UNA Talks

Today, we take a closer look at one of our most outreach-oriented programs. Dr. Katie Owens-Murphy serves as UNA's "Inside-Out" coordinator, working directly with people in prison to facilitate dialogue and education across profound social differences. Katie discusses the impact of the program and offers her perspective as an English professor on how language and the way we communicate with one another shape the world in which we all live. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.

Professor, true crime podcast expert, and writer Dr. Lindsey Sherrill discusses the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to business studies. We see how she has applied these principles in her own work, as well as how she equips her students here at UNA to use language, storytelling, and perspective to conduct business that makes an impact in the world. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.

Education's role in the success of its community cannot be overstated, and no one knows that better than Dr. Andrea Hunt. Andrea has dedicated her life and career to advocating for students who have inherited any disadvantage to find the education they deserve. She facilitates change and growth in classrooms as well as courtrooms, demonstrating how UNA empowers and facilitates life-changing access to opportunities. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.

Dr. Shinika Byrd shares her experiences as a professional in higher education, an entrepreneur, and an accomplished professor. Shinika also shares her refreshingly practical perspective on how to develop leaders who can transfer their skills, regardless of where their career takes them. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.

Dr. Laura Smith is an experienced occupational therapist who is bringing the field of study to the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions at UNA. Laura is here to teach us about the emerging field of OT, as well as all the ways it enriches patients' experiences in healthcare around the world. We also discuss how she is equipping students to practice safely and practically, while offering them the skills they need to find their place in this growing field. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.

Today, we are talking about, of all things, caffeine — its effect on our bodies, brains, and performance. How can we still be learning about something almost all of us consume every day? That's what Dr. Killen will walk us through. We also discuss the field of Kinesiology and what studying it entails at UNA for our students and faculty. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.

What skills are hospitals, pharmacies, medicine, and other health practices looking for? More than you might realize. Dr. Ann-Marie Irons discusses how UNA's nursing programs are helping our graduates prepare for the evolving needs in healthcare — what's changing, what's not, and how to find your fit as a healthcare professional. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.

Today we meet Dr. Blake Ball, historian and author of "Charlie Brown's America: The Popular Politics of Peanuts." We discuss Dr. Ball's use of popular culture to bridge the gap of the collective consciousness of his students and the history of our country. Dr. Ball's approach to of framing history through the lens of what's on our televisions, in our newspapers, and on our phones shows how approachable history can be for anyone, and we are lucky to see into his mind as we discuss the overlap of comic books, television, and film with politics, headlines, and healthy discourse. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.

Today, we are getting to know Dr. Rachel Winston, Director of Engagement & Access Initiatives for the Anderson College of Nursing & Health Professions. Rachel is a powerful advocate for the special needs community in the Shoals and a talented instructor. She shares her personal story of how she found her passion for working with people with special needs and how it informs her teaching every day. We also discuss the respite program at UNA, which benefits local families and nursing students alike. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Alisha Horky, Associate Professor of Marketing at UNA’s Sanders College of Business and Technology. With over 15 years of professional experience spanning corporate retail, research, and higher education, Dr. Horky shares her journey from managing an outdoor retail store to shaping the next generation of marketers in the classroom. We discuss the evolution of marketing from early web development and retail management to advanced digital analytics and data-driven decision-making. Dr. Horky's passion for blending research with real-world application is on full display, and what makes UNA’s community-centered approach to education special. UNA Talks is a bi-weekly podcast from the University of North Alabama

focusing on our outstanding faculty. At UNA Talks, we seek to gain their

expert insights on various professional and academic topics while

learning what makes their classrooms unique. The University of North

Alabama offers a massive array of high value programs on campus and

online taught be these and our many other talented professors. To learn

more, visit una.edu/online.