The Office of Public Affairs distributes news releases to students' hometown newspapers for certain accomplishments to gain recognition of their hard work and dedication.
But Public Affairs can’t publicize every accomplishment! So, we encourage students and their families to send their own news releases to local papers. Shouldn’t that be left to the professionals, you ask? Nope—anyone can send a release to the paper. In fact, most newspapers welcome submissions from their subscribers.
What might your newspaper like to hear about?
- Scholarships
- Honor society inductions
- Awards, competitions, etc.
- Participation in performances or concerts
- Publications
- Art exhibitions
- Study abroad experiences
- Internships secured
What should you include in your news release?
- Student's name
- Class and major/minor at Roger Williams University.
- High school name and graduation year
- A detailed description of the distinction bestowed on the student. Be sure to include a specific date the award was presented, if applicable, and any faculty member, program director or administrator who is associated with the award.
- College extracurricular activities (student government, athletics, clubs)
What should your news release look like? Click on the links below to look at four sample news releases.