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Ad Mgmt Student Embraces International Internship in Singapore

Multilingual senior, Lauren Burns, works summer advertising internship for McCann World Group in Singapore By: Maisie Dufour Lauren Burns began learning Chinese in kindergarten through a Chinese immersion program. As a result,…

Speed of the Game: Casey Hurbis’ Journey from MSU to BetMGM

From his days at MSU to leading marketing at one of the biggest names in sports betting, Hurbis’ story is one of evolution, resilience and the ability to thrive in a changing…

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From Graphic Design to Fundraising: a PR Student’s Impact on Tower Guard

Kayla Riley is putting her PR knowledge to work helping MSU’s Tower Guard promote accessibility and inclusion on campus By: Ragan Spielmaker Although Kayla Riley is only a junior, she is off…

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A Spartan’s Signature Scent

How MSU AD+PR alumni, Christa Akkary Carey, landed her full-time role for Parfums Christian Dior By: Alaina Nofar Christa Akkary Carey’s professional journey exemplifies how persistence, passion and strategic networking can shape…

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AD+PR Student Uses Creativity to Promote MSU Dining Experience

Maria Murphy, marketing assistant with MSU Culinary Services, applies coursework to campus internship By: Cara Pellegrino Piece of cake! Maria Murphy, a creative advertising junior found her dream internship through MSU’s career…

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MSU AD+PR Professor, Dr. John Besley, Applies Knowledge of Science Communication to Student Networking

By: Nikki Siciliano Scientific research can take many forms, but there is one aspect that every scientist will use: communication. Scientists are assumed to already be expert communicators, but this is not…

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From Classroom to Community: Aubrey Marquette’s PR Triumph at Detroit Public Radio

By: Gage Tereau Aubrey Marquette, a public relations student at Michigan State University, transformed her summer 2024 internship at Detroit Public Radio (WDET) into a masterclass in leadership, audience engagement and innovative…

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Michigan State University Ad Creative Student Talks AI in Advertising

By: Jenna Kuzmicz The growing presence of AI’s role in advertising is a prominent topic in media today. There are many different opinions surrounding creativity, ethics and consumer transparency involved in the…

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Tech, Design and Marketing: Lessons from a MSU Ad Alumnus and Meta Design Visionary

Aleksey Leybin’s journey through the job market via connections and strategic career moves By: Grace Riddering Aleksey Leybin, an advertising alumnus specializing in studio art, graduated in 2005 and knows firsthand how…

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Ad Management Student Takes on Washington D.C. for the Summer

How Sloane Kann turned her lifelong passion for Cystic Fibrosis advocacy into an internship By: Riley Yearwood Since the age of 14, Sloane Kann has attended the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s annual Teen…

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From Student to Social Media Manager: Haley Sutliff’s Journey into Freelancing

Ad management and PR alumna builds a thriving social media business By: Ellison Cook Haley Sutliff graduated Michigan State University in 2021 with a degree in advertising management and a minor in…

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Creative Persistence: An Inside Look at a PR Student’s Internship Hunt

MSU senior, Olivia Langley, combines grit, strategy and creativity to navigate the competitive world of internship hunting By: Lydia Capaldi For Olivia Langley, a senior majoring in public relations at Michigan State…