School of Design Professor Joey Slaughter likes skateboarding so much that he’s spearheading a project to bring the community of Ruston a special spot: a public skate park. It’s a grand project full of challenges, but while Joey tells us about his personal journey as an artist and how he ended up at Tech, he […]
35. Looking Back at 2021: Year in Review
On this year’s final episode of Beyond 1894, the University Communications crew sits down to recap some of the best stories of 2021. From research and collaboration to sports triumphs. From campus improvements to student opportunities. This year was full of noteworthy highs for Louisiana Tech, and while it’s impossible to cover them all here, […]
34. Jordan Lyons and Gage McClinton: People in Planes
The Louisiana Tech Department of Aviation is world-class. And being a part of the program comes with a fair share of challenges for both professors and their students. Dr. Jordan Lyons and student Gage McClinton join us for this episode to discuss the highs, lows, and even higher highs of our Aviation program. Jordan touches […]
33. Todd Castleberry and Meredith Fisher: Good Health and Gratitude
Teddy Allen sits down with Dr. Todd Castleberry and kinesiology student Meredith Fisher on this Thanksgiving week episode. They talk about how their research is helping those who protect our community to be healthier and how our Department of Kinesiology is always on the go. Meredith discusses her background in musical theater and her life […]
32. Brooke Stoehr: A Coach’s Leadership Lessons
The head coach of the Lady Techsters, Brooke Stoehr, joins us for this episode just in time for the 2021-22 basketball season. A Techster through and through, Coach Stoehr talks about transitioning from a player under the legendary Leon Barmore to a head coach and what lessons she’s taken from both those periods of her […]
31. Bryan Zygmont: Make it Make Sense
Former Skate Country DJ— and current College of Liberal Arts Associate Dean and Professor of Art History— Dr. Bryan Zygmont is our guest for this episode. He discusses leading students through study abroad adventures and his love for Dante’s Divine Comedy. He comes to terms with his fear of sharks and describes some pretty scary […]