LinkedIn has changed a lot since 2021 when I first shared these tips. Back then, the focus was mostly on having a polished profile and connecting with alumni. Those things still matter, but now there are more ways than ever to make LinkedIn work for you. 1. Start with the basics, then level up 2. […]
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Exploring Biomedical Research at WMed
Supported by a CCPD summer internship stipend, Abigail Eilertson ’27 spent the summer in Dr. Adil Akkouch’s biomedical engineering lab at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Her work with nanoparticles offered firsthand experience in how research drives medical innovation and confirmed a growing passion for medicine and discovery. “This summer, […]
Meet Alumni. Build Connections. Join a Hornet Huddle.
What if you could grab coffee with someone who once stood exactly where you are but now works for the Detroit Lions, the U.S. Department of State, or Johnson & Johnson? KConnect Week (Dec. 2–6) is all about meaningful connections between students and alumni. One of the best ways to get involved is through Hornet […]
Find Your Fit with PathwayU
Ever wish you had a career compass? Something that could get to know you, help you know yourself, and point you toward paths where you’ll thrive? Well… Kalamazoo College is now offering PathwayU, a brand-new online career assessment that helps you discover your strengths, explore majors and careers that fit you best, and connect to […]
Students Lead Civic Government Panel on Careers in Public Service
Political Science DSA Hollis Masterson ’26 and student leader Libby McFarlen ’26 partnered with Dr. Justin Berry, the Center for Civic Engagement, KVotes and the CCPD to host a dynamic conversation on civic careers last Tuesday with three Kalamazoo city leaders who also have strong ties to the K community. The panel featured Vice Mayor […]
Fall Employer Connection Fair Broke Records
The fall Employer Connection Fair brought together 15 organizations and more than 90 students in Dewing Commons for an afternoon of conversation, exploration, and opportunity. From healthcare and finance to city planning and public service, employers shared insights into what they look for in interns and new hires. Most were currently hiring for summer interns, […]
Conservation, Culture, and Career Clarity in Yellowstone
What happens when you combine field research, Indigenous partnership, and a passion for protecting wildlife? This CCPD stipend-supported internship with the Buffalo Field Campaign shows how one student gained career-defining skills while working to safeguard Yellowstone’s wild bison and educate visitors on their importance. Here is the story in her own words: “For my summer […]
KConnect Week to Celebrate Connections with Hornet Huddles
This December, the Kalamazoo College community will come together for KConnect Week, a celebration of meaningful connections between students and alumni. One of the simplest ways to get involved is by hosting a Hornet Huddle. What is that? A short, one-on-one or small-group conversation with students who want to learn from your experience. No prep […]
Homecoming Connections by the Numbers
Homecoming 2025 brought the K community together in the best way possible (in our opinion, anyway). Across the Connection Reception and Alumni of Color Reception, more than 100 students, alumni, faculty, and staff filled Hicks Banquet Room to share stories, trade advice, and build new relationships. Special shout-out to the class of 1975, who had […]
Fan Engagement and Career Growth: A Summer with the USPBL
Through the CCPD Summer Internship Stipend program, students explore industries they love while gaining practical experience and professional mentors. Here’s how one student’s summer with the United Shore Professional Baseball League turned a love of sports into career insight. “This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern with the United Shore Professional Baseball League […]