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Read more about the article The Intersection of Tech and the Humanities: XA Student Uses Skills to Encourage Diversity in Elementary Schools
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The Intersection of Tech and the Humanities: XA Student Uses Skills to Encourage Diversity in Elementary Schools

June 14, 2019

Experience Architecture (XA) student Brock Delebreau hopes to use his design and writing skills to foster inclusivity, collaboration, and empathy in elementary school classrooms and beyond. Brock, a native of…

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Read more about the article An Interview with PW and Law School Alum Simon Zagata
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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…

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Read more about the article PW Alum Amy Ashley: The Queen of 180s
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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.…

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Read more about the article PW Alum Cailin Ashbaugh’s Journey to Sarabande Books
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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…

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Read more about the article Emily Wilson: Senior Marketing Manager at Northstar Recycling
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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…

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Read more about the article Kayla Putz: Marketing Communications Assistant for Visit Detroit
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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…

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Read more about the article Kat Palczewski: Client Solutions Manager for Facebook
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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…

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Read more about the article Maude Campbell: Copy Editor for Popular Mechanics
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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…

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Read more about the article Josh Anderson: Assistant Language Teacher in Japan
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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…

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Read more about the article Anna Stevenson: Professional Writing Alumna Follows Passion as Romance Novelist
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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…

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