“I’m truly honored to teach at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment and I look forward to equipping students with the tools they will need to break barriers in their own lives and careers,” 9th Wonder said.
advertising and marketing with a versatile array of subjects, including “How to Be a Good Troublemaker” and “Nothing is an Accident.” Students learn to discern the difference between creative impact and traditional creative work, while drawing knowledge from some of today’s most unconventional creative practitioners.
“The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment is providing unique insight, knowledge and experiences for students, giving them unprecedented educational entrée into the world of entertainment and sports,” added Long Island University President Dr. Kimberly Cline. One of Roc Nation’s most high-profile artists, Megan Thee Stallion, shared her passion for education by giving back. Fresh off her three Grammy Awards in 2021—she provided a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to a Roc Nation student. Megan is also participating in LIU’s "Industry Expert Speaker Series," where she will speak directly to students about her personal industry expertise. "Getting an education is incredibly important to me," Megan said. "I still have academic goals that I want to achieve, so if I can use my resources to open doors and create opportunities for at least one student, then it's a victory. It's important that we encourage our students to pursue their passions and put them in positions to become the next game changer in whichever fields they choose."
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“How culture gets made is mostly a mystery,” said Michael Hagos, Creative Director at Wieden+Kennedy. “We want to show more people how to get in the room, how to claim a seat at the table, and how to channel their unique voice and creativity to solve business problems.”
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Wieden+Kennedy is best known for creating Nike’s “Just Do It” campaign, but the agency has also collaborated with several of the world’s pre-eminent brands, including Anheuser-Busch InBev, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Ford, KFC, KraftHeinz, McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble and Samsung. These dynamic partnerships create an electric atmosphere where students of the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment engage with the most influential minds in the industry.
In addition to juggling her responsibilities as one of the world's pre-eminent musicians, Megan is graduating in December with a degree in health care administration and plans to use her degree to open and manage assisted living facilities in her hometown of Houston, Texas. The Roc Nation School is partnering with global, award-winning advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy on new Creative Promotion in Media courses. The courses help students understand the impact and cultural relevance of a creative career in
The faculty at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment breaks down the barriers of entry into the creative industry and brings in unique perspectives from all corners of the world.
Learn more at: liu.edu/rocnation 1. Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist, Megan Thee Stallion. 2. Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment students enjoying the welcome event at LIU Brooklyn in September.
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