College of Education and Human Development

New Graduate Lyn Midcap Lands Job With Washington Redskins

Here’s a look at one of the Patriots receiving an undergraduate degree on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at George Mason University's Winter Graduation.

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Lyn Midcap always wanted a career in sports. A bachelor’s degree in Sport Management helped her achieve that goal: She has been hired as a partnership marketing manager with the NFL’s Washington Redskins. 

Midcap works to fulfill contracts with the team’s corporate partners, develops social media campaigns and plans partner events at FedEx Field.

“A job in the National Football League takes a great attention to detail and a lot of persistence and determination. But the feeling of accomplishment when I see my work on the field and in the stadium is truly amazing,” she said. “I absolutely love what I am doing.”

She advises incoming students to jump on opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

“You will meet more people and gain more skills that will make you that much more desirable to employers and important future contacts.”

She also urges students to cultivate and maintain contact with faculty in their interest areas. “I truly do not know where I would be in my career without the help of my sport management professors,” she said.

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Many congratulations to Lyn and all the other undergraduates walking across the stage at EagleBank Arena on Saturday to receive their diplomas at Mason's Winter Graduation!

This article was written by Damian Cristodero, and originally appeared on Mason News.

 

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George Mason University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) includes two schools: the Graduate School of Education, one of the most comprehensive education schools in Virginia, and the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism. CEHD offers a full range of courses, certificates, and degree programs on campus, online, and on site to more than 4,000 students each year. CEHD is fully accredited by NCATE, and all licensure programs are approved by the Virginia Department of Education. George Mason University, located just outside of Washington, DC, is Virginia's largest public research university.

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