Media Relations
Westminster College is a small liberal arts college with a well-respected reputation for generating big headlines. From former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to Writer and Civil Rights Leader Maya Angelou to former President Ronald Reagan (and countless other former presidents) to former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine Albright to our very own dinosaur discovery, Westminster consistently makes the news.
Our Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications works with local, state, and national media to promote Westminster College and its faculty, staff, and students.
General Guidelines for the Media
Members of the media should contact Sarah Backer, Director of Media Relations and Senior Writer, at 573-592-5438 or Sarah.Backer@WCMO.edu with any questions or inquiries. She can help connect you with faculty or staff as appropriate or assist you during a campus visit.
On-campus reporting, photographing, and videotaping are allowed only with prior permission of the College. Unless expressly authorized, the news media is not permitted inside classrooms, the dining hall, or residential facilities. Reporters may use public sidewalks to photograph or film campus. Commercial filming is generally prohibited but may be allowed in certain circumstances.
Quick Facts About Westminster for Members of the Media:
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Sarah Backer, Director of Media Relations and Senior Writer
Office Phone: 573-592-5438
Cell Phone: 573-220-9038
Email Address: Sarah.Backer@WCMO.edu