From Rags to Riches; from the poverty of a small mining town to the city-life of northern virginia.

The limitations of growing up in a coal mining town, going to college, and becoming a respected teacher in a newly developing Virginia school system.

FYS Interview about the theme of ROTC with Jocob Finton by Kevin Joo

I interviewed Jacob Finton for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

FYS Interview about the theme of pandemics with Susan Stewart by Cassidy Evans.

I interviewed Susan Stewart for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme of Pandemics with Blaine Nease, by Gavin Nease.

I interviewed Blaine Nease, M.D. for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral...

FYS Interview about Speech Language Pathology Profession with Sherri Wells by Bethany Nutter

I interviewed Sherri Wells (name of interviewee) for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories....

FYS interview about the theme of legacy with Faith Adkins by Megan Adkins

I interviewed Faith Adkins for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

Interviewing Moises Cornado by Shynice Youmans

Interviewed Moises Cornado, a senior at E&S. Both his parents are immigrants from Mexico. He is considered a second generation. In this interview, listeners will learn about Moises.

FYS interview about the theme of protests with Joelle Williams by Claire Kenney
November 3, 2020 App Interview

I interviewed Joelle Williams for my first year seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral histories....

FYS interview about the theme of legacy based questions with Debbi Mahan by Trace Mahan

I interviewed Debbi Mahan for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book Ask...

FYS interview about the theme of legacy with Daniel Guidi by Danielle Kimberlin

I interviewed Daniel Guidi for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

FYS Interview about the theme of Medical Carrers with Dr. Amy (Ally) Roy by Bryahnna Bailey

I interviewed Dr. Amy (Ally) Roy for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank...

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Arghavan Nawaby and Caroline Valdes

Friends Arghavan Nawaby (54) and Caroline "Leilani" Valdes (49) came together as students at the McComb’s business school Executive MBA program. The two reflect on their friendship, personal experiences that shaped their values, and their time at the University of...

Audrey Robinson: African American French Creole Biologist

In today's interview, host Roo Markham(17) interviews Audrey Robinson(80) Bout her childhood in Texas and then transitioning to higher education on the East Coast.

“This was my dream since day one.”

I interviewed Professor Haroon Malik for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's...

"Get it whether it's there or not," An interview with Mabel Pauline Stutler Wilson

Mabel Wilson (95) speaks about her life with her grandson Adam Wilson (35). Stories include her father running from the 'rebels' during the civil war, how she raised three kids alone after her husband was killed in the Korean War,...

FYS interview about the theme of Careers with Marybeth Beller by Jasper Ball

I interviewed Marybeth Beller for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS Class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

FYS Interview about the theme of creativity questions with Rheannon Freeman by Avery Post

I interviewed Rheannon Freeman for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book...

FYS Interview about the theme of protests with Ron Maynard by Wyat Draper

I interviewed Ron Maynard for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral histories....

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Dolores Duenez, Lora Holt, and Tony Duenez

Siblings Lora Holt (57) and Tony Duenez (53) interview their mother, Dolores Duenez (80), about her years growing up in El Paso, her time in California juggling college and motherhood, and the influence of creativity and the arts in their...

FYS interview about the theme of protests and with Isaiah Johnson by Cam Menear

I interviewed Isaiah Johnson for my first year seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtful developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme of Accounting with Tessa Carr by Preston Moehling

I interviewed Professor Tessa Carr for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s...

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Marisol "When the Dreamer stuff passed it was a like an answered prayer…"

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Marisol Roten. Marisol, a Mother of 3, and I have a conversation about her experiences growing up in the Rio Grande Valley. The experience of growing up without her biological father, having...

FYS Interview about the theme of protests with Joelle Williams by Claire Kenney
November 2, 2020 App Interview

I interviewed Joelle Williams for my first year seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral histories....

FYS Interview about the theme of pandemics with Desiree and Brett by Brianna Thomas

I interviewed Desiree Thomas and Brett Cummings for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories,...

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Shudde Fath and Betsy Fath Hiller

Shudde Fath (106) is McCombs school of business's oldest alumni. She reminisces with her daughter Betsy Fath Hiller (71) on her experiences as one of the few women at her college and filing a federal discrimination lawsuit against the Texas Workforce...