Welcome to External Programs, Internships & Career Services
External Programs, Internships, & Career Services (EPICS) provides personalized guidance, comprehensive resources, and opportunities for School of Communication graduate and undergraduate students to explore their career interests and develop meaningful connections with alumni and industry professionals as they prepare for life beyond Northwestern.
How do we do this?
- We demystify industries and career paths
- We foster an environment that promotes serious play, resiliency, and confidence
- We program events and create content that foster a collaborative environment for students to explore potential lifelong interests ranging from creative fields to health professions
Upcoming Events
- Apr092025
Beyond Resilience: Using Film as a Catalyst for Change in The Stuttering & Disability Communities
7:00 PM
700 University Place, Evanston, IL 60208This intermediate course will explore the lived experience of stuttering and disability, and the
impact of community. It will highlight how film is used to tell stories, address challenges, and
drive change. Participants will see film clips, join a panel discussion, and engage in small,
facilitated discussion groups - Apr232025
The Knowles Prize Celebration
4:00 PM
70 Arts Circle, Evanston, IL 60208Please join the Knowles Hearing Center in honoring renowned soprano Renée Fleming.
Fleming will speak about the relationship between music and the mind, followed by a conversation with E. Patrick Johnson, dean of the School of Communication, and Jonathan Bailey Holland, dean of the Bienen School of Music.
The Hugh Knowles Prize for Distinguished Achievement is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to promoting and advancing hearing health.
This event is free but requires registration as seating is limited.
Handshake
EPICS is integrated with Handshake, Northwestern’s central career services hub. Through this platform, students can access job and internship opportunities, schedule career appointments with EPICS staff, and stay updated on career events and workshops—all to support your career planning and job search.