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THE MILL AGENCY
True to Stevenson ’ s collaborative approach to learning , The Mill Agency is a unique , student-driven environment where School of Design majors interact and work on communication and design solutions to meet clients ’ needs in an agency-like setting .
Students use design thinking and creative strategies to execute professional solutions through research , discussion , iterative making , and formal presentations — all for real-world clientele in the Baltimore area . From writing press releases and contacting media to curating social media posts , shooting video , and designing brands and collateral , the Mill goes beyond classroom walls as Stevenson ’ s full-service , studentrun communication agency .
Dr . Leeanne M . Bell McManus , professor of communication , says the course operates like an internship . “ It ’ s a good class for students to take because it allows them to get that experience that some of them might be lacking . They realize how to manage their time — there ’ s a lot of work that needs to get done .”
Past clients have included : Baltimore Greenway Trails Network , BricknFire Pizza , the Eastern Communication Association , the Jewish Museum of Maryland , Stitching Maryland Together , and the University of Maryland St . Joseph ’ s Medical Center .
The Mill offers a unique experience that incorporates professional work from a classroom setting . Essentially , it ’ s an internship that prepares you for work in the real world . Not to mention , the variety of disciplines represented in the class that allow you to cultivate skills for a variety of fields .
— Ryan Patrick , Business Communication ' 22 stevenson . edu / admissions | 16