Public Relations Manager
317-671-3114
rapplet@iu.edu
Rory Appleton is the public relations manager for IU School of Medicine, where he works to share the important accomplishments of faculty and students across nine Indiana campuses with the public.
As the school's primary news media contact, Rory assists reporters from around the globe in highlighting the expertise and groundbreaking research that set Indiana's only medical school apart. He also offers training sessions to faculty members looking to improve their media readiness.
His external communications work includes writing press releases, stories and blogs for the school’s website.
Prior to holding this role, Rory spent 10 years as an award-winning news reporter in Indiana, Nevada and his native California. He holds a bachelor's degree in mass communication and journalism from California State University, Fresno.