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Ruston
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Ruston, United States
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Career Services
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Cybersecurity
Computer Science
Graduate School
Tech Your Town
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Title IX
National Park Service
Bulldog Success Center
Yellowstone National Park
Dance
Regal Blues Dance Team
College Athletics

Beyond 1894 features Louisiana Tech University faculty, staff, students, and alumni sharing their personal stories, areas of expertise, and the unique impact they are making in the world around them. Listen and meet the amazing people of our Tech Family.

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Latest Episodes

Kyle O'Neal, Director of the Humana Student Services Center at Louisiana Tech University, discusses the center's role in supporting College of Business students, offering tailored career and professional development and working in partnership with th... more

Dr. Matthew Thornton, director of the School of Human Ecology and interim department head of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Louisiana Tech, discusses his new role and the school's unique programs in human development and family science and fas... more

Fresh off a full summer serving as Orientation Student Leaders, Louisiana Tech juniors Sarah Freeman and Tason Lawrence love the University more than ever. They share their reasons for choosing Tech for college, their reasons for signing up for the t... more

Justin Kavalir is Louisiana Tech University's associate VP and general counsel, a guiding and protective hand when it comes to institutional litigation. In this episode, he discusses his beginnings in the realm of accounting before deciding to take o... more

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Dr. Matthew Thornton
Director of the School of Human Ecology, Interim Department Head of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Assistant Professor
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: 156. Matthew Thornton: A Sense of Hope
Sarah Freeman
Orientation Student Leader (OSL)
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: 155. Sarah Freeman and Tason Lawrence: This is Home
Tason Lawrence
Orientation Student Leader (OSL)
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: 155. Sarah Freeman and Tason Lawrence: This is Home
Justin Kavalir
Associate Vice President and General Counsel for Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: 154. Justin Kavalir: Laying Down the Law
David Szymanski
Department chair and professor in kinesiology at Louisiana Tech
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: 153. David Szymanski: A Renaissance Degree
Dr. Leland Weiss
Dean of the Graduate School at Louisiana Tech; Thurman-Lawyer Professor
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: 152. Leland Weiss: Breaking Something Down
Leslie Brister Carpenter
Director of Alumni Engagement
Alumni Association, Louisiana Tech University
Episode: 151. Leslie Brister Carpenter: Family Reunion
Jamar Anderson
Assistant Director of Internal Affairs, Bulldog Success Center; Louisiana Tech alumnus
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: 150. Jamar Anderson: Helping Bulldogs Succeed
Mortissa Harvey
Director of Title IX Compliance at Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University
Episode: 149. Mortissa Harvey: Fair and Equitable

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Gavin Kelly
Host of Beyond 1894; affiliated with Louisiana Tech University Office of University Communications

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Impressive research

    Kudos to LA Tech’s outstanding biological research! This professor and her student protégés are on the cutting edge of furthering the U.S.’s exploration and colonizing of other planets.

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    Fmcaj
    United States6 years ago
  • Fantastic Idea!!

    Excited for someone to finally showcase the incredible talent on the campus of Louisiana Tech University!! Ruston Strong!! Go Bulldogs!!

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    Spencer2222
    United States6 years ago

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The host highlights technology and leadership within campus life, giving a close look at Tech culture.
Guests are well-aligned with university priorities and careers in education and administration.
A strong emphasis on personal journeys and mentorship comes through in many episodes.

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156. Matthew Thornton: A Sense of Hope
Q: Talk to me about where you're from, why you decided to go to Louisiana Tech, and how your academic interests developed.
He grew up in Ringgold, Louisiana, initially pursuing athletics, shifted to psychology after a transformative undergraduate course, and chose Louisiana Tech for his degree in psychology, then advanced to family therapy and counseling, driven by a passion to help others and teach at a university.
152. Leland Weiss: Breaking Something Down
Q: Tell me about where you're from and how that shaped your path to college and engineering.
Weiss describes a peripatetic early life—from Canada to Iowa, then studying and working at several institutions before settling into engineering and academia, highlighting how exposure to different cultures and programs informed his teaching and leadership philosophy.
151. Leslie Brister Carpenter: Family Reunion
Q: What's the big picture behind your work and the Tech family you're helping to grow?
Leslie emphasizes building a broader, more inclusive concept of alumni (including anyone who attended Tech temporarily) and making sure engagement is outward-facing and community-centered.
151. Leslie Brister Carpenter: Family Reunion
Q: How did that career path evolve from recruiter to leader within the Alumni Association?
She recounts moving from admissions recruiting to events and special projects, highlighting mentorship from leaders and the shift to shaping the new Alumni Association office and its strategic vision.
151. Leslie Brister Carpenter: Family Reunion
Q: What is your job like now and what parts do you enjoy the most?
Leslie discusses day-to-day focus on refreshing the alumni office space, creating new events, understanding alumni needs, and staying connected with current students to bridge their experience with alumni life.

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This show centers on people connected to a single university community, highlighting personal journeys, leadership development, and program- or policy-level insights across education, athletics, arts, and administration. Conversations frequently explore career paths within higher education, mentorship, student success, campus culture, and community-building; guests range from student leaders and coaches to deans and alumni engagement directors, often tying experiences to broader institutional impact and lifelong learning. A standout aspect is the strong campus-identity angle, with many episodes weaving in practical examples of program leadership, equity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, likely appealing to listeners who care about high... more

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2. Sarah Freeman
3. Tason Lawrence
4. Justin Kavalir
5. David Szymanski
6. Dr. Leland Weiss
7. Leslie Brister Carpenter
8. Jamar Anderson

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