This episode features Dr. Kim Oliver, professor and graduate faculty member at New Mexico State University, ahead of her Esther Larson McGinnis Lecture. Oliver discusses her unexpected path into higher education, her research on girls, physical education, and youth voice, and her activist approach to teaching. She also explores the importance of student-centered pedagogy, listening to young people, and creating more inclusive and meaningful physical activity spaces.

This episode features Illinois State University alumna Jedediah Cantrell, a Health Information Management graduate whose career has taken her from healthcare roles to hospital leadership and the vice presidency. Cantrell discusses her nontraditional path to ISU, her career journey, leadership philosophy, experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and advice for students considering a career in health information management.

In this episode, I talk to Army veteran and ISU Alum Dr. Cedric Williams.

On this week's episode of The PodCAST we sat down with Lindsay Vahl Dean KNR to talk about her ISU experiences, her tips to going through ISU to have the best college experience one can have!

On this week's episode of The PodCAST we sat down with John Heiser, AGR to talk to him about his ISU experiences, the roots of his career from mentors he's along his way, and his tips for ISU students looking to go into his field!

On this episode of the PodCAST, we are joined by Ramtin Davanlou, IT!

Hear Ramtin discuss his ISU experiences and how he examines the scope of his career and his helpful tips to ISU students!

On this episode of the PodCAST, we are joined by Eddie Gordon, HSC!

Hear Eddie discuss his ISU experiences and his advice towards a well meaning career!

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Sara Krewson, FCS

Hear Sara discuss her growing involvement in her career and her tips for ISU students when it comes to student involvement!

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Troy Deiss, TEC

Hear Troy speak on his many experiences from ISU to his now role as Vice President of Operations for Morton Industries.

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Dr. RoDina Williams. RoDina is Illinois’ first Black doctorate holder in clinical laboratory science.

Hear RoDina discuss her experience working on her second bachelors and further education as well as advice for finding a career you're passionate about.