Recently, Emma visited the Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity on campus. She spoke with several students to hear their thoughts about LGBTQ+ life at Penn State and reflected on her own experiences as well. A must-listen for all those with an interest in gender and sexual diversity at Penn State!

Kate Howarth sits down with recent graduate Esha Pathak to talk about some problems international students face after graduation and the advocacy work she did to help Penn State Economics majors.

Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski talks with graduating Paterno Fellow, Steven Zhang, who reflects on his time in the program. Learn how the Paterno Fellows Program helped him, what advice he has for prospective Paterno Fellows, the transformational courses and experiences he has taken because of the Paterno Fellows Program, pointers on thesis writing, and much more!

Host Ladin Suliman speaks with owners and managers of downtown State College businesses Appalachian Outdoors, W.C. Clarke's Cheese Shoppe, and India Pavilion, to get their takes on the changing economic landscape of the area. Learn about how these businesses have survived the turmoil of the pandemic, how they manage a constantly changing customer base, and what they see for the future of State College.

In this episode, host Ladin Suliman talks about study abroad experiences with Susan Knell from the Career Enrichment Network, along with students Srishti Ponnala, Charles Ryan, and Ezra Gershanok. We learn more about the application process, hear what makes study abroad so much fun, and even get some secret tips about writing successful applications. Join us for an essential discussion relevant to all Paterno Fellows!

Paterno Fellow Nick Malizia joins hosts Ladin Suliman and Erin Flannery to talk about his semester hiking the Appalachian Trail. Join us for a conversation about his creative senior thesis idea, learn how his experience has dismantled stereotypes about northern and southern culture, and hear about how he's managing the physical toll of the hike. All this and much more in this wide-ranging episode!

Hosts Kate Howarth and Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski sit down with Catherine Wanner, Professor of History, Anthropology, and Religious Studies, expert on Ukraine, and former director of the Paterno Fellows Program! Don't miss this timely, in-depth discussion on the current state of the war, what led Ukraine to this point, and what comes next for the conflict, the country, and the region as a whole.

Ladin Suliman hosts Collegiate Laws of Life Essay Contest winners Michael Mitole and Lorin Harris for a fascinating exploration of university education. Topics include the meaning of university education, reflection on transformative experiences gained there, and much, much more.

Host Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski has a conversation with Thomas Yonke, Warren Sipe, and Shreya Bibra of the Nittany Lion Fund and their experiences with their leadership roles in the organization. Learn more about this impressive student-run hedge fund, Thomas, Warren, and Shreya's aspirations after college, advice to incoming and new Nittany Lion Fund members, and so much more!

Ladin Suliman hosts Jeffrey Hayes, Professor of Education; Baron Rogers, Staff Psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services; and students Emma Suzuki Szwajkowski and Kiki Baez for a discussion about mental health on college campuses. Which majors are most associated with mental health issues? Least associated? What should we do with the expectations society places on college students? What role does identity play in mental health? Join us for answers to these questions and more.