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Nyerere Billups '99 is an inspirational leader who has experience working in many different roles in the pharmaceutical industry. Billups is also on the Board of Trustees at Knox College, and continues to support and foster growth in our community. He shared advice and insights that you are not going to want to miss out on.  

Is this episode we met with Myra Kaufman, the Assistant Director of the Graduate Intern Programs at University of Illinois Springfield, as well as Corey McKnight and Reese Reed, two Knox Alums who are currently apart of the intern program. We talked all about what the Graduate Intern Program entails, and who would benefit. Be sure to tune in!!

We met with Colin Loftus, the Associate Manager of Enrollment Administration and Student Recruitment at the College for Social Innovation, to talk   about how participating in off-campus study at the College for Social Innovation could help you. Colin talked about who should apply, what makes it such a unique opportunity, and how to apply. 

Todd Heidt, the director of the Eleanor Stellyes Center for Global Studies at Knox, talked about how to take advantage of off campus study opportunities. 

Dr. Lee ‘13 received their PhD in Life Sciences in 2020 and now works as a professor at Carroll University. They shared amazing advice relating to graduate school and how to achieve success. Don't miss out on this amazing episode!

Listen to the owner and founder of Cornucopia, a natural market and deli in Galesburg, talk about how she started her business and advice she has for others who have a dream to do the same.

Listen to Carly Kirven '11 talk about her exciting career path and how she discovered her passion. Carly offers helpful insights regarding career changes and about how to take advantage of the opportunities offered at Knox.

Joel Willison ‘19  has been up to some great things since graduating from Knox. Joel majored in theater while at Knox, and he shared with us some of the highs and lows he has faced in this career path. He also talked about the theater company he started - you won't want to miss hearing about this!

Laura Bush, the Associate Director of TRIO at Knox, talked with us about her education journey, how she ended up at Knox, and the importance of self care. She offers great advice for how to find your passions and how to combine your interests with your career.

Justin Simpkins, Misa Grenier, and Jane Strode Miller met with us to discuss their new company, Haevn, which is launching at Knox. They talked about the mission of their company, why they started it, and what they hope to achieve. Listen to see how you can get involved.