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
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Julie Long, Senior News & Public Relations Officer | (585) 389-2456 | (585) 781-8186 (c) | jlong2@naz.eduShare this Story
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