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Empowering SoC students to unlock their potential in the communication and creative industries.

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?

  1. We demystify industries and career paths
  2. We foster an environment that promotes serious play, resiliency, and confidence 
  3. 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
  • Jun
    06
    2025

    On Collaboration: New Play Festival 2025 Panel

    3:30 PM

    1920 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

    Join us for a conversation with a panel of industry professionals about the importance of collaborating in uncertain times. Panel: Malkia Stampley (Artistic Producer, Goodman Theatre), Melissa James Gibson (Playwright, Screenwriter, Producer), and Ian Morgan (Assoc. Artistic Director of the New Group), moderated by: Zayd Dohrn (Program Director MFA in Writing for Screen + Stage) and Erin Courtney (Assoc. Chair RTVF)

    Moderated by Erin Courtney and Zayd Dohrn

  • Jun
    06
    2025

    2025 MFA COLLABORATIONS: A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS

    8:00 PM

    1949 Campus Drive; 10-30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

    Join us for the 2025 MFA Collaborations: A Festival of New Plays weekend of events. The festival is a collaboration between the MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage Program (RTVF), MFA in Directing Program (Theatre), MFA in Acting Program (Theatre), SAI (RTVF) and Undergraduate Theatre Department.

    Presenting new plays by our 2025 MFA Graduates:

    June 6th at 8:00 PM
    THE SWEETEST THING
    Written by: Tiana Williams
    Directed by: Christopher Michael Richardson

    June 7 at 11:00 AM
    THIS IS MY FIRST MARRIAGE
    Written by: Aisha Hamid
    Directed by: Claire Bauman

    June 7th at 1:30 PM
    AVA
    Written by: Elliot Schiff
    Directed by: Niní Bagundo

    June 7th at 4:30 PM
    SEATTLE
    Written by: Frank Garland
    Directed by: Mariana Parejo Molinares

    Reception to follow

  • Jun
    07
    2025

    2025 MFA COLLABORATIONS: A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS

    11:00 AM

    1949 Campus Drive; 10-30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 60208

    Join us for the 2025 MFA Collaborations: A Festival of New Plays weekend of events. The festival is a collaboration between the MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage Program (RTVF), MFA in Directing Program (Theatre), MFA in Acting Program (Theatre), SAI (RTVF) and Undergraduate Theatre Department.

    Presenting new plays by our 2025 MFA Graduates:

    June 6th at 8:00 PM
    THE SWEETEST THING
    Written by: Tiana Williams
    Directed by: Christopher Michael Richardson

    June 7 at 11:00 AM
    THIS IS MY FIRST MARRIAGE
    Written by: Aisha Hamid
    Directed by: Claire Bauman

    June 7th at 1:30 PM
    AVA
    Written by: Elliot Schiff
    Directed by: Niní Bagundo

    June 7th at 4:30 PM
    SEATTLE
    Written by: Frank Garland
    Directed by: Mariana Parejo Molinares

    Reception to follow

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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.

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