Communication Specialist

Meet Yanu Choi, a senior majoring in Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign and currently working as a Communications Intern for the Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition (NTFC) through the ATLAS Internship Program. In this role, he designs brochures, manages the NTFC Instagram account,...

Ashley Xiao is currently a sophomore majoring in History with a Business minor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. As a Digital Communication Specialist for the Department of English, Ashley combines creativity, storytelling, and strategic communication to highlight student voices and...

Clarissa Segura is a senior majoring in Communication at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. As the President of Amnesty International at UIUC, Clarissa is passionate about advocacy for social justice issues. She uses communication and leadership skills that she has gained in her three...

Grace Yoo is a sophomore majoring in English who joined the ATLAS Internship Program after learning about it through department emails and newsletters. She wanted to gain hands-on experience in technical writing, which led her to take on the role of Communications Specialist intern for the Non-...

Colleen Dupuis is a senior majoring in English and French. She joined the ATLAS Internship Program to gain real-world job experience on campus, finding it a great fit for her professional goals. As the Communications Lead Intern for the University Bursar Student Money Management Center,...

Jack Deng is a senior majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He joined the ATLAS Internship Program because he wants to gain some internship experience before graduation. He heard about the ATLAS internship program from his academic advisor. Jack worked as a Communication Specialist for...

Yixu Zheng is a junior majoring in Mathematics and Statistics who joined the ATLAS Internship Program upon recommendation from his math professor. Eager to bridge the gap between academic problem-solving and real-world industry experience, Yixu saw the internship as a pivotal step toward applying...

Kate Heidelberger is a senior majoring in Sociology and Global Studies. She discovered the ATLAS Internship Program through departmental emails and newsletters and was drawn to its emphasis on learning and exploration. Through her two semesters as an intern, she has had the opportunity to delve...

Ashley Kim is a junior majoring in BMUS Open Studies with minors in Legal Studies and Anthropology. She joined the ATLAS Internship Program after browsing the website for campus-wide opportunities. She saw it as a stepping stone to explore different internships and develop new skills. As a...

Nicolas Bless is a senior Communication major and a returning ATLAS Internship Program intern. Nic initially decided to join the program to gain valuable real-world working experience and get a better idea of the kind of work he'd like to do in the future. He decided to continue in the ATLAS...