EMBARGOED: Nazareth College to become Nazareth University on June 1, 2023
***<b>EMBARGOED UNTIL 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022***</b>
Rochester, NY (11/16/2022) — Nazareth College is set to make its official announcement tomorrow (EMBARGOED until 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 17) that it will soon become Nazareth University. It is now with the New York State Board of Regents to approve Nazareth's university status.
Once approved, the name Nazareth University, will officially take effect on June 1, 2023. The Nazareth community will thoughtfully transition to University over the next seven months.
Media will get the full news release tomorrow, Thursday, November 17 at 10 a.m.
- Nazareth President Beth Paul is available for short interviews from 2 - 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17.
- Media can call PR Officer Julie Long today to set up a Thursday interview. Call (585) 781-8186.
Electronic Media kit will be provided with the news release including:
- Edited soundbites with President Paul and two Nazareth students
- B-roll of Nazareth campus
- Nazareth graphic to use with story
- Photo of Nazareth College
Nazareth College
Julie Long, Senior News & Public Relations Officer | (585) 389-2456 | (585) 781-8186 (c) | jlong2@naz.eduShare this Story
Recent News
- Nazareth University commits to a $23,000 annual scholarship for Rochester City School District students accepted through direct admissions program
- National Science Foundation and Micron award Nazareth University a $1.2 million grant
- National Science Foundation and Micron award Nazareth University a $1.2 million grant
- A.I.M by Kyle Abraham performs at Nazareth University Arts Center Jan. 24
- Elect to enjoy your constitutional right to laugh with the Capitol Fools
- Nazareth University joins JED Campus to support student mental health
- Violinist Maxim Vengerov and pianist Polina Osetinskaya join the Nazareth University Symphony for a special one-night performance, Nov. 21
- Nazareth University joins statewide Access to Health Day to promote direct access to physical therapy
- Nazareth University students preserve the stories and tradition of Rochester's Italian-American community, Oct. 6
- Nazareth University receives 2024 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity (HEED) Award