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About Our Office

By stewarding the university’s reputation and voice, the Office of Public Affairs & Communications (OPAC) partners with campus communicators to promote the many faces of Yale—from scientists to students and staff, artists to alumni and athletes—and share with the world their stories that distinguish this extraordinary community.

We aim to inform and engage. Our expertise spans media relations, editorial and creative services, community-building and outreach, events programming, and digital and brand management. Learn more below about what we do and how we can contribute to your work.

Contact us

Office of Public Affairs & Communications
2 Whitney Avenue, Suite 330
New Haven, CT 06520-8279, USA
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203-432-1345

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Explore our services

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Audience Insights

Our data-driven analysis empowers Yale communicators to effectively engage and inspire key stakeholders and target audiences.

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Communications Consulting and Community

We serve as internal consultants to Yale’s professional schools and units for strategic planning.

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Digital & Brand Strategy

We connect audiences to Yale no matter where they are through digital products, multimedia, and university communications.

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Editorial

We showcase Yale’s mission through storytelling with marquee news publications, photography and videography, and social media engagement.

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Internal Communications

By highlighting staff and faculty, sharing information and opportunities, and recognizing key contributions, we make Yale the place you want to work.

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Media Relations

Amplifying Yale—we work with national and international media outlets to ensure our community’s innovative scholarship and teaching reach the right audience.

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Operations, Project Management & Program Planning

We support OPAC staff through planning, team-building, and resource coordination, while overseeing the Poynter Fellowship in Journalism at Yale.

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University Printer

We define, oversee, and build Yale’s visual identity and offer high-level graphic design services across the university.

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Yale Visitor Center

We ensure our visitors always feel welcome by sharing illuminating information about Yale’s campus, heritage, history, and mission.