Hello! I’m Hanan Denboba, a first-generation college student studying business administration with a concentration in marketing at Oglethorpe University. I’m a soon-to-be graduate (Dec. ‘24!) and an incoming Associate Product Marketing Manager (APMM) at Google. This summer, I completed the APMM internship on the Youtube Gaming team!

Each day was different during my internship, but some commonalities were coffee chats and professional development sessions/activities. This summer, I had the opportunity to do marketing research, strategy, and event marketing, so of course, I had some heads-down working time every day. APMM work also involves a lot of cross-functional work as well, so participating in meetings was also a big part of the job.

The best advice I can give anyone looking to get into this role or big tech is to be personable! People, especially marketers, want to work with people who bring good vibes to their team and project. A smile and a welcoming attitude will go a long way when networking, interviewing, or working with others!

In a significant U.S. antitrust case, the Justice Department and several states have asked a federal court to mandate Google to divest its Chrome browser and potentially its Android OS to remedy its search monopoly.

This follows a judgment deeming Google’s search dominance illegal. Additional proposed remedies include prohibiting exclusive search engine agreements and mandating data sharing with competitors, aiming to dismantle Google’s market control in the tech industry. Read more HERE from the NYT.

This week, prestigious institutions including the University of Texas system, MIT, and Carnegie Mellon unveiled free tuition programs for undergraduates meeting specific income criteria. Starting in Fall 2025, MIT will offer free tuition for families earning under $200,000, a significant increase from the previous $140,000 threshold.

The University of Texas system will provide free tuition for those with family incomes at or below $100,000. These initiatives aim to make higher education more accessible amid rising college costs and growing financial concerns among potential students. Read more HERE from NPR.

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