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My friend Dick Hermann, an attorney, author, and columnist writes often about his passion for education reform. We talked about this.

Grandpa Jay Hansen interviews his son, Eric Hansen on the process for creating his dissertation and the follow-on implications

Dr. Fran Close (54) interviews her good friend and colleague Dr. C. Perry Brown (74) about his journey toward becoming an epidemiologist, his work as a researcher and college professor, and the relationships that both keep him grounded and make...

Spouses, Mark Kelly (68) and Carol Kelly (67), have a conversation about their lives together as a married couple as well as their respective careers and plans for the future.

Angeline "Angie" Presley (40) interviews her father, Leslie "Les" Harris (64), about how he stays positive in the face of the injury, infection, and loss.

Each member of the scientific ocean drilling community has a unique story for when and how they became involved. Patty Standring sailed as a sedimentologist on JOIDES Resolution for Expedition 401, but her introduction goes back before she ever stepped...

One Small Step partners Richard "Wray" White (69) and Margaret "Peggy" Williams (71) discuss their backgrounds, their shared experience of parenthood, mental health, news media, and the challenge of connecting with others across political difference.

Jill Marshall, Assistant Professor of Geology at the University of Arkansas thought she was ready to go to college, but there she was on the campus of Boston University as a freshman overwhelmed by her surroundings and on shaky financial...

One Small Step partners Jerry Thurston (60) and Duvi Matsumara (52) have a conversation about teaching at neighboring community colleges, having a balance between work and good relationships in life, and supporting the idea of taking chances to their younger...

Eric Payne (35) talks to facilitator Mia Raquel (24) about growing up in Fresno and working to give back to his community. He describes some of the struggles faced by members of his community, analyzes the underrepresentation of black and...

During the Golden Raider event for retirees, I had the privilege of speaking with a former GRCC staff member, Penni, about their journey at the school. They shared insightful anecdotes about their time, highlighting the impact GRCC had on their...

Hi there! Here’s an interview for my college ethics class about what sort of actions and thoughts goes into an actor’s mind if they were put in a complicated scenario. A peer of mine, Joshua, is being interviewed by me...

Dr. Linda Elliott-Nelson (62) is interviewed by her husband Randy Nelson (63) and their son Ben Nelson (27), who ask Linda about her career in education. She remembers deciding to be a teacher, early memories of being a Spanish professor,...

Melissa Scruggs is currently working towards earning her PhD in Volcanology at UC Santa Barbara, and there's nothing else in the world she would rather be doing. But she didn't always know this- after dropping out of high school to...

During the Golden Raider event for retirees, I had the privilege of speaking with a former GRCC staff member, Paul, about their journey at the school. They shared insightful anecdotes about their time, highlighting the impact GRCC had on their...

This is me talking to my dad about what it was like growing up a military brat, and what he did after he left home at 17.

Brian C. Lorio, lecturer in the Speech, Communications, and Theater Arts Department at Borough of Manhattan Community College, reflects with (now) former student, Dafina Trepca, about her experiences in his public speaking class during the Spring 2023 semester as well...

Brian, a lecturer at Borough of Manhattan Community College, and Christian, a (now) former student, reflect upon their experiences in public speaking class as well as the college experience. Brian reflects with Christian about his growth as a person and...

One Small Step conversation partners Miles McCrimmon (58) and Jay McConville (58) discuss their careers and their concerns about their political parties. Miles speaks about his career in higher education and what he's learned from working in a community college....