Graduate Fellowship Recipient, 2026
Haben is a first-generation college graduate and the first person in her family to attend a top university. She will celebrate another first this fall when she becomes a member of the University’s inaugural Masters in Sports Marketing cohort. She is excited to return to Northwestern at a particularly transformative moment for the University and its athletics programs. At the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, Haben studied journalism and international studies while completing a Certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications. During her undergraduate years, she focused on leadership, storytelling, and community engagement. Her long-term goal is to build a career in sports marketing and media where she can help shape how stories about athletes, particularly women and underrepresented communities, are told and amplified. As one of Haben’s recommenders describes her: “Haben’s professional expertise…demonstrates her readiness for graduate study. She has contributed to SLAM Media (digital agency), Bknown Agency, and Conagra Brands. Across each role she brought creativity, adaptability, and a strong send of responsibility.
From the June 8, 2026 news release by Michele Bresler, Public Relations Chair The Alumnae of Northwestern University