Deputy Athletics Director Gerald Jordan came to Louisiana Tech 11 years ago, and his career in LA Tech Sports has seen him transition from sports medicine to leadership and administration. He is committed to the University and its student-athletes, and the native Tennessean has kept his career goals focused on fostering a culture of community […]
135. Landyn Jones and Riley Jones: It’s Electric
From Louisiana Tech’s Union Board, students Riley Jones (2025 UB President) and Landyn Jones (2025 UB Vice President) join the podcast to share their journeys. Destined to join Union Board from the start, the two of them discuss their passions for planning, creating, and executing events for their fellow Bulldogs. They talk about their philosophies […]
134. Heidi Adams and Nan Nan: Focus on the Forest
This episode features Dr. Heidi Adams and Dr. Nan Nan from Louisiana Tech University’s School of Ag Sciences and Forestry. Dr. Adams discusses the Forestry program’s accreditation, its concentrations, and its nearly 100% job placement rate. Dr. Nan highlights her role in teaching wood science and forest products, emphasizing sustainable management and innovative uses for […]
133. Ashley Osborne: Practical Effects
Louisiana Tech Project-Based Learning Specialist Ashley Osborne may have roots in the study of film, but she now serves students and faculty in the College of Engineering and Science. She speaks on her love for movies and shares her four favorite films, and she discusses the academic and career choices that led her back to […]
132. Phillip Michael Leblanc: Balance
Philip Michael Leblanc, an instructor in communication and media studies at Louisiana Tech University, discusses the challenges and rewards of teaching visual communication, including photography, videography, and graphic design. He emphasizes the importance of balancing family, relaxation, and preparation during the school year. Leblanc shares his background in graphic design and his approach to teaching, […]
131. Rebecca Quebedeaux Pike: Athlete to Alumna
Rebecca Quebedeaux Pike might be in her first month on the job as the Louisiana Tech Alumni Association’s coordinator of marketing and membership, but her journey as a Tech student-athlete is still very fresh in her mind. She spends this episode talking about her decision to attend Tech to run track and field and cross […]