Best New American Colleges Amp Universities Podcasts (2024)

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Campus Kitchen: Feeding Today's College Students 22:22

1M ago22:22

22:22

The campus dining experience has evolved significantly over the last several years as institutions and their students are more focused on global and regional flavors, healthy options, and sustainability. This episode features a conversation with Mel Sweeney Fetzer, National Senior Vice President for Commercial Growth at Sodexo, which provides cater…

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8. 7. The long awaited advice episode 1:21:21

2M ago1:21:21

1:21:21

You asked. We answered. Here is our (legally unbinding these options do not reflect the opinions of Spotify or her affiliates) advice!!

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The Story of Transformation at Merrimack College 34:32

2M ago34:32

34:32

Hidden among the headlines about struggling institutions, there are stories of colleges that are thriving. In this episode we talk with Chris Hopey, president of Merrimack College, which was once a small liberal arts college and is now poised to become a R2 doctoral degree-granting research institution.…

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Signs and Tokens: Sis Twain’s Courtship with Gary McConkie 35:01

2M ago35:01

35:01

So we’re going to start posting short episodes where we interview each other about our lives called “Signs and Tokens.” This one is a freebie so if you want to hear more of these head over to Patreon.com/hotdranks

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Revisiting Traditions: Meaningful Activities for the Class of 2024 27:57

3M ago27:57

27:57

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered spring activities and college orientation for the class of 2020. Those young adults are this year's graduating college class. In this two-part episode, Liz Yates, dean of campus life at Moravian University, and Nicole Posluszny, assistant director for student engagement and leadership at Nazareth Universit…

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8.6. Top 5 Ways the Universe Decided to Keep Us Humble 1:12:23

3M ago1:12:23

1:12:23

Listen. We know we are a light on a hilltop. So the Universe in her own special way has to keep us down a bit.

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8.5. Top Five Met Gala Looks and Who Would Wear Them if the Theme was “Mormon: An American Cult” 51:21

3M ago51:21

51:21

What if Anna Wintour’s vision of the Met Gala was Orson Pratt and Fanny Algiers and Gordon B.

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8.4. The Top Five Gods Worshiped in the Pantheon of our new religions 1:19:11

3M ago1:19:11

1:19:11

I’m sorry for this.

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Community Champions: Law Students Work with Those Facing Housing Instability 35:50

4M ago35:50

35:50

Law students at St. Mary's University of San Antonio are gaining real-world experience by assisting renters who are facing evictions and homeowners struggling with title issues. In this episode, Genevieve Fajardo and Greg Zlotnick, both professors at St. Mary’s University, talk about how students move from the classroom to the community in a way th…

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8.3. Top 5 Things We Hope Sister Dennees speaks on next. 1:09:05

4M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

We’ve truly been so lucky to hear what sister Dennis thinks about women’s power in the church and we can’t wait to hear what she has next. Here are our top five hopes.

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Grant Funding Strategies for Colleges and Universities 27:17

4M ago27:17

27:17

Grant funding can provide resources that allow colleges and universities to achieve goals they otherwise couldn’t without external dollars. In this episode, we delve into ways that institutions might leverage outside support to navigate the funding process. We’re joined by Jessica Gerrity, a senior vice president at McAllister & Quinn, a federal gr…

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8.2. Top 5 People We Hope Not to See in Our Ward in Hell 1:09:08

4M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

So Mormonism is true, allegedly. /9 that means when sinner go to hell (like us) they’ll have a ward. And these are the people we hope are not there.

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8.1. We’re solving transphobia 1:20:17

4M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Listen. We’re not experts. But we’re concerned cis people. So here is our attempt to support our trans community

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7.3. Fudge College, Mormons 1:31:11

5M ago1:31:11

1:31:11

The Mormons are up to some business. We’re not OK.

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Top 5 Things We Woulda Done if We Hadn’t Lost That Damn Hour 1:16:09

5M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

We’re in the daylight savings hangover over here. We had so many plans and then we lost that hour

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Welcome to Season 7!!! 1:30:46

5M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

It’s season seven and we’re all new! We’ve got the intro music at a different spot! Remember last week when we told you your husband was gay? Well if that made you anxious we’re here this week with the top five bits of advice.

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6.21. Top Five Ways to Know Your in a Mixed Orientation Marriage (MOM) 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

ie top five signs you’re a straight lady married to a gay man.

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College Honors Programs: What are the Benefits for Students? 21:59

6M ago21:59

21:59

College honors programs are different than the honors classes that high school students encounter. Forrest Clingerman, director of the Honors Program at Ohio Northern University, and Haley Brown, an honors student also at Ohio Northern University, discuss the ins and outs of college honors programs, including the benefits and experiences they offer…

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Top 5 People Upon Whom We Imprinted Sexually as a Youth (Youth meaning anytime before 1999) 1:07:51

6M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

I mean, that’s basically it. It’s been 42 days since our last episode.

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How Does Sports Fandom Affect our Physical Health? 26:44

6M ago26:44

26:44

Before you grab another plate of the nachos, listen to Aaron Mansfield, an assistant professor of sport management at Merrimack College, discuss his research into the connection between sports fandom and its effect on our physical health, especially in regard to the ways it shapes our eating habits.By NACU/Aaron Mansfield

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Building Diversity in Academia: Faculty Recruitment and Retention 33:39

7M ago33:39

33:39

This episode dives into the critical conversation of cultivating faculty diversity, an action that benefits not just underrepresented populations but rather the entire campus community. Two distinguished Provosts, Tarshia Stanley of Wagner College and Leanne Neilson of California Lutheran University, will share their challenges, successes, and inno…

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6.19. Top 5 Ins and Outs of 2024 1:20:33

7M ago1:20:33

1:20:33

It’s the new year. And here’s the top 5 things we think are in and out (we sort of understood the assignment differently.)

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6.18. Top Five Carols with updated meanings 1:10:05

8M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Hey, listen it’s the top five ways we would change the names of Christmas songs sometimes by one word or sometimes by more but really make them feel more relevant. The rules weren’t really super clear.

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From President to Professor: Navigating the Return to Faculty 26:20

8M ago26:20

26:20

In this episode, we talk with Lisa Jasinski whose book “Stepping Away: Returning to the Faculty After Senior Academic Leadership” looks at the benefits and challenges of transitioning from senior leadership to faculty, a scenario that is both unique to yet common in higher education.By Lisa Jasinski

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Uncorking the Student-Led Wine Experience 27:14

8M ago27:14

27:14

Wine-making is synonymous with the Willamette Valley in Oregon where Linfield University is located. Linfield recently the Acorn to Oak Wine Experience, a wine tasting room that affords real-world experience to students across different majors. In this episode, Acorn to Oak’s manager, Paul Johnson, talks about working with students in this college-…

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6.17. Top 5 People You’d Find at Out Post Apocalyptic Compound 1:18:07

9M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

The world ended. Trump is president. Biden is president. It’s World War III. We don’t know. But here are the top five people you would find at our post apocalyptic compound.

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Going Green One Step at a Time 19:52

9M ago19:52

19:52

Colleges and universities are well-positioned to tackle challenges facing the world, but when the issue is as large as climate change, it can feel insurmountable. Matt Packey, associate vice president for sustainability and institutional planning at Queens University of Charlotte, joins us to discuss their efforts to move the needle on campus susta…

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Educating for Executive Function with Untapped Learning 21:28

10M ago21:28

21:28

Brandon Slade, founder and CEO of Untapped Learning, shares how his personal history led him to create a company that helps students with ADHD and dyslexia improve their executive functioning capabilities to achieve better success in school and college through research-backed strategies.By NACU/ Brandon Slade

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6.16. Top 5 Gay/ Straight Icons 1:12:52

10M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

I just want to say from the get that I’m sorry about this episode.

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Advice on Navigating the Upcoming FAFSA Changes 23:42

10M ago23:42

23:42

The college admissions process can be a stressful journey, and with big changes coming to the FAFSA federal aid application, families might be feeling even more anxious this year. In this episode, Amy Staffier, assistant vice president of enrollment student services and director of financial aid at Simmons University in Boston, will help demystify …

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What My First Semester Taught Me About Teaching | Essay 6:13

10M ago6:13

6:13

🔴 An educator who makes you feel seen and heard elevates learning from a transactional exchange of information to a relational journey of mutual respect and discovery. In this episode, I share the transformative lesson I learned during my first semester of teaching. This insight has not only shaped my pedagogical approach but has also enriched my u…

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How “Tanning” Can Upgrade Your Classroom | Essay 9:14

10M ago9:14

9:14

🔴 Incorporating the spirit and values of Hip-Hop culture can provide a framework for building a more engaging, inclusive, and understanding educational environment. Hey Family, As an educator focused on inclusive learning, I'm excited to share my latest piece. It explores a novel educational approach that combines the influential elements of Hip Ho…

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6.15. WERE BACK 1:22:52

10M ago1:22:52

1:22:52

If you thought you’d never hear from us again you owe us $15.

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Principles of Effective Collaboration 31:58

11M ago31:58

31:58

To achieve an organization's goals, we often need to work with others who have different backgrounds and opinions from ours. What can we do to better learn how to collaborate with others? Our guest, Grayson James, author of Full Contact Performance: The Internal Art of Organizational Collaboration, has coached business leaders to improve their coll…

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From Niche to Norm: The 'Tanning' of American Minds | Essay | 9:05

11M ago9:05

9:05

🔴 Hip Hop culture has undeniably helped create a 'tanned' America, where traditional racial and demographic boundaries are increasingly blurred. This "mind-set" transcends basic classifications, focusing instead on shared values and aspirations. Originating as a countercultural movement, it has become a universal language that values authenticity a…

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The Collective Genius: A Blueprint for Creative Leadership | Essay 7:41

11M ago7:41

7:41

🔴 Hey Family, In this weeks class I explored a framework that pushes the envelope in leadership and collaboration. I believe that Linda Hill's 'Collective Genius' is a transformative framework that is setting new standards for what creative leadership can and should be. Unlike traditional leadership theories, Collective Genius exceptionally concent…

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Former President F.D.R. a Hip Hop Pioneer? | Lecture | Hip Hop Culture & the New Economy 40:06

11M ago40:06

40:06

🔴 Hey Family, Today, I am sharing this week's lecture from my Hip Hop Culture and New Economy class. I made a bold claim to the students when I argued that former president Franklin D. Roosevelt was a Hip Hop pioneer. My students looked at me like I was nuts ...but that's okay. I kinda like it...made the discussion a little more interesting. Now, I…

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Stopping the Next Mass Shooting 18:23

11M ago18:23

18:23

Our guest is Dr. Jillian Peterson, a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, whose research engaged undergraduate students in creating the most comprehensive database of every mass shooter in America since 1966. With that research, Dr. Peterson has co-authored a book called The Violence Project: H…

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6.14. Top 5 Beige Flags 1:15:44

1y ago1:15:44

1:15:44

I bet you thought you’d never see another episode! Nope! We’re here! And we’re telling your our beige flags. The things about us that are a bit weird but not totally red flags.

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6.13. Well I’ll tell you what, it’s a top five something!! 1:09:53

1y ago1:09:53

1:09:53

It’s something about a grilled cheese. Or a hug. I don’t know.

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6. 12. The top 5 bagels and horrors 1:19:49

1y ago1:19:49

1:19:49

We all know life is great because there are bagels. But there are also horrors. These are our top 5.

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6.11. Top 5 Things That Are Our Business 1:15:47

1y ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Listen. This is my business.

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Majoring in a Mission 37:28

1y ago37:28

37:28

A desire to lift up others so they may go on to fulfill their personal life missions has driven a decades long career for Devorah Lieberman, president of the University of La Verne. Join us as she takes a moment to reflect on her work in higher education, contemplate what’s next in retirement, and share insight into what college presidents need to …

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What Is A Colorblind Society? | Essay 10:47

1y ago10:47

10:47

🔴 Take a moment to understand the concept of a colorblind society, examining its origins, societal implications, and real-world impact on individuals. Hey Family, Ever wondered about the concept of a colorblind society and its impact on our daily lives? In this episode, I get into this topic, exploring its origins, implications, and real-world impa…

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Progress Over Perfection | Essay 11:06

1y ago11:06

11:06

🔴 Exploring the destructive habit of constantly comparing ourselves to others, offering practical strategies to shift focus towards personal growth and self-improvement. Hey Family, In this episode, I take a deep dive deep into the concept of "comparison to others is the thief of joy." We all know the feeling – seeing others succeed can sometimes c…

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6.10. Top Five Things That Are NONE OF MY BUSINESS. 1:14:29

1y ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Listen. We can talk about them if you want. But this stuff is none of my business.

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Master Saying "No" to Protect Your "Yes" | Essay 8:37

1y ago8:37

8:37

🔴 Ever feel like you're running a never-ending marathon without a finish line in sight? You're not alone! Hey Family, In this episode, I focused on a crucial, yet often underrated, life skill - setting healthy boundaries. This guide is particularly relevant for college students and young professionals who sometimes teeter on the edge of burnout. He…

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Life After Black Codes: History of Race in Higher Education in the U.S | Essay 10:00

1y ago10:00

10:00

🔴 Exploring the history of race in higher education and the relentless fight for equality and access to education for all. Hey Family, Did you know that for centuries, higher education was reserved primarily for wealthy white men, with minority groups facing incredible challenges and legal barriers? Despite these challenges, marginalized communitie…

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Anti-racism is An Act of Love: Power of the Arts for Marginalized Youth | Michael J. Bobbitt | Episode #20 1:00:08

1y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

🔴 What’s up Family, Today I want to share with you the amazing conversation I had with playwright, musician, and activist Michael J. Bobbitt. He is currently the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and spoke about his journey in the arts industry, from running a professional children's theater to becoming involved in antiracism…

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Society's Puppet Master: How Implicit Bias Pulls Our Strings | Essay 10:25

1y ago10:25

10:25

🔴 Exploring the invisible force that contributes to racism and inequality in our society...implicit bias. Hey Family, In this episode, I've shared some steps to help us confront our own biases, which include: 1️⃣ Self-awareness & Reflection 2️⃣ Education & Empathy 3️⃣ Building Inclusive Spaces I've used some relatable examples to help us understand…

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