FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[Name of your city] Resident Graduates from Black Hills State University
[City, STATE – Dec. XX, 20XX ] — [First and Last Name] of [City, State] graduated from Black Hills State University (BHSU) with [a/an Degree or Certificate] in Dec. 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, located in Spearfish, S.D., is a masters-level state university with more than 3,400 students. The campus maintains top academic programs in business, education, exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, and health sciences. The University, founded in 1883, leads the region in sustainability efforts and has been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. BHSU, a member of NCAA Division II athletics, offers 16 athletic programs.
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