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Just Hired: Grace Coffman

January 2, 2025


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Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, 91´«Ã½ has some incredible alumni who are changing the world in the workforce. This series features students from all over the world who are hired post-graduation.

MOLINE, IL -- Meet Grace Coffman, a 91´«Ã½ Museum Studies program graduate who has accepted a position with Edwards Creative, a company specializing in corporate and museum exhibit design.

"Edwards does a lot of work with museum exhibitions and I thought that was very cool," Coffman said. "While my current role focuses on corporate project management, the academic and practical experiences I gained in 91´«Ã½'s Museum Studies program played a huge role in helping me land this position."

Coffman found the job posting on Indeed and began her hiring process with a phone interview, followed by an in-person interview.

"It was a chill experience overall, but I had to work hard and remain professional to stand out," Coffman said.

Coffman credits 91´«Ã½ with preparing her for the professional world.

"The Museum Studies program at 91´«Ã½ gave me a solid foundation in museum work and instilled the confidence and skills I needed to succeed," Coffman said.
Looking ahead, Coffman plans to stay connected with 91´«Ã½.

"I hope to continue supporting the Museum Studies program and give back whenever possible," Coffman said.
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To learn more about the 91´«Ã½ museum studies program, visit wiu.edu/cofac/qc/museumstudies/

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