Indiana University Northwest

The Indiana University Northwest Athletic Communications Office serves the RedHawks athletic department through the promotion, publicity and information services for the university's varsity and junior varsity athletic programs.

IU Northwest sponsors intercollegiate athletics in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, and men's and women's cross country.

The Athletic Communications Office is responsible for the coverage and promotion of RedHawks athletics, including the creation and distribution of news releases, game recaps, feature stories and statistical reporting. The office also oversees the maintenance and design of the official IU Northwest Athletics website, manages athletics social media platforms, and produces digital and game-day materials.

Additionally, the Athletic Communications Office serves as the primary liaison between IU Northwest Athletics and local, regional and national media. The office coordinates media coverage for home events, facilitates interview requests with coaches and student-athletes, reports statistics and information to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) and the NAIA, and maintains historical records for all RedHawks athletic programs.

This page also serves as the central hub for athletic communications policies and information, including media credential requests, interview policies, photography and video guidelines, and general information for visiting media and participating student-athletes.

For information or questions, please contact the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, Robyn Griffin 

Robyn Griffin
Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
Indiana University Northwest Athletics
Email: romgriff@iu.edu

IU Northwest Quick Facts

Location: Gary, Ind. 
Founded: 1963
Enrollment: 3,260
Nickname: RedHawks
Colors: Crimson and Cream
National Affiliations: NAIA
Conference Affiliations: Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Chancello: Dr. Arrick Jackson
Athletic Director: Ryan Shelton
 

Media Information & Policies

Media & Photos Credentials: 
All requests for media credentials for IU Northwest home athletic events must be made through the Athletic Communications Office. Media members are encouraged to contact the Athletic Communications Office in advance for credentials and photography passes. Requests must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the event for consideration. All requests will be reviewed on an individual basis and approval is not guaranteed.

Media credentials are issued for working media only and are non-transferable. The Athletic Communications Office reserves the right to approve or decline any credential request. Once approved, media credentials may be picked up at the ticket counter on the day of the event. The Athletic Communications Office will provide rosters and statistical information to credentialed media prior to competition, with final statistics available following the conclusion of each contest.

Photographers must follow all applicable NAIA and conference guidelines regarding field, court, and sideline access. Any individual not complying with these guidelines may be removed from the competition area.

All media credential requests and inquiries should complete the form - Media Credential Request Form 

Media Interviews: 

All interview requests for IU Northwest coaches and student-athletes must be arranged through the Athletic Communications Office. Media members should submit requests at least 24 hours in advance to allow time for coordination.

Following games and events, locker rooms are closed to the media. A brief cooling-off period will be observed before postgame interviews, which will take place in a designated interview area or on the playing surface as coordinated by the Athletic Communications Office. Media members are expected to act in a professional manner while covering IU Northwest Athletics events. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the revocation of media access.

Photographers: 

The Athletic Communications office photographs home games for all RedHawk athletic programs. These photographs are intended solely for use by media as well as future IU Northwest publications. 
*Regulations: Any photo displayed on iunredhawks.com is property of IU Northwest Athletics and cannot be used with out expressed written consent to the Athletic Communications Office. 

Interested in being a RedHawk photographer/videographer? Fill out the form HERE

Current Student Athletes

To fill out the current student-athlete sports information form, click HERE