Victor Dominguez, project manager at Curtiss-Wright and president of the Project Management Institute’s Eastern Idaho chapter, joins Dr. Alex Bollinger to discuss his career journey, the value of professional networking, and new opportunities for ISU students interested in project management.

On this episode of Bengal Business Radio, College of Business interim dean Dr. Alex Bollinger talks with College of Science and Engineering Dean Dr. Jim Widmann about his path from the automotive industry to academia, the power of collaborative creativity, and how ISU is leveraging regional assets like Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho’s geology to create hands-on opportunities for students.

On this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, host Alex Bollinger talks with avant‑garde jazz composer and ISU faculty member Jon Armstrong about building a “dream program” where doom metal players, jazzers, indie rockers, and folk singer‑songwriters learn to create together across genres. Armstrong describes how students learn to “meet the song where it’s at,” adjusting their sound, sharing ideas, and elevating each other’s artistry through intentional collaboration and guest artist residencies. The conversation centers on empowering young musicians to bring their own voice to any musical situation, while honoring the legacy of figures like Roger Williams and the transformative faculty mentorship that has shaped ISU’s music community.

In this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with MBA student and first-generation college graduate Baylee Boring about thriving in fully online programs, using artificial intelligence for research, and unpacking nepotism through the lens of the TV series Blue Bloods. From small-town Idaho to cutting-edge AI methods, Baylee’s story offers practical insights for students, educators, and leaders navigating today’s digital learning environment.

Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bollinger sits down with MBA student Annely Magallanes to explore how growing up in St. Anthony, Idaho, leading statewide BPA, and championing kindness shaped her path at Idaho State University’s College of Business and beyond.

In this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with Tracy Tritle, director of the Small Business Development Center for Region 5 at Idaho State University, about her unconventional career path, her move to Idaho, and her work helping entrepreneurs and small businesses through no-cost consulting services. Tracy shares how a social work and psychology degree led her through project management, software development, telecommunications, consulting, and grant work before a period of burnout, reinvention, and travel helped her reset her life and career.

The conversation also explores the SBDC's value for new and existing businesses, the importance of mentorship, the value of testing ideas before investing heavily, and why purpose and passion matter as much as financial planning in entrepreneurship.

Host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with economist Dr. Karl Geisler about insights from the Idaho Economic Outlook Symposium, including why Idaho’s economy is both highly diversified and relatively resilient in downturns. They explore recent trends in personal income growth, tax revenues, labor force participation, and population changes, and discuss what these mean for Idaho’s long‑term economic trajectory and policy choices.

This episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show features Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bolinger in conversation with marketing professor Haley Hardman and healthcare administration professor Sonali Salunkhe about how research, mentoring, and experiential learning are transforming student lives in Idaho State University’s College of Business.

Interim Dean Alex Bolinger sits down with sales coach John Ney and students Scott Smith and Rick Barns to unpack Idaho State University’s surprise first-place finish at Boise State’s Blue Turf Sales Competition, where ISU outperformed much larger, nationally recognized sales programs.

On this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bolinger welcomes Bart and Laura Hill, both retired Lieutenant Colonels from the US Army Signal Corps and distinguished ISU alumni. This engaging conversation follows their unique journeys from Idaho State University through groundbreaking military service, pivotal roles during the events of 9/11, and remarkable leadership positions shaping national security and technology at the White House, Pentagon, and Cisco. The Hills share profound stories of perseverance, the evolution of their careers, advice for current students, and the lasting power of resilience and self-belief. The episode celebrates ISU’s lasting impact and the Hills’ continuing legacy in both public and private sectors.