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Find the latest news and announcements on Herff Jones, a Varsity achievement brand.

 

June 16, 2025

Herff Jones and Indy Economic Development Announce Significant New Investment in Local Economy

Project Demonstrates Company’s Commitment to City of Indianapolis with 40 New JobsINDIANAPOLIS — Herff Jones, the nation’s leading provider of handcrafted graduation and educational products and services, in partnership with Indy Economic Development, today announced a significant new project in its hometown, reinforcing its 105-year legacy with a forecasted $8 …

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June 16, 2025

Herff Jones Strengthens Commitment to Illinois with Expanded Operations in Arcola Facility

Company’s Champaign Plant Will Cease Operations in Conjunction with Expansion in Neighboring CityINDIANAPOLIS — Herff Jones, a leader in graduation and achievement products, today announced plans to expand its operations in Arcola as part of a broader effort to streamline and modernize its manufacturing footprint. This consolidation will include the …

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September 26, 2024

Kendra Scott and Herff Jones Unveil Exclusive Collection of Class Jewelry

Herff Jones and Kendra Scott team up to debut exclusive Collection with customizable, fashion-forward styles.INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 26, 2024) – Kendra Scott and Herff Jones are thrilled to announce a unique partnership to launch a stunning commemorative jewelry collection for high school and college students. This collaboration blends the timeless elegance …

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August 1, 2023

Herff Jones Secures MIT’s Time-Honored Grad Rat Ring Business

Leading regalia supplier expands MIT partnership as the exclusive ring supplier and manufacturer for the 2024 academic yearBOSTON (Aug. 1, 2023) – Herff Jones, the achievement division of Varsity Brands and a leading provider of graduation and educational products and services, recently secured its contract with one of the Massachusetts …

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July 13, 2023

Herff Jones Exceeds Graduation Delivery Expectations for Spring 2023

Leading regalia supplier accomplishes on-time delivery rate of 99.8% and helps fulfill 15 competitor accounts INDIANAPOLIS (June 20, 2023) – Herff Jones, the achievement division of Varsity Brands and a leading provider of graduation and educational products and services, successfully closed out the spring 2023 commencement season with a 99.8% …

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June 29, 2023

Florida High School Athletic Association Selects Herff Jones as Official Championship Ring Provider

Herff Jones provides state of the art championship rings to celebrate Florida student athletes. INDIANAPOLIS (June 29, 2023) – Herff Jones, the achievement division of Varsity Brands and a leading provider of graduation products and championship rings, today announced that it will be the official championship ring provider for the …

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April 21, 2022

HERFF JONES PLANTS ONE MILLION TREES THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH TREES FOR THE FUTURE

For every diploma frame sold, one tree is planted in impoverished areas by Trees for the Future. INDIANAPOLIS (April 21, 2022) – Herff Jones, the achievement division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services, celebrates a milestone of one million trees planted through its partnership with …

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January 20, 2022

HERFF JONES, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY EXTEND PARTNERSHIP

Three-year deal names Herff Jones official provider of graduation regalia for the prestigious university.INDIANAPOLIS (January 20, 2022) – Herff Jones, an achievement division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services, has extended their partnership with Florida International University (FIU) in a three-year deal.The all-product agreement …

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March 22, 2021

Herff Jones Hires Ken Moore as Chief Technology Officer

Seasoned Executive to Ignite IT Transformation and Reinvention Efforts Across All ChannelsINDIANAPOLIS, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Herff Jones, the achievement division of Varsity Brands and the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services, today announced yet another investment in its digital, technology-enabled future with the appointment of Ken Moore as Chief Technology …

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August 26, 2020

Spotlight: New Herff Jones jewelry launch ‘most meaningful’ of Product Manager Jolee Huber’s career

Since Spring 2019, Herff Jones Jewelry Product Manager Jolee Huber has spent her working days researching and developing a new line of class jewelry for high school students.Now, those new products — including a new product category for the 100-year-old company — are about to drop. And Huber is ecstatic for …

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