Talvin Hester may be new to his role as Head Coach of the Louisiana Tech Dunkin’ Dogs, but he’s called Ruston home before and is proud to call it home again. In this episode, he talks about the highs and lows of his coaching journey, the strengths of his team in preparation for the upcoming […]
50. Sam Wallace and Dickie Crawford: The Master Plan
This episode is all about the future of our campus. Sam Wallace (Associate VP for Administration and Facilities) and Dr. Dickie Crawford (VP for Student Advancement) sit down to talk about the current and upcoming construction projects that will shape Louisiana Tech for decades to come. Discussing housing improvements, food service upgrades, road and sidewalk […]
49. Elizabeth McKinney and Gabe Freeman: Leading the Way
Elected by their peers in the recent University ballot, new Student Government Association (SGA) leaders Elizabeth McKinney (President) and Gabe Freeman (Vice President) have plans for their administration to build on the successes of those prior while championing the voices of the student body. They discuss their roles in SGA and why they chose to […]
48. Sonny Cumbie: Touchdowns and Tenets
Louisiana Tech’s new head football coach, Sonny Cumbie, sits down to talk about the season ahead as the Bulldogs ramp up summer practice. He reminisces about growing up in Snyder, Texas, and playing quarterback at Texas Tech. He talks about his penchant for coaching and the lessons instilled in him over the years. He mentions […]
47. Mary Caldorera-Moore: Like a Gummy Bear
In this episode, Dr. Mary Caldorera-Moore from the College of Engineering and Science talks about the history of the Biomedical Engineering program at Louisiana Tech, her “typical” route to becoming a member of the Tech Family, and the focuses of her work and what it could mean for the future of the field. She discusses […]
46. Elizabeth Matthews and Katya Opel: The Concrete Canoe Competition
In a matter of days, hundreds of students from around the world will descend on Ruston to put their civil engineering skills to the test in the ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition. Dr. Elizabeth Matthews and graduate student Katya Opel have played big roles in bringing this epic contest to our city. In this episode, they […]