TX512

In this episode Sam Torres has a conversation with Chalonda Goodman. Goodman was an All-American student athlete on the track and field team at The University of Texas at Austin. She competed at the 2012 Olympic trials in the 100 and 200 meters and was a semi-finalists in the 200 meters. In 2019, she was inducted into the Georgia Track and Field Hall of Fame, in recognition of her stellar athletic career.

In this episode host Sam Torres has a conversation with James Tolleson, Director of Recruitment for the College of Fine Arts, the college of creativity at The University of Texas at Austin—a home for artists, performers, designers, scholars, educators, makers and creatives ready to change the world.

Listen to TX512 Host Sam Torres' wonderful and enlightening conversation with Dr. Soncia Reagins-Lilly, vice president for student affairs and dean of students at The University of Texas at Austin. She leads a diverse portfolio of nine departments in the Division of Student Affairs that are dedicated to providing a cutting-edge student experience from orientation through graduation. The Division includes 14 on-campus residence halls and their dining facilities, medical and mental health services, new student orientation, recreational sports and two university unions. Connect with Dr. Lilly on Instagram and Twitter @SonciaRLilly. 

TX512 Host Sam Torres talks culture, music, and the world of communication with Dr. Cassandre Alvarado, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education in the Moody College of Communication. 

TX512 Host Sam Torres has a conversation with Dr. Samuel Moore, Director of Outreach and Diversity in the Jackson School of Geosciences. In this episode "the two Sams" discuss music, culture, access, inclusion, and career pathways in the geosciences. 

This very special episode was taped in front of a live zoom audience of select admitted seniors leading up to the May 1 Decision Date for UT Austin's Class of 2025.  

TX512 Host Sam Torres talks with another group of admission counselors that include Rudy Moya from the Valley Admissions Center, Yocelyn Rivera from the Admissions Welcome Center in Austin, Maria Rios from the Dallas Admissions Center, and Jessika Wysinger from the Houston Admissions Center. Listen as they have fun and share why they love what they do!  

Enjoy a conversation on a range of topics including the Texas Hill Country, mentorship, research, and scholar activism. Our guest is Dr. Emmet Campos, Director of the Project M.A.L.E.S. (Mentoring to Achieve Latino Educational Success) Program. 

Host Sam Torres talks books, movies, access and inclusion with Dr. Veronica Pecero, Associate Director in the Office of Admissions at The University of Texas at Austin. 

Enjoy a conversation with Dr. Brian English, Executive Director of the Dallas Youth Engagement Center. Sam Torres and Dr. English talk sports, food, music, college readiness, and the importance of following your passion. Speaking of personal passions, English's mixtape (Dad Music) can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waXJImvukx8&list=PLlRjdQLJnxbkPbUkvuCnGpWvm3WhrHrrB.