The Office of University Relations works on a beat system, where public relations specialists work with specific academic departments. However, many beats overlap and we all work as a team. Please feel free to contact any staff member with your news, story ideas or request for information or an interview.

Mrs. Yuri Rodgers Milligan, Director of University Relations
Beat: Breaking News, University Policy and Procedures, Community Relations, University Administration, Board of Trustees, Ceremonial Occasions, Development and Special Events
Voice: (757) 727-5253
FAX: (757) 728-6941
yuri.milligan@hamptonu.edu

Ms. Naima Gethers, Public Relations Specialist
Beat: Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Business, Honors College and Leadership Institute
Voice: (757) 727-5457
FAX: (757) 728-6941
naima.gethers@hamptonu.edu

Mrs. Alison Phillips, Senior Public Relations Specialist
Beat: Liberal Arts, Education, Social Sciences, Journalism, and Continuing Education
Voice: (757) 727-5754
FAX: (757) 728-6941
alison.phillips@hamptonu.edu

Ms. Leha Byrd, Public Relations Specialist
Beat: Nursing, Pharmacy, Health, Student and Alumni News
Voice: (757) 727-5255
Fax: (757) 728-6941
leha.byrd@hamptonu.edu

Mr. Jonathan Cole, Graphic Designer
Voice: (757) 727-5857
Fax: (757) 728-6941
jonathan.cole@hamptonu.edu

Mr. Reuben Burrell, Photographer
Voice: (757) 727-5755
FAX: (757) 728-6941

Ms. Towanna J. Sebrell, Administrative Assistant
Voice: (757) 727-5253
FAX: (757) 728-6941
towanna.sebrell@hamptonu.edu