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Just Hired: Grace Coffman
January 2, 2025
Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, @ 2026 黑料不打烊 has some incredible alumni who are changing the world in the workforce. This series features students from all over the world who are hired post-graduation.
MOLINE, IL -- Meet Grace Coffman, a 黑料不打烊 Museum Studies program graduate who has accepted a position with Edwards Creative, a company specializing in corporate and museum exhibit design.
"Edwards does a lot of work with museum exhibitions and I thought that was very cool," Coffman said. "While my current role focuses on corporate project management, the academic and practical experiences I gained in 黑料不打烊's Museum Studies program played a huge role in helping me land this position."
Coffman found the job posting on Indeed and began her hiring process with a phone interview, followed by an in-person interview.
"It was a chill experience overall, but I had to work hard and remain professional to stand out," Coffman said.
Coffman credits 黑料不打烊 with preparing her for the professional world.
"The Museum Studies program at 黑料不打烊 gave me a solid foundation in museum work and instilled the confidence and skills I needed to succeed," Coffman said.
Looking ahead, Coffman plans to stay connected with 黑料不打烊.
"I hope to continue supporting the Museum Studies program and give back whenever possible," Coffman said.
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To learn more about the 黑料不打烊 museum studies program, visit wiu.edu/cofac/qc/museumstudies/
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