Computer Science major and LA Tech feature twirler Tess Gardner has made a college career out of keeping busy. Between her academic and extracurricular commitments, she’s discovered a passion for pushing herself and maximizing her potential. In this episode, she shares stories about finding her way to Tech and carving her own path to becoming […]
143. Kevin Richardson: 1% Better
Louisiana Tech 2017 graduate Kevin Richardson has made a name for himself in college athletics. From choosing his major at Tech on a whim to working hard and earning a role in the University’s athletics department, Richardson charts his journey in sports and the mindset that has carried him this far. He talks about stops […]
138. Justin Reynolds: Ragin’
Lt. Col Justin Reynold’s callsign is “Ragin’.” That callsign has followed him here to Louisiana Tech, his alma mater, where he now serves as the Commander of Detachment 305 and a professor of aerospace studies. In this episode, he discusses his foray into the U.S. Air Force and the journey that’s taken him from station […]
135. Landyn Jones and Riley Jones: It’s Electric
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 […]






