Interviewed by guest host LeAnn Waldroup from the College of Business, Dean Chris Martin recounts the stops in his career that brought him to Louisiana Tech and talks about all things COB. He shares details on the College’s sky-high placement rates and the sustained growth and success of their programs. He gets excited about new […]
104. Collin Wick: Propel and Elevate
Finishing his first full year as dean of the College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech, Dr. Collin Wick has his eyes on the future. Even so, a 17+ year history at the University means he’s seen and done a lot within the College’s walls and beyond. He discusses the early fork in his […]
103. Henrietta Williams Pichon: The Human Experience
Dr. Henrietta Williams Pichon may be a new dean at Louisiana Tech University, but her Bulldog roots run deep. Joining the podcast during her second month on the job, she talks about taking the “scenic route” to explore her love for education and leadership in different parts of the state and country before coming back […]
102. Karl Puljak: Brewing Collaboration
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 […]