From Louisiana Tech’s Union Board, students Riley Jones (2025 UB President) and Landyn Jones (2025 UB Vice President) join the podcast to share their journeys. Destined to join Union Board from the start, the two of them discuss their passions for planning, creating, and executing events for their fellow Bulldogs. They talk about their philosophies […]
134. Heidi Adams and Nan Nan: Focus on the Forest
This episode features Dr. Heidi Adams and Dr. Nan Nan from Louisiana Tech University’s School of Ag Sciences and Forestry. Dr. Adams discusses the Forestry program’s accreditation, its concentrations, and its nearly 100% job placement rate. Dr. Nan highlights her role in teaching wood science and forest products, emphasizing sustainable management and innovative uses for […]
133. Ashley Osborne: Practical Effects
Louisiana Tech Project-Based Learning Specialist Ashley Osborne may have roots in the study of film, but she now serves students and faculty in the College of Engineering and Science. She speaks on her love for movies and shares her four favorite films, and she discusses the academic and career choices that led her back to […]
51. Talvin Hester: The Guys to Root For
Talvin Hester may be new to his role as Head Coach of the Louisiana Tech Dunkin’ Dogs, but he’s called Ruston home before and is proud to call it home again. In this episode, he talks about the highs and lows of his coaching journey, the strengths of his team in preparation for the upcoming […]
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 […]






