Guest host LeAnn Waldroup interviews Dr. Selwyn Ellis, a long-tenured professor and department head at Louisiana Tech University, about his journey and contributions to the institution. He discusses his transition from Mississippi to Louisiana Tech for his doctorate, his role in the Center for Information Assurance, and the evolution of Tech’s computer information systems degree. […]
119. Sarah McVay: Heroes with Heart
Dr. Sarah McVay, a leader in Louisiana Tech’s Division of Nursing, cares about her work, her patients, and her students with equal fervor. So much so that the Heroes with Heart retreat at MedCamps was born out of a desire to help her future nursing graduates contribute to the community and develop as caregivers. In […]
118. Jesse Webb: Maximizing Human Potential
Calling Jesse Webb a student is true but an understatement. The double-major, double-minor junior has made a habit out of learning, researching, and maximizing his potential. With passions in both physics and music, Webb has zeroed in on his goals in both areas and enjoyed a full plate during his time at Louisiana Tech. In […]
117. Regina Davis: A Lifetime of Firsts
Currently the manager of the ExxonMobil refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Tech alumna Regina Davis has built her career — her whole life, even — on firsts. Most recently, she became the first Black woman to lead the BR refinery, and she spends some time this episode reflecting on the importance and meaning of that […]
116. Ashton Thomas: The Honors College
The Louisiana Tech Honors College has recently seen a significant overhaul. Student Experience Coordinator Ashton Thomas speaks about the structure, format, and purpose of the new-look Honors College and why the vision and missions of the programs within are important to Tech students. She talks about her time at Tech and her goals for the […]
115. Ashley Jackson: We’re Here to Help
Associate Director of Human Resources Ashley Jackson is part of the team responsible for integrating new faculty and staff at Louisiana Tech into the Tech Family. A local with Louisiana Tech legacy in her blood, she knows that the functions of HR are critical to the University’s mission, and she talks about the ways she […]