Dr. Bill McCumber keeps his finger on the pulse of the finance world, and his roles at Louisiana Tech make him an important figure in the ever-evolving College of Business. In this episode, he talks about the Student Managed Investment Fund (pronounced “smif” for fun) and the growth it has experienced thanks to the efforts […]
41. Jamie Newman: Reframing Research
As Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Applied and Natural Sciences, Dr. Jamie Newman is at the forefront of much of the research being done at Louisiana Tech. She’s a leader, a mentor, and a voice that speaks to the challenges and successes in her field. In this episode, she […]
40. Robert Brooks and Brad Deal: Embrace the Pursuit
Every year, the ARCH 335 class of junior architecture students spends countless hours at Camp Alabama in Choudrant, designing and building larger-than-life projects from scratch that impact the lives of the special-needs campers at MedCamps each summer. And every year, these students are led by Professors Robert Brooks and Brad Deal, who act as instructors, […]
39. Black History Month: Representation Matters
In this special episode, students and campus leaders La’Dereka Christian and Max Broussard, along with alum and TOPS coordinator Donovan Turner, sit down to have an open discussion about their experiences. They talk about finding their way as minority students on campus, their journeys to leadership roles, and how important it is for our University […]
38. Lane Burroughs: The Boys Are Back In Town
The Louisiana Tech Bulldog Baseball squad looks to run it back after a year full of historic highs, and Head Coach Lane Burroughs joins this episode ahead of their season opener at the Love Shack. He’s got a lot of praise for his team, and he speaks to the importance of college education amidst a […]
37. Warren Ward and Rachel Garcia: Meeting Global Challenges
From the Louisiana Tech Academic Success Center in Bossier City, with a perfect view of the blossoming construction of the Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI), Warren Ward and Rachel Garcia join Teddy Allen for this episode. They’ve both had unique journeys to their current roles, and they discuss how critical the work being done— work […]