Fort Hays State University

News and Events

Do you have a news item to publicize?

(an upcoming event, an award, a grant...)

If you know of a news event in your area, be sure you tell us before the event occurs. We try hard to cover the campus but please don't assume that we know what's happening everywhere. In order for you and for us to be successful with publicity, we need your help and cooperation.

We use lists to send news to targeted media at no cost to you. Some of the news can be delivered almost instantaneously either by fax or e-mail, but many media outlets still insist that news be sent by snail mail.

A word of caution: While we are most willing to send news to the media, we have no way of guaranteeing its publication. If your news absolutely has to be in the paper or on the airwaves, you should plan to purchase advertising.

Following are just a few suggested activities that make great news items:

Faculty research projects
Presentations of faculty papers, attendance at workshops
New faculty, promotions, etc.
Grants received
Honors received
Events, activities from your office or area
Curriculum changes
Student activities, honors, awards, scholarships, etc.
Donations received
New construction, new equipment in your area
New academic programs
New student services

See our Current Events page for examples and for the latest happenings at FHSU.

Another word of caution: Nothing is as useless as old news. Please allow us to write about your upcoming events before they occur.

Tips for working effectively with the media

Please complete and submit this form. We will edit for FHSU style and send to the appropriate media. All entries are subject to verification before release. Remember that the more lead time you give us, the better publicity we can give you. Please type in appropriate upper and lower case (not all uppercase).

Today's date:
Name of person submitting news tip:
Suggested title for the press release:
Contact: (A faculty or staff member very knowledgeable about the news item)
Telephone number for the contact person:
Contact's e-mail:
Is this an event? Yes No
If an event, who is sponsoring it?
What is the formal name of the event?
Date and time of the event?
Where will the event take place? (Be specific)
What is the nature of the event? (ie. speech, theater event)
Who can attend the event?
Cost to attend (indicate if free)

Describe the event or news item in 250 words or fewer. List any special features or information (eg: keynote speakers or unusual demonstrations, etc.)

Press releases are routinely sent to local, area, western Kansas, or state wide media sources. If you would like the release to be sent to other publications, please fill out the following information:

Name of publication
Mailing Address
City State Zip

Fax Number E-mail Address

Name of publication
Mailing Address
City State Zip

Fax Number E-mail Address

Please take a moment to check over your entry. When you are satisfied with your answers press the submit button below. We will edit the release and send you a copy of the finished product. Thank you.



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