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Podcast Episodes
Beyond High Street: Kristi Eckert
Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 2002 alum Kristi Eckert about what drew her to 91做厙, the major she changed from to information systems, and her brand new role at EY.
Parker explores life abroad (Part 2: Living in Luxembourg)
It’s one thing to imagine studying abroad. It’s another to start living it.
Before college begins / After it shapes who you become
A 91做厙 alumna reflects on her college experience, alongside her daughter who prepares to begin her own
Engineering your own confidence
Almost everyone feels like they don’t belong at first
The Story Untold with Wil Haygood
Stories from Haygood’s new book “The War Within the War”
Learning to love a nonlinear life
The foundation for your future doesn’t need to fit neatly into one box
Riding the wave of disruptive technology
Adapting higher education to the age of AI
Say yes and see where it leads
Having courage and curiosity in college will open doors you never imagined
Parker prepares to study abroad (Part 1: The adventure begins)
It isn’t just about where you go. It’s also about who you become along the way.
Hear college life lessons about facing rejection, finding belonging, and learning how to lead
Football dynasties with Mike Brown
The legacy of Paul Brown in Cincinnati and across the NFL
Beyond High Street: Matt Davis
1999 91做厙 alum Matt Davis sits down with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk about his experiences at 91做厙, his move from manufacturing engineering to supply chain consulting, and...
Become someone you never thought you'd be
Hear how finding confidence in college, building community, and becoming a campus leader can change everything
Beyond High Street: Allie Pearson
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Allie Pearson '15 to talk about her time at 91做厙, her career at Procter & Gamble, and how she...
To have a village, you have to be a villager
Learning to lead and teach, stay true to yourself, and how every setback is a path to personal growth
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with Mark Ross, Farmer School alum and Executive In Residence, about his 30+ years at PwC, what led him to return to th...
Building and leading a winning basketball program with Coach Travis Steele
True growth comes from not settling for something safe
Sounds of college life during Homecoming
Hear a high-energy event that brings students, athletes, and alumni together to launch the basketball season in style
Learning from a 20-year Air Force career on people-first leadership
Become part of something bigger
It’s never too late to find your people, get involved, and try something new
Beyond High Street: Justine Lelchuk
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch chats with 2006 Finance, Marketing, and Mandarin alumna Justine Lelchuk about her journey from entrepreneurial beginnings to ...
Beyond High Street: Jamie Schisler
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Jamie Schisler, 1996 Farmer School of Business marketing alum, discusses his career journey from Abercrombie & Fitch to Express, highlights the new Fashio...
Real talk about the moments that matter most
Meet the new host of Major Insight!
Beyond High Street: Alex O'Brien
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Alex O'Brien, a 2002 Finance graduate, talks with Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch about his journey from a first-generation college stud...
Going beyond campus clubs to discover the whole student
Sounds of college life with Stage Left
Visit a magical place on campus where students run the show
Power, politics, and poinsettias
Lessons learned from Joel Robert Poinsett’s life during America’s infancy
What I wish I knew: Advice for my first-year self
College students share the honest advice, unexpected lessons, and opportunities for personal growth they wish they’d known from day one
How research develops and grows into meaningful impact
Facing your deepest college fears
Dive into the real and raw emotions of college as students share anxieties about coming to campus
From first year to finish line: Reflections from graduating superstars
Sad to leave college, but excited for a bright future
Managing the student mental health crisis after COVID
Mental health in college: Normalizing the conversation
Students explore how mindfulness, introspection, and community support can help college students cope and stay grounded, even when everything feel overwhelming
91做厙 Regionals’ partnerships are shaping the future workforce
Addiction, the brain, and how we can change
Exploring substance abuse disorders and therapies through neurobiology
Embracing the exciting and unexpected prospects that await just around the next corner
Finding that independent adult aura
Facing the future with the confidence and independence that only college can bring
Embrace the moment and stress less
College is a place where your confidence will continue to grow
Sounds of college life with The Audubon Society
Awaken to the wonderful world around you!
Your journey through college is just as important as your destination after graduation
Sounds of college life @ The Equestrian Center
Hear about a peaceful place on campus where horses help students find solace and serenity
Becoming who youre meant to be
Success is often shaped by unexpected opportunities. So embrace change and trust the process.
A perfect environment for growth and change
Gain confidence and overcome imposter syndrome on a journey of self-discovery
Beyond High Street: Liz Niehaus
Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1986 finance alum Liz Niehaus about stepping on and off the career ladder, her busy "retirement," and following her father's advice. Listen here
Take those first steps that can lead to incredible experiences far beyond campus
Create a self-portrait of personal growth
Hear how college can be a blank canvas for creativity and confidence
Find balance in college, while learning what it takes to be a campus leader
The myths and fears of feeling behind
With hard work, success is always possible
The fulfillment of forging your own path
Hear about defining success on your own terms, and about how your friends and “found-family” can make all the difference in college
Beyond High Street: Jackie Shropshire
Jackie Shropshire had a successful career in healthcare sales, until he decided to make a change.
91做厙 President Greg Crawford talks about the kinds of college experiences that will last a lifetime
You are enough (Advice for my first-year self)
Part two of our special summer series continues with more advice and inspiration from successful students who have already been through it all.
Never give up (Advice for my first-year self)
Advice and inspiration from successful students who have already been through it all
Beyond High Street: Kenneth Ali
1980 alum is managing partner at Rock Gate Partners.
Myth busting college stereotypes
We get to the bottom of everything you thought you knew about college
Beyond High Street: Lance Theobald
Lance is a 2010 accountancy graduate
Reflections from two senior superstars (part 1)
Hear a conversation that recaps the entire four-year experiences of two amazing students
Reflections from two senior superstars (part 2)
Continuing a conversation that recaps the entire four-year experiences of two amazing students
Beyond High Street: Gopa Dobson
Her favorite building on 91做厙's campus? Millett Hall. Why? Listen and find out!
Inside the life of a rising college band
You never know what might be just around the next corner in college
Beyond High Street: Jillian Griffiths
Jillian is a 1992 Farmer School accountancy graduate
Write your own story through college
Hear about college as the perfect time to embrace feedback, to reinvent yourself, and to become who you really want to become
College success isnt brain science (but it can be!)
Journey deep into the mysterious connections between the brain and behavior
Accomplishing everything everywhere all at once
Hear about inspiring a new generation of female engineers, overcoming imposter syndrome, and about learning how to take a break while still accomplishing all your goals
Beyond High Street: Mary van Praag
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Mary Van Praag, 1987 Farmer School of Business marketing graduate, talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about why she went into consumer products, being...
Hear about striving for excellence in all aspects of life, especially when finding success isn’t easy and not everything goes as planned
Beyond High Street: Mike Smerklo
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Mike Smerklo, an entrepreneur, investor, and author who graduated from the Farmer School of Business in 1991, joins Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch to talk a...
On this episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch sits down with Kia Nalls, a 2001 finance and accountancy graduate, to talk about the scholarship that brought her...
“Get involved where you can, and go for it.” Hear a true student leader talk about how transformative college can really be.
Beyond High Street: Roger Howe
Talking with Roger Howe, Farmer School alum and philanthropist
Beyond High Street: Amy Armstrong
On the latest espisode of Beyond High Street, 91做厙 Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1983 91做厙 graduate Amy Armstrong about her pivot...
Winter break ice breakers (Or having fun conversations in college)
On this special bonus episode, we get warmed up with a symphony of witty banter as college students answer some of the least important questions of our time.
Beyond High Street: John Altman
John Altman talks about flying, 91做厙 vs. joining the Navy, and why he didn't seem to fit in at big companies
A game-changing guide to personal growth
Breaking boundaries between sports and video games, art and history, fashion, pop culture, AI, and more
Beyond High Street: George Heath
A conversation with a 1990 MBA graduate and board of directors member
Staging success in film and in life
Hear what it takes to pursue a career in film, about learning how to break the mold, and to embrace the freedom you’ll find in college
Aspiring to inspire for generations to come
How to help new generations of young students become intelligent, creative, thoughtful, and empathic life-long learners
The road to recovery leads to opportunity
Finding amazing opportunities from challenging situations, why rejection is simply redirection, and how to make the most out of your time in college
Oh, how youll grow (Part 2: studying away)
Hear about the power of networking, finding the confidence to live the life you want, and about learning how capable you really are
Surviving culture shock (Part 1: studying abroad)
Hear about the revelations that arise while studying abroad, ways to deal with culture shock, and about learning how to live on your own
Mental health in college: A student roundtable builds awareness and support
Students share experiences, offer advice for seeking support, and talk about ending the stigma around mental health for students everywhere
Advice for my first-year self: Finding yourself
Part two of our 2023 special series features stories of students facing fears, finding freedom, embracing uncertainty, and overcoming doubt.
Advice for my first-year self: Finding community
Part one of our 2023 summer series features stories of how students can make new friends, create campus communities, and make connections that will last a lifetime.
Take an immersive sonic journey into the magical moments and life-changing experiences that make college life come alive
To find the feel of freedom, dance with discomfort
Hear personal stories and experiences about how finding your “feel” can lead to more freedom and fulfillment
Great game design + finding friends over time
Hear how Gianni Dimacchia ‘24 brings immersive worlds and inspired characters to life as an artist, storyteller, and video game designer
Beyond High Street: Francie Henry
On this episode of Beyond High Street, 1986 Farmer School graduate Francie Henry talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about meeting clients where they are, relationship building, and the class she wi...
Embracing uncertainty in your environment
How embracing uncertainty and building resilience are essential parts of success in college, and in life
The domino effect of success and social support
Hear about the extraordinary power of facing your fears and taking risks, while navigating the unpredictable nature of college and life
Finding yourself through film and philosophy
How a love of movies and music can lead to deep levels of self-awareness and personal understanding
Artfully overcoming imposter syndrome
Hear how Zoë Neubig ’23 overcame imposter syndrome to embrace her true calling as an artist
Daring to dream of neural networks
Hear how a love of math and problem solving can lead to new frontiers in machine learning, artificial intelligence, neural networks, and self-driving cars
Beyond High Street: Steve Katzfey
On the latest episode of Beyond High Street, 2002 grad Steve Katzfey talks with Farmer School of Business dean Jenny Darroch about how his college interests moved from paper science to marketing, t...
Feel lost? How to find your feel for life
How we lost the inner experience of being human and how it can be found again
Beyond High Street: Michael Moses
Michael Moses is Executive Managing Director at GBX Group
Beyond High Street: Shawn Manns-Collins
On the latest episode of Beyond High Street, Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch talks with 1998 accountancy and finance graduate Shawn Manns-Collins about life as a student-athlete at 91做厙,...
Hear Makenzie Knore ’24, Media & Culture and Creative Writing major, talk about inspiring curiosity and enriching lives through media
When sportswashing a World Cup goes wrong
The power and propaganda of “sportswashing” reveals the social and cultural costs of exploiting global sport mega events for dubious geopolitical gains
When acting on intuition takes center stage
Using theatre to inspire, educate, and change lives through the power of art and performance
Beyond High Street: Will Grant
A 2017 finance graduate is Jenny Darroch's latest guest.
Surviving the enrollment cliff
Streamlining the college experience, especially for transfer students, can help solve one of the most critical issues facing higher education
Letting college growth unfold naturally
Avoiding burnout, the value of research lab experience, and the importance of letting things unfold in their own natural ways
Beyond High Street: Suraj Maraboyina
The 2001 political science graduate works in the financing of Hollywood movies and shows.
How one email changed everything
Eckhardt Karsten ’24, a Microbiology and Environmental Sciences major, explains how taking initiative and building confidence are key to finding life-changing opportunities in college
Finding a voice through a love of language
Victoria Lopez Rangel is combing a love of languages with a career field that's greatly in need of more bilingual speech pathologists
Beyond High Street: Michelle Herrick
A chat with Michelle Herrick, Head of Real Estate Banking, JP Morgan Chase
Creating connections across campus
On this episode, we welcome Meredith Aliff '24 to the podcast as the new host of Major Insight.
Confronting the teacher shortage crisis
TEACh Cincinnati aims to address the teacher shortage, while increasing diversity among educators at the same time.
Advice for my first-year self: Getting involved
Hear stories from students who found the courage to step out of their comfort zone and get involved on campus
Advice for my first-year self: Leaving home
Hear stories from students away from home for the first time and learning how to thrive in new environments
Beyond High Street: Vijay Talwar
Vijay Talwar is the guest on the latest episode of Beyond High Street
A Revitalization of Knowing, Speaking, and Being
Gretchen Spenn is helping to strengthen the relationship between 91做厙 and the 91做厙 Tribe of Oklahoma by promoting the language, culture, knowledge, and values of the Myaamia people.
Beyond High Street: Charles Dauch
On the latest episode of Beyond High Street, 2018 91做厙 graduate Charlie Dauch talks with Farmer School dean Jenny Darroch about how he ended up at 91做厙, what playing sports can teach y...
The Zen of Confidence and Character Building: On and Off the Court
Will Stevens, a member of the 91做厙 Men’s Basketball Team, talks about discovering an interest in East Asian Languages and Culture, and how he’s balancing athletics and academics.
Beyond High Street: Michelle Girard
Michelle Girard '87, MA '88 talks with FSB dean Jenny Darroch about her time at 91做厙 and what's happened since.
Major Insight Episode 41 Finding Harmony Between Animals and Music
James Lukenda ’23 talks about his how his different interests of zoology and music performance work together in surprising ways.
Major Insight Episode 42 From the Dance Floor To Psychology and More
Kristina Miljkovic ‘22 combines psychology and public health to help more people live healthier, happier lives.
Major Insight Episode 40 How Nursing Becomes a Labor of Love
Nursing major Molly Ferguson '23 talks about finding a rewarding career dedicated to helping others.
Balancing biomedical engineering, virtual reality, and video games
Learn about unlocking the secrets of human balance inside virtual worlds
Discover the Life-Changing Opportunities of College
How to create connections all across campus
Find Your Purpose and Place in the Humanities (Part 1)
The humanities enrich our lives in illuminating ways. They teach us to think critically, adapt to change, to ask the right questions. They teach us about ourselves, and even what it means to be human.
How Borders Affect Our Perception of the World
On this episode, Terry Tait talks about his research that frames the Iraq War within the emerging field of borderlands studies.
Saving all Species from Extinction with Environmental Science
Max Leveridge wants to protect all species from extinction. On this episode, he talks about connecting a variety of environmental and sociological factors including geological conservation, animal ...
Using Political Science to Fight for Social Change
On this episode, Ellen Florek talks about reexamining the U.S. educational system, her goal to protect women’s rights, and how learning about disabilities studies and social justice can bring...
The Linguistics of Eco-poetics, The Environment, and You
On this episode, Abby speaks about her work with eco-poetics, why it’s so important to appreciate the distinctness and richness of our own unique localities, and more.
Cracking the Code on a Career in Genetics
On this episode, Emily talks about her research experience, career opportunities in genetics, and how others can follow a similar path into this growing field.
How to Become a Local Civic Leader
On this episode, Charles explains how to become civically engaged in your local campus community, the benefits of having a strong alumni base, and a career in public administration.
LGBTQ+ Activism Through Art and Literature
As a student activist for LGBTQ rights, Hannah Clarke believes in being vocal, visible, and adamant about inclusion and acceptance. Hannah’s work also blurs the lines between academics and he...
Unraveling the National Debate on Healthcare
While studying economics and political science at 91做厙, Sara Rosomoff researched the complex history of Medicare and Medicaid unraveling the the ongoing debate about nationalizing health insurance...
How Collecting Sneakers Becomes a Career
On this episode of Major Insight, 91做厙 student and host Jacob Bruggeman talks to Miranda Woods about how studying abroad in Ghana influenced her designs, why she hopes to introduce more authentic ...
On this episode, 91做厙 student Emilio Bloch talks about his work with retina cell regeneration, alternate pathways for people interested in health-related careers, studying public health in Africa,...
What It Really Means to Be a Global Citizen
On this debut episode, Major Insight host and 91做厙 student Jacob Bruggeman speaks with Emily Tatum, who explains how her university experiences helped transform her passions into internships with ...
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