Tim Brandon, the 2022 Louisiana Tech Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, has a lot of praise to give to the University that taught him countless career and life lessons. He recounts his days growing up in West Monroe and powering through the architecture program at Louisiana Tech. He discusses the reasons why 18 of his […]
62. Jordan Smith: A Royal Farewell
Miss Louisiana Tech 2022 sits down during the final days of her reign to discuss her time representing the University and what it’s meant to her. Hear from Jordan Smith as she details her love for Louisiana Tech, her difficult but rewarding decision to switch majors, life during a typical day of pageant competition, and […]
61. The Best of 2022: Year in Review
2022 has been a big year for Louisiana Tech. The University has enjoyed plenty of noteworthy happenings in the areas of collaboration, giving, research, winning, and beyond. Listen to some of the University Communications crew recap just a few of the greatest stories of 2022 as the Tech Family looks ahead to an eventful new […]
60. Jordan Richardson: Creating School Spirit
Jordan Richardson recently joined the Tech Family as the Orientation Coordinator, and he spends this episode talking about why Louisiana Tech Orientation is special and how he envisions further incorporating the Tenets of Tech and a sense of community into future sessions. He discusses the things he’s learned in his other higher education roles around […]
59. Stacy Gilbert: Building the Student Experience
Louisiana Tech’s Dean of Student Services and Academic Support Stacy Gilbert sits down to talk about her ties to Tech and how important it is for our University to help first-year students find the tools and resources for success. She shares advice for parents and acknowledges how hard it is to parent a college student. […]
58. Teddy Allen: Team Player
Everybody knows and loves Teddy Allen. The writer/broadcaster/emcee/podcaster/etc. isn’t used to being in the guest’s seat on Beyond 1894, but he’s taken the time to share his journey in this episode. From his small-town beginnings to his first experiences at Louisiana Tech, from the jobs and people that shaped his career to his special 2022 […]