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Vision Podcast 105 - Dr. Joseph Thompson as the...

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2026/09/21

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Joseph Thompson, associate professor in the Department of History and the new interim director for the Institute for the Humanities. Dr. Thompson has a lot of great ideas for the Institute including some upcoming events, so we have him on to discuss all things humanities.

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00:24:15

Vision Podcast 104 - Kelli Anthony and the University...

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2026/08/31

In this episode, we’re joined by Kelli Anthony, Instructor II in the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre, as well as a communication specialist and graphic designer for the College of Arts & Sciences. She is one of many people on campus leading the charge to get online content ADA compliant. We wanted to have Kelli on the tell us why online accessibility has become a university priority, how the university is responding to new requirements, and what this transition means for faculty and

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00:25:46

Vision Podcast 103 - Dr. Shannon Harmon, The Center...

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2026/08/10

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Shannon Harmon, the Instructional Support Specialist at the Center for Innovation in Teaching Excellence (CITE) at Mississippi State University. Shannon has created a number of AI initiatives to support teachers, including several successful AI workshops. We wanted to have her on to talk about AI on campus and the resources available from CITE to help all of us navigate this emerging technology.

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00:26:10

Vision Podcast 102 - Dr. Keith Moser on his recent...

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2026/07/21

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Keith Moser, professor in the Department of Classical & Modern Languages and Literatures. Dr. Moser researches all types of cool stuff; including 20th and 21st century French and Francophone literature, social and ecological justice, globalization, ecocriticism, and environmental philosophy, among many other important topics. As part of his research, Dr. Moser has become an expert in monster studies. This episode highlights his recent article “Capitalism’s

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00:39:02

Vision Podcast 101 - Dr. Bonnie O’Neill and the 250th...

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2026/07/02

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Bonnie O’Neill, Professor in the Department of English. Dr. O’Neill is an expert in early American literature. As July 4th is just around the corner, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we have Dr. O'Neill on to talk about just that. Most Americans know the highlights—"We hold these truths to be self-evident...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"—but fewer know that those famous words were revised, debated, and edited by

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Vision Podcast 100 - Drs. Tom Carskadon, John Forde,...

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2026/06/09

Vision Podcast is celebrating with this special 100th episode! What better way to celebrate than with faculty who are special to so many of us? With us today are three Robert Wolverton, Sr. Legacy Award recipients who are well-known and loved on campus. We discuss their time at MSU, the legacies they have built, as well as all the other exceptional teachers they've worked with along the way.

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00:34:26

Vision Podcast 99 - Dr. Laura Boltz, Dr. Arazais...

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2026/05/11

In this episode, we’re joined by a team that has taken on the important challenge of expanding the university’s child advocacy certificate into a much more robust and interdisciplinary minor. The team consists of Dr. Laura Boltz, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, who is the principal investigator on a Child Advocacy Studies Expansion grant, as well as Dr. Arazais Oliveros, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, and Kristina Schoenthaler, Ph.D. student in the

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00:33:27

Vision Podcast 98 - Hannah Coleman and Mar Kyles on...

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2026/04/02

In this episode, I'm joined by Hannah Coleman, Admissions Coordinator for the College of Arts & Sciences, and Mar Kyles, Academic Coordinator in the Department of Sociology. They are finishing up with the Staff Mentoring Program as a mentor and mentee pair, so I have them on to share the experiences, growth, and insights from both of their perspectives.

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00:30:40

Vision Podcast 97 - Dr. Dana Dillard and National...

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2026/03/17

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Dana Dillard, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and director of the bachelor’s of social work program at MSU. Dana and the Department of Sociology are celebrating Social Work Month with a student-focused event this week, Wednesday, March 18th, from 9:30 to 11:30 am in Bowen Hall 260. The event is open to social work students, faculty, alumni and anyone interested in learning more about the profession. In honor of National Social Work Month, I

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00:28:31

Vision Podcast 96 - Dr. Manuel Rodeiro, Dr. John...

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2026/02/23

In this episode, we are joined by a group of College of Arts & Sciences faculty members who are putting on a political ideology debate for MSU students and the community as a whole. We have Dr. Manuel Rodeiro, Dr. John Bickle, and Dr. Giorgi Lebanidze, all from the Department of Philosophy and Religion as well as Dr. Brian Shoup, The Department Head of Political Science and Public Administration. Their two departments are working together to put on the event, so we have them on to discuss this

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00:27:40

Vision Podcast 95 - Marty Lang, MFA, and Dr. Samyak...

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2026/02/09

In this episode, we’re joined by Marty Lang, MFA, assistant professor in the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre as well as Dr. Samyak Shertok, assistant professor in the Department of English. Both are recent book authors who will be highlighted at the College’s upcoming Book Tasting event on Thursday, February 19 at 4 p.m. in the Grisham Room of the Mitchell Memorial Library. We have them on to highlight the event and peak inside the world of book authoring. event info:

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Vision Podcast 94 - Dr. Jesse Goliath on advocacy in...

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2026/01/20

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jesse Goliath, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures. He recently won the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Community Connections Mosaic Award, a national honor recognizing those who advance advocacy and positive change in the forensic sciences. We discuss his award, the Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons, and his work with statewide law enforcement agencies like field recovery and

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00:26:43

Vision Podcast 93 - Kristina Schoenthaler and college...

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2025/11/10

In this episode, I'm joined by Kristina Schoenthaler, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Psychology who studies college burnout. We talk about resilience and burnout as they relate to a college campus, especially this time of year in the midst of finals. To end, we discuss what we can do to best help ourselves and each other.

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00:24:57

Vision Podcast 92 - Dr. Ted Atkinson and his new...

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2025/10/20

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ted Atkinson, Professor in the Department of English. He recently published a new book titled “Monumental Designs: Infrastructure and the Culture of the Tennessee Valley Authority.” We have him on to learn about his research and the new publication.

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Vision Podcast 91 - Dr. Morgan Robinson, the...

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2025/09/15

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Morgan Robinson, Director of the Institute for the Humanities. The Institute is gearing up for all the events and programs it hosts on campus, and we discuss the the first event, “The Great Balancing Act: Student-Athletes at Mississippi State,” happening this month on September 24 at 6 P.M. in the new Duff Center Auditorium (room 1150).

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00:23:03

Vision Podcast 90 - Dr. Melanie Loehwing and Kate...

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2025/08/13

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Melanie Loehwing, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Arts & Sciences as well as Kate Sawaya, Academic Coordinator. We discuss the new and inventive curriculum opportunities available to our students, like the 3 + 3 advanced law degree, thrive in five, different interdisciplinary study programs, as well as CAS Pass.

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Vision Podcast 89 - Dr. John Bickle, Dr. Jarrod Moss,...

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2025/07/21

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Bickle, a professor of philosophy, Dr. Jarrod Moss, a professor and interim department head for the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Michael Pratte, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology. We discuss Mississippi State’s new applied neuroscience minor and their hard work behind the scenes to make it happen. For more info on the minor: https://www.psychology.msstate.edu/undergraduate-programs/minors

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00:34:57

Vision Podcast 88 - Dr. Deborah Lee and Dr. Brett...

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2025/06/25

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most pressing and complex topics in higher education: the role of artificial intelligence in the classroom. We’re joined by two fantastic guests—Dr. Deborah Lee, Director of Research Impact and AI Strategy, and Dr. Brett Hanley, an Instructor in the Department of English. We’re so glad to have them with us today to explore the promises, challenges, and questions AI raises for students and educators alike.

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00:21:43

Vision Podcast 87 - Max Wamsley discuss CLARUS labs...

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2025/06/02

In this episode, we are joined by Max Wamsley, a Mississippi State chemistry doctoral graduate and MBA student. Last month, Max’s company CLARUS Labs was awarded $10,000 by the Mississippi State University Startup Summit in the Mississippi Made category. Max and his business develop inexpensive and dependable testing systems for pet food manufacturers. We have him on the show to talk about his business, journey, and experience as a Mississippi entrepreneur.

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Vision Podcast 86 - Dr. Mary Dozier and Jarrod...

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2025/05/15

In this episode. we are joined by Dr. Mary Dozier, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, as well as Jarrod Williams, a PhD student on her research team. They work with people in the area, specializing in helping older adults who struggle with hoarding disorder. In honor of May being mental health awareness month, we have them on and talk about their work as well as just how best take care of ourselves and each other.Dr. Dozier is recruiting undergraduate participants for the early

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