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The Forward Together Podcast highlights Wichita State University's priorities, projects and people.

Rick Muma


    • Dec 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Episode 10 - Wichita State R&D with Industry and Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 29:37


    In this episode of Wichita State University’s “Forward Together” podcast, President Rick Muma speaks with John Tomblin, senior vice president for Industry and Defense and executive director of WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research. They discuss the evolution and advancement of research at Wichita State, including how Tomblin has grown WSU’s aerospace engineering R&D portfolio […]

    Episode 9 - Education in Kansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 34:08


    Episode description: In this episode of Wichita State University's “Forward Together” podcast, President Rick Muma talks about the state of education in Kansas with two extraordinary educational leaders: Wichita Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Alicia Thompson; and Wichita State University Provost, Dr. Shirley Lefever. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State […]

    Episode 8 - Name, Image and Likeness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 28:55


    Episode description: In this episode of Wichita State University’s “Forward Together” podcast, President Rick Muma talks with Kevin Saal, who was hired as director of athletics at Wichita State University in June. Kevin is leading Shocker athletics during a time of significant change – name, image and likeness, the transfer portal and conference realignment top the […]

    Episode 7 - Performing Arts: WSU on the National Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 28:49


    Episode description: In this episode of Wichita State University’s “Forward Together” podcast, President Rick Muma talks with Julius Thomas III and Amy Baker Schwiethale — two graduates of the WSU School of Performing Arts. Julius Thomas III is an actor, singer and dancer with credits in movies, television and stage —  including starring roles in […]

    Episode 6 - LatinX Food, Culture and Community in Wichita

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 32:57


    Episode description: Celebrate the food and culture of the LatinX community with WSU President Rick Muma in the latest episode of the “Forward Together” podcast. Dr. Muma speaks with WSU faculty members and LatinX cultural researchers Dr. Enrique Navarro and Dr. Rocío Del Águila.  The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita […]

    Episode 5 - Innovation at Wichita State

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 28:35


    Episode description: On this episode of the Forward Together podcast, WSU President Dr. Rick Muma and his guests commemorate Innovation Month by discussing a few of the exciting innovations developed by WSU faculty and alumni. Special guests are Darren DeFrain, associate professor of English at WSU; and Khalid Raza, WSU alum and co-founder of Viptela.

    Episode 4 - Research at Wichita State

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 28:28


    On this episode of the Forward Together podcast, WSU President Dr. Rick Muma and his guests discuss cutting-edge research being done at Wichita State University. To celebrate Women’s History Month, President Muma speaks with Dr. Melinda Laubach-Hock, director of sustainment at WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research; and Dr. Coleen Pugh, vice provost for research […]

    Episode 3 - Providing Access to Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 26:09


    Watch a video of the podcast The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for […]

    Episode 2 - Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 30:05


    Watch a video of the podcast The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good. Episode Description: On this episode of the Forward Together podcast, WSU President Dr. Rick Muma and his guests reflect on and celebrate all that Wichita State University has accomplished in 2021. Special guests include James Chung, founder of Reach Advisors and author of the Chung Report; and Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan, vice president of engagement and planning at Wichita State University. See all episodes

    Episode 1 - Digital Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 23:49


    In this inaugural Forward Together podcast, we focus on digital transformation in the arts. We're joined by Shocker alum Dean Hargrove — writer, director and producer, whose credits include “Columbo” and “Matlock — and Wichita State's dean of the College of Fine Arts, Dr. Rodney Miller

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