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 […]
114. Kaylyn Murphy: Confidence and Integrity
With just a few days left in her reign as Miss Louisiana Tech University 2024, Kaylyn Murphy takes some time in this episode to reflect on her year. She speaks about winning the crown at the beginning of 2024, the importance and joys of representing her university with confidence and integrity, and her lessons learned […]
113. Year in Review 2024: Highlights and Headlines
Join Gavin, Cami, and Teddy from the University Communications crew as they recap some of the biggest moments and most important stories from Louisiana Tech’s 2024. From leadership changes to enrollment growth and from groundbreaking research to alumni spotlights, this episode touches on what made the year great for the Bulldogs. Also included is a […]
112. Julie Moulard: Authenticity
Dr. Julie Moulard, an associate professor of marketing at Louisiana Tech University, discusses her academic journey from mass communications to marketing, her research on consumer suspense, and her current focus on brand authenticity. She explains the three types of authenticity: true to ideal, true to fact, and true to self, and how they apply to […]