May 28, 2025— Our Communications and Marketing student team brings Marist’s story to life with creativity, insight, and authenticity. Each semester, nearly a dozen talented students energize our office with bold ideas and original content that reflect the true student experience.

Whether writing for Inside Marist, curating social media, or updating the website, their passion drives everything they do. We’re deeply grateful — thank you to our incredible student team!

Hear from the MARCOM Student Workers

(From left to right) Cira Shaw '26, Lauretta Russell '26, and Lauren Lagasse '25. Photo by Michelle Eggink/Marist University.

“I love working with the Communications and Marketing department because it allows me to gain practical experience in professional writing and editing,” said Lauretta Russell '25, an English major with three minors in women’s gender and sexuality studies, global studies, and Psychology. “I can use my creativity to cultivate articles that showcase the diverse and exciting experiences that Marist students are having daily.”

(From left to right) Sierra Fisher '26, Gavin Gilooly '26, and Leizl Carlo '27 outside of Lowell Thomas. Photo by Alexis Maturo/Marist University.

“I enjoy working for the Office of Communications and Marketing because of the incredible opportunities I have been able to be involved in,” said Sierra Fisher ‘26 a business administration major with a concentration in marketing and a minor in sports communications. “I feel respected and not seen as just a student worker, but a valued member of the Marist marketing team.”

MARCOM photography student worker Karissa Lattin '25. Photo courtesy of Karissa Lattin/Marist University.

“Working for in the Communications and Marketing department for my last year here at Marist has been an incredible opportunity,” said Karissa Lattin '25 a fashion merchandising major with a product development concentration. “I learned so many valuable skills about photography, and I got to help showcase a variety of different events happening all around campus!”

Emma Kiesbye '26 outside Lowell Thomas. Photo by Cira Shaw '26/Marist University.

“I feel very fortunate to be working in the creative services field within the department,” said Emma Kiesbye '26 a digital media major with a concentration in animation. “I have grown a lot here by being able to harness and improve my graphic design and animation skills. It's a very supportive environment within the office and I'm happy to be a part of it!“

(From left to right) Claire Hewitt '27, Sydney Scheels '27, Cassie Williams '27, Tyler Allen '27. Photo by Megan Dwyer/Marist University.

“It's an incredible hands-on experience that has been very rewarding to say the least, I’ve been able to gain experience in social media marketing, and I learn so much with mentors who are extremely patient and flexible,” said Valincia Hill '26. “You get the opportunity to learn about the behind the scenes of Marist University, which makes you appreciate not only the institution but the people who keep the ball running.”

Interested in working for us? Email mediarelations@marist.edu.