Special Events News Releases
To assist you in publicizing your event, special events press releases should have a lead time of one month prior to the event. This notice gives the Office of Institutional Advancement the appropriate time to meet outside publication deadlines for local calendar listings, to schedule photos as needed and to get through the proofing and approval process. Two weeks notice is the minimum accepted by the Office of Institutional Advancement, this minimum notice is the requirement guidelines given to us by outside publications and does not guarantee inclusion.
When submitting a request for a special events news release, please provide the following information:
If you’d like to create a special interest news release, please contact C.C. Sutphen ext. 5425.
Special Interest News Releases
Special interest stories range from awards and recognitions to faculty, staff or students involved in unique programs, exceptional personal feature stories or community efforts.
If you’d like to create a special interest news release, please contact
C.C. Sutphen, ext. 5425.
Media Inquiries
Media representatives should contact the Office of Institutional Advancement for all information concerning Lone Star College-North Harris and campus events.
This ensures that Lone Star College-North Harris presents clear, consistent messaging and portrays itself effectively in a manner that meets both the college's and the media's interests.
If you are contacted directly by a reporter, please let the Office of Institutional Advancement know. If the journalist is seeking your perspective as an expert in a particular field, feel free to comment to the extent to which you are comfortable. If, however, the reporter is seeking information on any other aspect of Lone Star College-North Harris, it is important to call C.C. Sutphen in the Office of Institutional Advancement before granting the interview. In just a few minutes, we can help you maximize the opportunity by focusing on key messages, verifying information and helping avoid the chance that information you provide might somehow be misconstrued.
Responses to media inquiries need to be addressed immediately. Reporters' deadlines are usually very tight.
We certainly want to share the exciting things going on at Lone Star College-North Harris while at the same time keeping clear and consistent messaging.
If you’d like to create a press release or if you have any questions, please contact
C.C. Sutphen, ext. 5425 or visit the Office of Institutional Advancement in LB -111.