Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies, speaks with Emily Padden. Emily recently graduated from UCF with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and was the 2024 Founder’s Day Award recipient for our college. They discuss the interdisciplinary nature of the Environmental Studies program, what Emily will be […]

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Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies, speaks with Chloe Gordon, the 2000th graduate of the Bachelor of Integrative General Studies program. They discuss her work with Yoga for Change, her plans for the future, and what advice she would you give to someone who’s thinking about starting […]

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Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies, speaks with Nicole Boisson, an accomplished student scholar who is set to graduate with degrees in environmental studies and political science. They discuss her passion for environmental science and the importance of policy-making. Nicole explains what biogeochemistry is and her efforts […]

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Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies, speaks with Luci Blanco, an interdisciplinary studies major who is focused on public affairs and social behavioral sciences, while minoring in pre-law in the humanities. They discuss her outside-the-classroom experiences, including working with student government, and how students can discover what […]

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Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies, speaks with Dr. Wayne Bowen, Associate Dean for the College of Undergraduate Studies and a Professor of History. They discuss the opportunities the college’s degree programs offer, what he learned while serving in the military, and how he came to focus […]

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Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida, speaks with Dr. Darryl Gordon, program manager for the College of Undergraduate Studies. They discuss his love of higher ed, why you should get involved in your community, and how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., […]

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Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida, speaks with Jacob Isaacs, a College of Undergraduate Studies student, who will graduate this semester with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies, a minor in Urban and Regional Planning, and a certificate in Geographical […]

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Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida, speaks with College of Undergraduate Studies alum Anna Eskamani, who serves as the State House Representative for District 42. Born and raised in Orlando to working-class Iranian immigrants, Eskamani shares her journey into interdisciplinary studies […]

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Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry, Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Florida, speaks with College of Undergraduate Studies alums Andre’ George and Ademi Smith. Both George, a video assistant, and Smith, a scout, work for the Detroit Lions. They discuss their experiences at UCF and the College […]

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In this podcast episode of “Academically Speaking,” Dr. Theodorea Regina Berry interviews Dr. Harrison Oonge, the assistant dean for Academic Planning for the University of Central Florida’s College of Undergraduate Studies. Dr. Oonge discusses his educational background, including his bachelor’s degree in education from Kenyatta University in Kenya. Dr. Oonge delves into the initiatives he […]

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