Mike Hearson

Mike originally began his career as a student teaching assistant with KU’s Applied English Center, supporting KU’s international students throughout his time as a KU undergraduate. He completed his undergraduate degree in American Studies with a minor in History in May of 2014. After graduation, Mike helped jumpstart a local business and worked as the general manager of Hot Box Cookies. Beginning in 2019, Mike returned to KU as the International Student Services Coordinator with the Office of the University Registrar.

Mike is currently pursuing a certificate in music recording from KU’s School of Music, and spends much of his spare time writing and recording original music in Ableton Live. He is also an avid collector of retro-video games and loves to host game nights with friends. His favorite activities are playing with his cat Betty and giving her all the extra snuggles she requires.