"I decided to talk to some people in admissions about the logistics of attending, including financial aid, career placement and tried to wrap my mind around making the decision to go to Specs. In the midst of these conversations, before I knew it, I was enrolled and attending!"
Austin got his first big break after graduation when he received a call from MTV to work on a new TV show in the Detroit area. "I plan on using the money I make in the industry to start producing my own films and videos, enter those into film festivals and have them screened at galleries or whatever may come of them. Living the dream, and pushing the dream further still."  Now Austin holds regular jobs as a Lead Assistant Camera for major TV Network shows in New York and is on the brink of becoming a camera operator.   read more...

"Specs Howard prepared me for the real world in every way," Leo Brown, Digital Media professional, video/image production company. 
"What drew me to this profession was the opportunity to express my creativity and to help others express theirs. You can't do that in a lot of jobs. The idea of always experiencing something new is really exciting." As a Specs DMA student, and a budding freelance professional, Brown was happy to "get right in and start learning right away. What separates Specs Howard from other schools is the hands on experience - you learn theory and apply your knowledge instantly."
"The DMA program and education was priceless... the connection I made with the instructors, and the stories they shared, enhanced my confidence and let me know that taking risks was ok."

"I always had a love for movies and the way they could bring out certain emotions with images and music. I knew I wanted to do something like that but I had no clue where to start." 
Andy Miller shoots and edits film for advertising agency Team Detroit, in addition to making short feature films and documentaries. What he loves most about his career is "the freedom to create. The ability to tell a story anyway I want." 
At Specs Howard, Andy says he began to "flourish" when he took basic editing. "When we hit those edit machines I took off. It opened a door I didn't know existed. It was very exciting." And now that he's in the business, he often works with fellow Specs alums: "Specs grads are all over the place. I can always spot a Specs grad on a set because they are the ones asking questions, getting their hands dirty helping out with things that aren't even their responsibility. I love having those people around."

“Specs is more than a school with educators: Its your cheerleaders, support staff, your mentors, friends ..."
Jennifer Freel came to Specs Howard after three years in college: "The spark ignited. I finally felt like I was on a path of my own choosing, something I loved, and something that I really had a passion for. The thought of being able to work around music and technology every day made me giddy.”
Since graduating from Specs, Jennifer has worked on-air and in marketing/promotions at radio stations in Ann Arbor and Detroit, including WIQB, WJR and WDVD. After moving to Los Angeles, she headed up college radio promotions for indie record label Beyond and worked as a production coordinator for the Disney Music Group (DMG). She's currently a Senior Manager at Universal Music Group - the world’s biggest music company. “If not for my education at Specs Howard I wouldn't be where I am today.”

Specs Grad Jay Hudson or "Jay Hud" rocks the airwaves at 89X (88.7 FM) every weeknight from 7-11 PM. 

Named “Detroit’s Best Radio DJ” in Real Detroit Weekly three years in a row, Jay also hosts the weekly “Homeboy Show” on Sundays at 10 PM. What many listeners don't know is that Jay also spends his afternoons building the station’s playlist. As the 89X  Music Director, he explores new music, checks out new artists, stays on top of trends, meets with record reps and spends time deciphering audience research.