When Emilie Hofele first started at the 1893 Brand Studio, she was sure she wanted to go into strategy. However, after exploring her options within the Brand Studio, Hofele found a new passion for her career: account management.

Alumni Spotlight: Maren Gowland by Laney Gragg As a Senior Account Executive at Ketchum, Maren Gowland helps craft impactful PR campaigns for household brands, including

Sarah, a 2020 alumna of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, isn’t just any Tar Heel—she’s a super proud one. Majoring in Photo and Video Journalism and minoring in Studio Art, Sarah found her way to 1893 Brand Studio her senior year, and it completely altered her career path.

Ashley Sipe graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2023 with a degree in Media and Journalism on the Advertising and Public Relations track with a double minor in History and Spanish.

Alumni Spotlight: Lacy McKee by Mallaury Pageau Lacy McKee, a UNC Class of 2024 graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in both Journalism/Media and Communications, embarked

Megan Royer, a 2018 UNC Hussman School of Media and Journalism alum, presently holds the position of Strategic Communications Advisor at FGS Global in Washington DC.

Gabby Torres, a UNC Hussman alum, currently serves as a project manager at Digitas Unlimited. She began her journey with Digitas as an intern during her college years, eventually leading to a full-time role as a project manager. In her day-to-day responsibilities, she adeptly manages timelines for client deliverables and production, oversees partnerships, engages in social media strategies and handles data and analytics. Her client portfolio spans both international and domestic realms, requiring meticulous management and strategic thinking.

After studying both Media and Journalism and English Literature at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Sophia Alem started a new adventure in New York City but left an impact on her family at the 1893 Brand Studio.

Alumni Spotlight: Jack O’Grady by Delaney Garver Meet Jack O’Grady – the 1893 Brand Studio Alumni whose initiative pioneered the Alumni Spotlight.    O’Grady’s journey

Alumni Spotlight: Tran Nguyen by P.J. Morales More than anything else, 1893 Brand Studio alum Tran Nguyen wants to make an impact on the world. 

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Campbell by Lacy McKee Sarah Campbell came into UNC-Chapel Hill as a biology major on the pre-med track. The track she’s on