Hughes worked at Michigan States Alumni office for two and half years and was blessed 
to get the opportunity to work as a Student Graphic Designer for the Communications Team. 
While employed, Hughes helped edit photographs, as well as, create and design posters and 
a variety of other media for Alumni related events. Hughes was also given the opportunity to
help create graphics, stickers, and posters for the new Homecoming theme that the office
adopted in 2024 and continued to use in 2025, Welcome Home Spartans.