree Program
Dr. Suzanne Hiller, Director of Graduate Education
Dr. Jacob Wobig, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Dr. Robert Supernaw, Interim Provost, Former Vice Provost of Levine College of Health Sciences, Professor of Pharmacy
Dr. Kurt Wargo, Regional Dean, Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Dr. Samir Kouzi, Professor of Pharmacy
Dr. Lisa Smith, Director of Advanced Practice Experience, Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Dr. Bob Webb, Regional Medical Director, WU-Hendersonville
Dr. Krista Wilson, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Diane Wrisley, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Patrick Young, Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. Michelle Chaplin, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Mr. Taylor Fischer, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Dr. Donald Nuzum, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Dr. Treavor Riley, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Dr. Shawn Taylor, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Dr. Nancy Randall, Vice Provost for Student Engagement, Professor of Sociology and Human Services
Dr. Brian Odom, Associate Professor of Biology
Dr. Lisa Brennan, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Ms. Jennifer Armentrout, Director of International Studies
Dr. Joseph M. Ellis, Associate Professor of Political Science
Dr. Magdalena Krajewska, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Dr. Jacob Wobig, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Dr. Jay Wilder, Psychology Department Chair, Associate Professor of Psychology
Dr. Dan McLaughlin, Associate Professor of Sport Sciences
Dr. Brittany Vickery, Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Dr. Patrick Young, Associate Professor of Psychology
Rev. Dane Jordan, Minister to Students
Dr. James Hastings, Associate Professor of Asian and World History
Dr. Mark Roncace, Associate Professor of Religion
Dr. Travis Teague, Dean, College of Professional Studies
Dr. Dan McLaughlin, Associate Professor of Sport Sciences
Susan Brooks
Phone: 704-233-8807
Email: s.brooks@wingate.edu
If you are media on deadline and need immediate assistance, please call or text Kristen Johnson Yost at 704-774-9361. You can also email her at k.johnson@wingate.edu
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