Graduate Press Release Template

You're graduating! Spread the news!

To mark this important milestone, we encourage you to email a personalized news release to your local newspapers, town/city website, high school alumni office, or workplace. You can use the template below to develop a customized news release about yourself (or your student), including major(s), academic honors, volunteer or internship experiences, study abroad trips, and/or plans for the future.

1. Copy the sample news release below.
2. Replace bracketed information with your personal details.
3. Prepare an email with the subject line “Local resident graduates from Black Hills State University.”
4. Paste the personalized release directly into an email message addressed to the media or other places you wish to notify. Don’t forget to include a photo!

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                 

[Name of your city] Resident Graduates from Black Hills State University 

[City, STATE – May XX, 20XX ] — [First and Last Name] of [City, State] graduated from Black Hills State University (BHSU) with [a/an Degree or Certificate] in May 20XX.

While at BHSU, [Last name’s] activities included [clubs, sports, volunteerism, service learning, work, jobs, honor societies, etc.] In addition, [s/he completed a senior thesis, titled…, or s/he studied abroad at XYZ institution in X country].

[Last name] plans to [work at ABC Company in City, State, or attend XYZ graduate school, or travel, volunteer, etc.] after graduation.

OPTIONAL: A [year] graduate of [Name of High School] in [City, State], [Last name] is the [son/daughter] of [parents’ names].

About Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission is home to more than 3,400 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business (AACSB Accredited), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the USA and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location, BHSU-RC, was established in Rapid City and is home to the West River Health Science Center.

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Contact: [Your name, phone number and email address – so media may reach you if they are interested in asking questions.]