Hamline University’s  Studies in and Across Cultures: Introduction to Black Studies  course helps students understand the historical and present-day implications of racial injustice. Students critically examine the intersections of history, culture, and power structures, using their insights to address contemporary issues in partnership with Breakthrough Minneapolis, a nonprofit committed to advancing equity in education and The Red Door Clinic. The course also aims to strengthen students' collaboration, diversity, and problem-solving skills while developing strategies for social change.

In the Marketing Data Insights Experience, students from Hamline University's Marketing Data Analysis course are equipped with practical skills in data analysis and storytelling. They are adept at working with real-world datasets to clean, analyze, and extract actionable insights using Excel. This experience allows learners to apply their classroom knowledge to industry-relevant projects, enhancing their capabilities in marketing, business, and analytics. By engaging with industry professionals, students gain valuable feedback and guidance, fostering a collaborative environment that bridges academic learning with practical application.

Partner with Health Equity students from Hamline University's Public Health Sciences Program. In the "Topics in Health Equity" course, students explore real-world issues, such as health disparities, systemic barriers, and community needs, while building practical skills to create meaningful change. These students can contribute to your organization's work by researching, assessing community strengths and challenges, and developing actionable strategies to advance health equity. Students can also provide and communicate community health needs assessments, health equity frameworks, and cultural competence. As an employer, you’ll guide these future public health professionals, sharing your expertise while benefiting from their fresh perspectives and ideas. Together, you can work on impactful projects addressing real challenges, supporting communities, and promoting healthier, more equitable outcomes.

Students in this course will work on building strategic digital communication and professional writing skills. Students will research and learn from multimedia marketing campaigns, the art and business of advertising, social media marketing, platform/product launches, and press release material.

During this experience, learners will apply their skills in visual and cultural rhetorics, science communication, and health education to design infographics, videos, and patient care pamphlets that raise awareness about antibiotic resistance, risk factors, and antibiotic-use preventive measures and risk factors for drug-resistant Gonorrhea infections. Students will gain hands-on experience designing educational materials that merge science, design, and cultural insights to effectively communicate complex health topics on antibiotic resistance and sexually transmitted infections.

This grant-writing experience helps students build practical skills like writing letters of intent, creating timelines with budgets, and designing clear assessment models. By researching funding opportunities and crafting persuasive proposals that meet funders’ needs, they can help organizations secure funding for important projects. Students also learn how to align proposals with application guidelines and clearly communicate project goals and needs.

Hamline University invites you to collaborate with students in our interdisciplinary Global Health II course. This course covers global health equity and the dynamics of healthcare systems, the flow of health resources, and strategies to address global disparities. This speaking-intensive course prepares learners to engage in global health equity discussions and apply practical knowledge to real-world challenges.

At Hamline University, students in the Introduction to Business Analytics course are developing practical data analysis and storytelling skills to prepare for careers in data science and business intelligence. Learners work with real-world datasets to clean, analyze, and derive actionable insights using Excel. Employers participating in this experience will engage directly with students, offering guidance, sharing project-specific resources, and providing feedback. Active collaboration is key, including regular check-ins, supporting student inquiries, attending final presentations, and delivering constructive evaluations—all facilitated through the Riipen platform.

Hamline University’s Program Evaluation course prepares upper-level students to design, conduct, and assess public health and social change program evaluations. Learners in this course bring foundational knowledge of evaluation principles, quantitative and qualitative data methods, and stakeholder engagement strategies, aiming to deepen their skills in applied program evaluation. Through this experience, students will develop abilities in designing, planning and evaluating health interventions and providing actionable recommendations to enhance program effectiveness and social impact. By applying these skills, learners can contribute to projects that require a structured evaluation approach, offering insights into program efficacy and areas for improvement. This experience bridges classroom knowledge with practical application, preparing learners for roles in public health practice, social services, and research. Employers participating in this experience should be prepared to support students through regular communication, provide relevant program information, attend a virtual final presentation, and offer constructive feedback on the students’ work through the Riipen platform.

Higher education has failed to keep pace with market forces and job-placement demands. This skills gap has widened due to the rapid advancement of technology and the increasing use of artificial intelligence. Now, more than ever, academic institutions must create course pipelines that support and advance the real-world work of community and industry partners. Hamline University's Work-Integrated Learning Project aims to bridge this skills gap by connecting community and industry partners to student learning. The aim is to help learners develop practical skills in areas such as data analysis, research methodologies, and ethical decision-making while enhancing their problem-solving capabilities. In turn, the output of community and industry partners will be enhanced through skills-based learning grounded in research, analysis, and critical reflection. “We are responsible for preparing our students for the opportunities that await and those they must create themselves.” F. Garvin Davenport Dean, College of Liberal Arts Hamline University Request to match now for an upcoming experience in Spring 2025! Note that not all projects will be matched immediately. If you need a project on a quicker timeline, please  book some time  to speak with our team to find another suitable experience.

Hamline University’s Topics in Professional Writing and Rhetoric: Writing for Social Change course offers employers an innovative opportunity to collaborate with advanced undergraduate students dedicated to social change writing and advocacy. These interdisciplinary learners are skilled in critical media studies, professional writing, creative writing, and design justice work. They seek to apply their knowledge to real-world projects that challenge disempowering narratives and promote social change. The students are divided into Design Justice Teams charged with applying design justice principles to examine a design problem, ideate a solution, and develop prototypes with a historically sensitive ear to the ground. Ultimately, the course introduces students to an integrative framework for designing and implementing a historically sensitive, creative, human-centered, and mission-driven design solution ( social media campaigns, digital tools, or policy brief).