An Interview with PW and Law School Alum Simon Zagata
June 14, 2019
Having just graduated from William and Mary Law School in Virginia, PW alumnus Simon Zagata has returned to his home state of Michigan to accept a position as a law…
PW Alum Amy Ashley: The Queen of 180s
June 4, 2019
For the average person, change is difficult. For Amy Ashley, ’14 Professional Writing (PW) alumnae and Starcom Media Supervisor, making a 180-degree change is simply a breath of fresh air.…
PW Alum Cailin Ashbaugh’s Journey to Sarabande Books
June 4, 2019
PW alum Cailin Ashbaugh graduated from Michigan State in May of 2016 with degrees in Professional Writing and English. Two years later she found herself working as a development coordinator…
Emily Wilson: Senior Marketing Manager at Northstar Recycling
May 20, 2019
Degree/Year: Professional Writing with a Digital/Technical focus, 2014Company: Northstar Recycling Company, Inc.Position: Senior Marketing ManagerCity/State: East Longmeadow, Massachusetts + remote in Lansing, Michigan Northstar is a fifth-generation recycling company that focuses on helping manufacturing…
Kayla Putz: Marketing Communications Assistant for Visit Detroit
May 20, 2019
Degree/Year: Professional Writing, 2015Employer name: Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Detroit)Position/Title: Marketing Communications AssistantCity/State: Detroit, Michigan Every day is different in the world of travel and tourism communications, which makes my role…
Kat Palczewski: Client Solutions Manager for Facebook
May 20, 2019
Location: Menlo Park, Calif.Position, Organization: Client Solutions Manager, FacebookMajor, Graduation: Professional Writing, 2013 Current Role/Responsibilities: I support Facebook's mission to make the world more open and connected by partnering with brands on their Facebook…
Maude Campbell: Copy Editor for Popular Mechanics
May 20, 2019
Degree/Year: Professional Writing, 2014Company: Popular Mechanics Position: Copy EditorCity/State: New York, New York Make the most of every opportunity and don’t be afraid to take chances.MAUDE CAMPBELL I utilize InCopy and InDesign to work on…
Josh Anderson: Assistant Language Teacher in Japan
May 20, 2019
Degree/Year: Professional Writing, 2016Employer name: JET ProgramPosition/Title: Assistant Language TeacherCity/State: Kumamoto, Japan I work as an English teacher in four elementary schools and one junior high school in rural Japan. Besides planning and teaching…
Anna Stevenson: Professional Writing Alumna Follows Passion as Romance Novelist
May 20, 2019
Professional Writing alumna Anna Stevenson has combined her professional skills with her unique passions in order to successfully carve out a distinctive career for herself. Anna Stevenson After graduating from…
Doctoral Grads Honored by Leading Journal for Outstanding Work
June 6, 2018
Two recent doctoral graduates from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures were recognized for their outstanding work by Kairos, a leading peer-reviewed journal of rhetoric, technology, and pedagogy. Phil Bratta and…