Over four years have passed since then-director Karl Puljak was a guest on Beyond 1894. Now, two years into his role as dean of the College of Liberal Arts, he joins the podcast again to talk about his leadership position and his reasons for taking the job. He discusses studying and traveling all over the […]
101. Kyle Kavanaugh: Recruit Everyone Every Day
Louisiana Tech alum and current Senior Associate AD Kyle Kavanaugh bleeds Tech blue. He’s lived through a career that’s led him to athletics marketing, but his background in coaching and teaching is what’s laid the groundwork for his success. In this episode, he discusses lessons learned from leading and the importance of “the people” in […]
100. Ronny Walker: Our Hometown
For the special 100th episode of Beyond 1894, Mayor of the City of Ruston Ronny Walker sits down with Louisiana Tech President Jim Henderson to discuss the strength of the unique partnership between the city and the University. The two talk about the value of Tech students within the community, the potential for hand-in-hand growth […]
99. Merix Gooden: Capturing Creativity
Louisiana Tech Class of 2019 graduate Merix Gooden has more than made a name for himself in the photography and videography scene. He’s made connections that have allowed him to put his camera on subjects like star NBA players Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving and iconic musicians Drake and Lil Wayne. His self-published content has […]
98. Jay Ligon: A Second Home
The international student population at Louisiana Tech is crucial to the University’s culture and mission. Director of International Affairs Jay Ligon spends this episode discussing the enrollment and growth of students from other countries, the international recruiting strategies he and his team adhere to, and the impact of the international students on campus. The Office […]
97. An Le: Anticipate What’s Next
An Le is one of two professors leading the charge for this year’s ARCH 335 Design-Build course. Junior architecture students spend two full quarters’ worth of time bringing a project to life from concept to reality at MedCamps, and with the program entering its tenth year, there are lots of monumental builds that stand as […]