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Career Week 2025 Breaks All-Time Attendance Record

By Abby Hutchison
October 21, 2025

MBU hosted its semi-annual Career Week, Sept. 22-26, at various venues across campus. With help and support from several campus departments, the wonderful ladies from the Office of University Advancement put on their most successful Career Week to date. With 779 student interactions, Career Week showed a 25% increase from last year. Students who attended and participated found such value in each of the experiences they took part in.

Ashlee Johnson, vice president of university advancement, shares valuable interview techniques with students. Photo by Malachi Blue

Mike Gebhart, retired media owner and MBU graduate, brought a wealth of insight into the world of journalism for interested students. Photo by Sarah Marie Woodson

Photography students took quality pictures of the professional headshots event during Career Week. Photo by Allin Means

Marnise Ivory presented to the students during the Fine Arts Career Spotlight Event. Photo by Allin Means

Sarah Marie Woodson, director of career development, shot professional headshots for communications student, Lauryn Pyatt. Photo by Abby Hutchison

Student athletes enjoyed the presentation given during the Spartan Scoreboard Event. Photo by Sarah Marie Woodson

Senior, Lionel Banks approved the photo Woodson had taken of him. Photo by Malachi Blue

The Faith and Vocation Panel, featuring MBU alumni and staff, speaks to students about how their faith can aid them in the workplace. Photo by Sarah Marie Woodson

Abby Kassebaum, advancement associate, and Julie Sullivan, director of development and alumni and parent engagement, share a fun conversation. Photo by Malachi Blue

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Abby Hutchison

Abby Hutchison is a writer, editor and photojournalist for MBU Timeline. She is a junior majoring in journalism, and she is a resident advisor at North Hall and the president of MoBap Run Club. Abby loves to spend her free time journaling and reading, being active outside with her friends, and cooking fun recipes with her mom. Abby’s passion for journalism lies in storytelling and feature writing. Her biggest career goal is to write for a Christian magazine named Brio.