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Office of Media Relations

The Office of Media Relations is located at:
519 South Orange Ave.,
South Orange, NJ, 07079
( 973) 378-9816

Seton Hall University’s Office of Media Relations in the Division of University Relations works collaboratively with the PR & Marketing Team and campus partners (ie. faculty, students, administrators, staff, alumni) in responding to media inquiries and opportunities for publicity. It also serves as the initial point of contact for the press.

Information for the Seton Hall Community: Details media relations services available to University community members, including what media relations counsel we provide, instructions on press release creation timeframes (two to three weeks), pitching research and achievements, developing Media Expert profiles, and an explanation on University guidelines for working with the press. Learn more about engaging with the Media »

Information for the Media: Details the Office’s role as the initial point of contact for media inquiries, University guidelines for the media requesting information or assistance, assistance in identifying subject area experts for general information, responding to breaking news, and policies around point of contact for crisis communications. Additional information for Media »

Please note: For sports-related media requests and access to athletics events and parking, please contact Athletics Communications.

Media Relations Contact Information

Laurie Pine

Laurie Pine
Director of Media Relations
(973) 378-2638 (office)
(973) 902-8060 (mobile)
[email protected]

Michael Ricciardelli

Michael Ricciardelli
Associate Director of Media Relations
(973) 378-9845 (office)
(908) 447-3034 (mobile)
[email protected]

After hours for urgent media matters, you may also reach out to [email protected].


Main Office Contact Information

Andrea Davis
Secretary, Office of University Communications
(973) 378-9836 (office)
[email protected]

Michael Hyland
Associate Vice President, Public Relations and Marketing
(973) 761-9099 (office)
(973) 493-1339 (mobile)
[email protected]