Passion and Practicality: A Liberal Arts Podcast: Recent Episodes
Southern New Hampshire University Liberal Arts
Passion and Practicality is a podcast series produced by Southern New Hampshire University‘s Liberal Arts department, which includes academic programs in Communication, Composition, Creative Writing, English, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, History, Literature, and Philosophy. In this podcast series, faculty, staff, and guests discuss the career paths open to graduates of those programs, the research and creative work of practitioners in the field, and other interesting stuff.
In this History Speaker Series event, we catch up with Dr. Matt Schandler to discuss advances in generative artificial intelligence in the year since his last appearance, and we talk about the historical skills that still matter in an AI world.
In this special edition of Wireside Chat, Jacob Powers, dean of SNHU's online Master's program in Creative Writing, and Paul Witcover, dean of SNHU's Online MFA, discuss the graduate study of Creative Writing and answer questions from the audience about SNHU's two online graduate programs in Creative Writing. If you are interested in studying Creative Writing at the graduate level but uncertain whether the MA or the MFA is the right choice for you, you will not want to miss this informative webinar!
In this episode, we talk with Tara Nugues, Community Engagement Manager at Reading Partners in New York, about her path from studying languages, history, and economics to building a career in nonprofit community engagement. Tara shares how working in hospitality, completing an AmeriCorps service year, and drawing on what she learned in college helped her grow as a communicator, problem solver, and relationship builder. This episode may be especially helpful for those interested in nonprofit work, education, community partnerships, public service, or people-centered roles that require adaptability and strong judgment. Listeners will come away with a clearer sense of how broad academic interests can connect to meaningful work and long-term professional growth.
Wireside Chat is excited to feature alum Amber-Nicole Stephens! Writing under the pen name of Savannah Stephens, Amber-Nicole sold her thesis novel, a dark paranormal fantasy titled Witch Queen Rising, in a two-book deal with Gollancz in the UK and Ace here in the US. Join us as Amber-Nicole reads from her novel, recounts her journey to publication, and shares what lies ahead!
In this History Speaker Event, Dr. Rob Clemm discusses A Violent Peace: A Global History of the Interwar Period, which he co-edited and contributed. Rob and Rob discuss the book development process, a bit about military historiography, his upcoming book on the history of cartography in Africa, and reminisce about the glory days of grad school.
Word for Word is proud to welcome award-winning author Courtney Milan. Ms. Milan began her career with a starred review in Publisher's Weekly and has never looked back. A self-publishing pioneer, she has gone on to become one of the top-selling and best-reviewed Romance authors writing today. Her bestselling historical romances are known for their wit, characterization, and plot. Ms. Milan's background in law—she clerked for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor—has made her a leading authority on copyright, contracts, and intellectual property. She has been a steadfast champion of author rights, as well as a staunch advocate for women and diversity in publishing.
For this year's Publishing Panel, Word for Word is proud to welcome two industry experts! Jane Friedman needs no introduction to aspiring writers. Her book "The Business of Becoming a Writer" is used as a class text in the Online MFA and in many other degree programs. Her long-running newsletter "The Bottom Line" provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals. In 2023, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World. Laura Stanfill is an author, editor and the publisher of Forest Avenue Press. Her book "A Writer’s Guide to Unlocking Your Story, Choosing a Publishing Path and Honoring Your Creative Journey" appeared in 2025.
Arts administrator and SNHU alum Adriane Clark shares how a communication degree, a creative writing program she discovered later in life, and a willingness to stay curious opened doors to career opportunities she never knew existed. She makes the case that, especially now, being a generalist who can connect across fields and adapt what you know to what a role needs is one of the most powerful things you can be.
Wireside Chat is thrilled to welcome back Online MFA instructor and bestselling author Melissa Marr! Melissa's most recent novel, Greta Gets the Girl, was published in January from Bramble, the romance imprint of TOR. Her novel A Treason of Magic, publishing in June, is a Regency-era fantasy and the first in a duology. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion about crossing genres, writing comic books, and what MFA students need to know about today's volatile publishing landscape.
In this History Speaker Series event, Dr. Elisabeth Davis discusses her book, Catholic Sisters, Narratives of Authority, and the Native American Boarding Schools, 1847-1918, and her upcoming book on Laura Ingalls Wilder, the community around Wilder and her family, and what that story says about the development of the American West.
Word for Word is proud to welcome New York Times bestselling author Malinda Lo. Malinda's novel Last Night at the Telegraph Clubwon the National Book Award, the Stonewall Book Award, the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, a Printz Honor, and was an LA Times Book Prize finalist. Join us as she reads from Telegraph Club and answers questions about her writing journey!
Senior copywriter at Southwest Airlines, author, filmmaker, and self-described liberal arts poster child Lisa Johnson Mitchell shares how staying open, curious, and true to her own voice carried her from writing punny headlines in a college newspaper to a decades-long career on Madison Avenue and beyond. She makes a compelling case that liberal arts graduates are exactly what successful creative teams are looking for, due to their unique and timeless ability to think across disciplines, tell a story, and connect with an audience.
Wireside Chat proudly welcomes Online MFA alum Jessica L. Cozzi, whose YA Romance thesis novel, We've Hit Turbulence, was picked up by an agent after a SNHU Pitch Weekend and was published by Delacorte in January! Not content to rest on her laurels, Jess has already sold two more novels to Delacorte! Join us as she reads from her work and traces her path to literary success both as an author and as a publicist for William Morrow!
In this History Speaker Series event, Ryan Walker, an alumnus of Southern New Hampshire University undergraduate history program and a doctoral student at the University of Portsmouth, discusses the concept of microhistory and his recent book on Henry Breault, The Silent Service’s First Hero: The First Submariner to Receive the Medal of Honor.
SNHU Communication alum Olivia Hatley is an executive assistant at an international insurance organization whose role has grown to sit at the center of organizational communication and philanthropy efforts. She reflects on the importance of choosing a path that's true to who you are, and why aligning your gifts and values with the right program is the foundation for a career that can weather any challenge.
Wireside Chat is proud to welcome Online MFA alum Kendra Vaughan, whose thesis novel, The Plymbury Witch, has become a local bestseller around New England thanks to Kendra's powerful prose and promotional skills! Tune in to hear her read from the novel and share her secrets for self-publishing success!
SNHU double alum Zac LaPoint shares how creative writing became the unexpected foundation for a career fighting poverty in his community. He makes the case that liberal arts is the underpinning connecting a range of fields, including human services, making it a legitimate 'related field' when applying for roles that might not immediately seem like a fit. He also weighs in on AI's growing presence in human services, and why it can never replace art, human caring, or the critical thinking that liberal arts graduates bring to the table.
Join Word for Word as we honor the winners of the 11th Annual Penmen Review Fall Fiction Contest with readings of their winning stories and a Q&A with the writers!
SNHU alum Gabbi Hall shares her journey from coordinating the university's iconic bus tour campaign to reporting on Olympic skiing and ultimately leading creative teams as an advertising director. She illuminates how curiosity and openness shaped her path, and how her liberal arts background deepened her understanding of human experience, making her a better marketer.
Word for Word proudly welcomes horror master Paul Tremblay! Paul has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, Sheridan Le Fanu, and Massachusetts Book awards and is the New York Times bestselling author of "Horror Movie: A Novel," "The Beast You Are," "The Pallbearers Club," "Survivor Song," "Growing Things and Other Stories," "Disappearance at Devil's Rock," "A Head Full of Ghosts," and the crime novels "The Little Sleep" and "No Sleep Till Wonderland." His novel "The Cabin at the End of the World" was adapted into the Universal Pictures film “Knock at the Cabin.” Tune in as Paul reads from "Horror Movie" and answers questions from the audience about horror, the differences between movies and fiction, and AI.
In part two of our conversation, MFA alum and entrepreneur Brittany McMunn shares the steps she took to channel her passion for writing into a thriving career as an editor and publishing partner, and how that decision helped her transcend a difficult period of her life. She describes how the value of tenacity, and creative writing skills of storytelling and landing a message set her and her clients apart in roles across industries.
In this History Speaker Series event, Monique Taylor discusses her book, Suicide Jockeys: The Making of the World War II Combat Glider Pilot, which describes the training and missions of glider pilots in the US Army Air Corps, who were charged with delivering soldiers and equipment behind enemy lines. Here, Monique will discuss with Rob and Jimmy her career and training as a historian and the research and writing process for Suicide Jockeys.
SNHU alum Brittany McMunn shares her winding path from pre-med student to healthcare industry manager to publishing entrepreneur, revealing how a personal crisis led her to rediscover her passion for writing and editing. She explains how her communications degree and MFA gave her the skills to command a room, understand diverse perspectives, and ultimately build three literary ventures that help authors find their place in the industry.
Wireside Chat welcomes Online MFA instructor Alex DiFrancesco! A multi-genre writer and transmasc person (they/them), Alex is the author of the novels Transmutation, All City, Psychopomps, and Breaking the Curse. Their work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, the Guardian, Electric Literature, Lit Hub, Tin House, and more. Join us as we talk with Alex about genre-bending and blending, climate fiction, and the realities of building and sustaining a writing life as a trans person today.
Our guest Aimee Terravechia shares her “zigzag” career journey from a bachelor’s in English literature to roles in sales, marketing, journalism, nonprofit leadership, and advocacy. She illuminates how academic skills like critical analysis and storytelling became professional strengths that help her navigate complex legislation to make real community impact.
Word for Word opens a new season with our annual Instructor Spotlight event! We are thrilled to welcome MA instructor Dan Gleason and Online MFA instructor Tracy Crow as our special guests! Dan is a graduate of the famed Iowa Writers' Workshop who has worked as a journalist for an array of top national magazines. His new true-crime book, "Life Without: The Wrongful Conviction of Sandy Shaw," was just published from Bloomsbury. Tracy is an author of fiction and nonfiction, a literary agent, an editor, a publisher, and a veteran. She is the president and CEO of the MilSpeak Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting creative writing in the military community. Her award-winning memoir "Eyes Right" provided an uncensored look at the Marines from a woman’s perspective.
In this History Speaker Series event, Roger Newman discusses his recent book, Boys. Dr. Newman is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology, specializing in the care of women with multiple gestations. He has authored hundreds of papers, chapters, and books. At this event, Dr. Newman discusses his approach to historical fiction, how the book reflects real events in his family’s past, and the book publication process.
Join us as Wireside Chat welcomes Online MFA Instructor Cindy Skaggs! Cindy is the author of seven novels, two novellas, and, most recently, a guidebook for new novelists, "Dear Someday Writer." She holds an MA and an MFA in creative writing and has ten years of experience teaching writing and creative writing in higher education. She is an advocate for military and veteran issues, and in 2019-2020 spearheaded the Veteran Expressive Writing Workshop in conjunction with the Colorado Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Join us as Wireside Chat welcomes Online MFA Instructor Jerico Lenk! Jerico's fiction and poetry combine formal experimentation, queer identities and mythological reimaginings. His current work in progress is a novel adaptation of the Apollo and Hyacinth myth. He is the author of The Missing, a YA novel set in the Victorian-era and featuring queer ghost-hunters, and his novel In the Pines was shortlisted for the First Pages Prize in 2020.
In this History Speaker Series event, historian Aly Riley discusses her recent book, She Spies: Women of the American Revolution, Their Heroic Missions, and Agent 355 Revealed, her experience with self-publication, and her future projects.
Wireside Chat welcomes Online MFA instructor Cynthea Liu! Cynthea has published with Penguin Random House, Disney/Marvel, S&S, Sterling, and Scholastic in formats including picture books, transitional readers, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult novels. She has also written film adaptations and audiobook scripts for full-cast narration. As a consultant and editor, she takes on publishing projects requiring a story architect, project manager or managing editor for private clients and companies that represent independent authors, musicians, social media influencers and celebrities. In short, she does it all! Tune in to learn her success secrets!
Wireside Chat welcomes Online MFA instructor Holley Cornetto! Holley is a writer, librarian, professor, book reviewer for Publisher's Weekly, and transplanted Southerner who now calls New Jersey home. She is the author of the novels They Are Cursed Like You (with S. O. Green, 2023) and We Haunt These Woods (2022). Join us as we talk about the horror genre, book reviewing for fun and profit, the joys and challenges of literary collaboration, and more!
In this History Speaker Series event, public historian Beth Van Duzer, a recent graduate of SNHU’s graduate program in History, discusses her career as a historian and her work with local government in preparation for the America250 celebration.
Wireside Chat welcomes MFA instructor Marianna Boncek! Marianna is an author, teacher, performance poet, playwright, researcher, and Egyptologist--yes, that means mummies! She has published poetry, nonfiction about ghost-hunting and missing persons, and works of fiction, both YA and adult. Join us as we talk about her writing journey and her love of mystery and the macabre! And mummies!
Alycia Harris presents “Eco-Icons and Green Signals: Examining the Visual Language of Sustainability.” Alycia Harris and Helen G. Hammond present “Sustainable Minds: Teaching Conscious.” Lisa Jacovsky presents “Sustainable Futures: Green Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Agents of Environmental and Social Change.” Kathy Spencer, Linda Savage, and Kiley Church present “Reimagining Environmental Justice: Addressing Past Injustices, Present Conflicts, and Future Solutions through Policy, Property, and Cultural Perspectives.” Kayla Stoll presents “New Hampshire Environmental Education Bill.” Luvuyo Batyi presents “The Miracle of the Diverse Portulacaria Afra Bushel: An Evaluation of Local South African Flora on its Potential Ecological Impact Through Carbon Sequestration.”
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Patricia Weeks presents “Imperfectly Perfect.” Mac Scotty McGregor presents “Reclaiming the Earth: How Positive Masculinity Can Reshape Environmental Conservation.” Alena Shellenbean presents “Wild Home: The View from the Tent Flap throughout American History.” Georgena Luiso “Waste Not Want Not: How Cultural Perspectives Towards Plastic Implementation Hinder Large-Scale Plastic Waste Mitigation Techniques.”
Saikat Pradhan presents “The Past, Present and Future of Environmental (In)Justice in India: A Bioregional Reading of Orijit Sen’s River of Stories.” John Bessai, Independent Scholar presents “Reclaiming the Toxic Sublime: Environmental Witnessing and the Aporia of Canadian Public Memory.”
Lisa Jacovsky presents “Framing Change: Artistic Expressions of Environmental and Social Transformation.” Scott Courtney presents “The Silk Road and the Sound of Exchange: Musical Instruments as Environmental and Cultural Artifacts.”
Jacob Haqq Misra presents “Long-term Scenario Modeling of Governance on Earth and Beyond.” Jeremy R. Pauley presents “Maximizing Potential: Through Neuroscience, Psychology, and Ethical AI Integration.” Michael A. Babcock presents “Stewardship in Artificial Environments: An Ecological Approach to AI Pedagogy.”
Laman Tasch presents “The Impact of Social, Political, and Cultural Environments on Flamenco Art: From Marginality to UNESC Heritage, A Journey through Andalusian Identity”
Oriana Smy presents “The Plasticene Ocean: The Dynamic Human Dimensions of Marine Plastic Pollution.” Fabienne Sowa presents “Made in USA: A Photo Essay on Coastal Wildlife, Human Presence, and the Future of Shared Shores.”
Aditi Basu presents “Resilience Theory as a Framework of Architectural History? An Analysis of Traditional Houses in Modern Times.”
Olawale Yemisi presents "'Take Your Herds and Leave Our Land, Animals': Grazing Land Allocation Politics and Resources Conflicts in Farmer Herdsmen Relations in Nigeria." Guyma Noel presents "Exploring Ethical Balance in Climate Change Negotiations for Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies Through A Polycentric Approach." Soumya Ranjan Gahir presents "Postcolonial Environmentalism in Practice: Can India Lead South Asia Toward Just Sustainability?"
Adam T. Hogan presents “Stewardship Revisited: Christians and the Good Earth.” Melvin L. Otey presents “Toward a Broader Theocentric Environmentalism.” Charles R. Hamilton presents “Environmental Ethics for Rural Sustainability.”
In this welcome address that opens the Past, Present, and Future of the Human Environment conference, Associate Dean Rob Denning discusses the 1969 Governor's Conference on California's Changing Environment to demonstrate what has changed and what has not changed regarding humanity's interactions with the natural environment.
In this roundtable conversation, SNHU students discuss the question "What can individuals do to improve their communities in times of chaos?"
In this keynote address for the April 2025 Ethics in Action event., Dr. Mark Miller discusses recent discoveries regarding brain development, focusing on how to live well in our current technological world.
In this Ethics In Action event, Jeffrey Landon presents "Beyond Giving: Community Investment" and Emerita Garcia presents "Insights from 20 Years as a Foster Mom."
Wireside Chat welcomes Online MFA instructor Amy Bai! Amy will discuss her writing journey, including how her career began with a bet, why she loves YA, and how she has persevered through career changes, an MFA, and starting her own editing and writing business! Plus a deep dive into POV!
Join us as Wireside Chat welcomes Online MFA instructor Amber Logan! Amber is a university professor, freelance editor, and author of speculative fiction living in Kansas with her husband and two children. In addition to degrees in Psychology, Liberal Arts, and International Relations, Amber holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England. Her debut novel, The Secret Garden of Yanagi Inn (CamCat 2022), is an adult retelling of the children's classic The Secret Garden. Tune in as we talk about retellings, how a creative writing PhD differs from an MFA, and more!
Wireside Chat is proud to welcome Online MFA instructor Nicole Melleby! Nicole is an award-winning author with an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. If you have wondered how publishers draw the line between MG and YA fiction, here is your chance to learn from an expert! As a writer whose books feature LGBTQ+ characters, Nicole has also been on the front lines of book bans and challenges. We talk with her about her writer's journey, upcoming projects, and how writers can fight back against censorship.
Word for Word honors five recent graduates of SNHU's online BA, MA, and MFA creative writing programs. Recommended by instructors and selected by Associate Deans Jacob Powers and Paul Witcover for their high literary achievement, these five outstanding writers read from their work, representing all the graduates of their respective programs.
Word for Word welcomes two of the top literary agents in the business, Joshua Bilmes and Lucienne Diver, for a discussion of the role agents play in the publishing world and what the career of a literary agent requires in an age of seismic changes to the literary landscape.
Word for Word proudly welcomes award-winning author Tananarive Due! A leading voice in Black speculative fiction, Due has won an American Book Award, an NAACP Image Award and a British Fantasy Award. Join us as she reads from and discusses her latest novel, The Reformatory, a searing work of history, resilience, and the supernatural.
Wireside Chat proudly welcomes instructor Tracy Crow Weidemaier! Author. Literary Agent. Editor. Publisher. Veteran. Tracy wears many hats! Listen in as we talk about career multitasking, her work with the MilSpeak Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting creative writing in the military community, and her fiction, nonfiction and work-for-hire projects!
In this History Speaker Series event, public historian Karen Sieber discusses her career as a public historian and historical consultant, focusing on her recent research on Moses Dickson and the Underground Railroad in Minnesota. Karen received her master's degree in public history from Loyola University Chicago. She is best known as the creator of Visualizing the Red Summer, which is part of the AP African American Studies curriculum nationwide. Her work has been featured by the Library of Congress, National Archives, American Historical Association, Smithsonian and others. She also appears as an expert on Black history in documentaries like the CBS, Smithsonian, and BET collaboration, Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy. Last year she led the scholarly team for the NEH award winning series, “Examining Military History from the Margins.” In 2025 she will be developing a series of documentary shorts funded by PBS related to America’s 250th anniversary. She will also be leading preservation, exhibit design, and outreach efforts for a project in St. Paul, Minnesota, related to Pullman Porter history. She also teaches public history courses in Southern New Hampshire's graduate History program.
Word for Word is proud to welcome award-winning author Jeffrey Ford! Ford’s fiction has garnered World Fantasy, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, and Nebula awards. Join us as Jeff reads a new story, "Plunged in the Years," discusses his writing apprenticeship with John Gardner, and shares his wisdom about workshopping, the writer's subconscious, and more!
In this special edition of Wireside Chat, Associate Deans Paul Witcover and Jacob Powers answer questions about SNHU's online MFA and MA creative writing programs. If you are a creative writer looking to take your passion for words to the graduate level, this is a great place to start!
In this History Speaker Series event, José Ernesto Peláez discusses his research and his experience transitioning from the online Master of Arts degree program in History at Southern New Hampshire University to an in-person doctoral program in History at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. Additional topics for discussion include the decision to pursue a doctoral degree, applying to programs, expectations of students in doctoral programs, and strategies for researching and writing history.
The five winners of the 10th Annual Penmen Review Fall Fiction Contest read their winning stories and discuss their writing journeys. Welcome N. Ryan Tucker, Jesse Teller, Amy Midgett, Jenel Alan, and Megan Okonsky!
In this History Speaker Series event, Dr. David Valladares discusses his career and his new book, England’s Response to Hitler in the 1930s: Empire, Appeasement, and the Cliveden Set, which discusses political and strategic efforts by British aristocrats to support Nazi Germany’s rearmament efforts and the annexation of Austria and Czechoslovakia. More information about the book can be found on the publisher's website. Dr. Valladares received his doctoral degree in history from Florida State University and teaches history at Southern New Hampshire University.
In which Wireside Chat hosts Melissa Hart and Paul Witcover welcome instructor and author Frank Sennett, who talks about the pacing and structure of thrillers, his surprising favorite novel, how to develop your unique voice as a writer, and much more!
Ethics in Action is an event series hosted each year by the Liberal Arts team that focuses on student discussion, ethical reflection, and collaboration around current issues. The Fall 2024 Ethics in Action event was a student conference that took place on December 11, 2024, and focused on leadership in the 21st century.
In this panel, a group of community leaders and employers from different industries speaks to what leadership looks like in the 21st century.
Ethics in Action is an event series hosted each year by the Liberal Arts team that focuses on student discussion, ethical reflection, and collaboration around current issues. The Fall 2024 Ethics in Action event was a student conference that took place on December 11, 2024, and focused on leadership in the 21st century.
The keynote for Ethics in Action featured Dr. Christopher Preston, Professor of Philosophy from the University of Montana. The title of his address is “Ethicist Gone Feral: Where Philosophy Counts in a Changing World.
Ethics in Action is an event series hosted each year by the Liberal Arts team that focuses on student discussion, ethical reflection, and collaboration around current issues. The Fall 2024 Ethics in Action event was a student conference that took place on December 11, 2024, and focused on leadership in the 21st century.
In Conference Session 2, Edil Sandoval will present on “The Ethical, Political, and Cultural Implications of Repatriating Indigenous Art: Leadership and Responsibility in Restitution. Following that, Jonathan Murphy will present “Transformative Leadership: Ethical Mentorship for the Formerly Incarcerated.” This panel is moderated by Rob Denning, the Associate Dean for the online undergraduate and graduate history programs at Southern New Hampshire University.
Ethics in Action is an event series hosted each year by the SNHU Liberal Arts team that focuses on student discussion, ethical reflection, and collaboration around current issues. The Fall 2024 Ethics in Action event was a student conference that took place on December 11, 2024, and focused on leadership in the 21st century.
In Conference Session 1, Anne Collier will present “The Ethics of VIP Status.” Following that, Chloe Price will present “Leading Humanity Back into Balance with Nature through the Implementation of the Indigenous Worldview and Traditional Ecological Knowledge.” This panel is moderated by Paul Witcover, the Associate Dean for the online Master of Fine Arts program at Southern New Hampshire University.
In which Wireside Chat is joined by Online MFA instructor Jan Elizabeth Watson, author of the contemporary fiction novels "Asta in the Wings" and "What Has Become of You"! We discuss the appeal of pseudonyms, ambition as a creative goad, red flags writers should know before querying agents and editors, and more!
In this History Speaker Series event, Dr. Margaret MacDonald discusses her professional and academic career, her advocacy work as a public historian, and her research on Carolyn Beatrice Parker, the first Black woman known to receive an advanced degree in physics and worked on the Dayton Project, part of the Manhattan Project, during World War II.
Join us as Word for Word celebrates SNHU's creative writing instructors in a special event spotlighting Young Adult fiction! Award-winning writers and SNHU instructors Melissa Marr and Adrienne Kisner read from their works-in-progress, discuss their writing journeys, and share insights into today's YA fiction market!
In which Wireside Chat is joined by Online MFA instructor and award-winning author Kait Ballenger! Lovers of paranormal romance and dark romantasy will not want to miss this episode, as Kait shares an insider's view of romance publishing today and talks about her love of villainous heroes and spicy redemption arcs.
How many times have you graded a narrative from a student that helped them process a difficult time in their life or assisted another student with researching a controversial topic as they became passionate about healing a societal ill? Join composition instructors Bonnie Fox and InnaRae Guy in exploring avenues to support students who find themselves on a healing journey while working on course writing projects.
Word for Word proudly welcomes award-winning, bestselling writer Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, author of the collection Friday Black and the novel Chain-Gang All-Stars. Listen as this young literary superstar reads and discusses his work, his writer’s journey, and the uses and abuses of violence in fiction.
At this event, Dr. Matt Schandler discusses the effects of artificial intelligence on the study, research, and writing of history. Topics of discussions include the origins of Generative AI; emerging historical applications beyond text, image, and video; working with bots; AI in academic settings; AI output as source material; academic integrity and AI use; best practices and dangerous practices; and future-proofing one's skillset.
Matt Schandler is a historian of technology, data scientist, and political scientist who studies the histories of domestic digital technologies, environmental technological systems. artificial intelligence, digital gaming, and information technologies. In addition to teaching the undergraduate capstone course at SNHU, he teaches courses on The History of Everything; Data Science for the Social Good; World History and Technology; and Technology, Society, and Public Policy at Chestnut Hill College.
This event was recorded on October 11, 2024 and originally broadcast on the Working Historians podcast feed.
In which Wireside Chat is joined by Abigail Baia, a writer who wears many hats: MFA instructor, author, editor, and publisher. She is also an alum of the Online MFA! Tune in to learn Abby's multitasking success secrets!
In which Wireside Chat is joined by Online MFA instructor Sidney Williams, who reveals the secret behind the name of his website, 'Sidisalive,' shares the playlist for his funeral, and talks about his horror and offbeat detective novels and how to get along with editors.
In this History Speaker Series event, Will McLean Greeley discusses his recent book, a Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate, a biography of politician George MacLean, a Gilded Age and Progressive Era reformer and conservationist whose best known accomplishment was the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Will Greeley holds degrees in political science and archive administration and worked in government and corporate market research before his recent retirement.
This episode was originally broadcast on the Working Historians podcast feed.
In which Instructor Peter Stenson joins Wireside Chat to talk about commas, writing while parenting, the joys of teaching, and how he got an agent despite himself.
In this episode, Kristen Engel discusses her experiences in a graduate program at the University of Connecticut and her dissertation research, which uses courtly spectacle to examine the portrayals of political and cultural ideals in the courts of Henry VII and Henry VIII, which led to political and cultural transformations in early Tudor England. She teaches history at Southern New Hampshire University and is the editor-in-chief of “The Court Observer” for the Society for Court Studies.
This episode was originally broadcast on August 12, 2024, on the Working Historians podcast feed.
In which Wireside Chat is joined by instructor Dr. Courtney Watson, an award-winning fiction writer and scholar of literary travel and tourism. Learn from Courtney how to combine your passions for travel and writing to become a globe-trotting frequent-flier!
In this episode, Dr. Jamie Goodall discusses her new book, The Daring Exploits of Pirate Black Sam Bellamy: From Cape Cod to the Caribbean, which describes the political, cultural, legal, and economic relationships between pirates and the coast of colonial New England. Dr. Goodall teaches American history at Southern New Hampshire University and is a historian with the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington, D.C.
This episode was originally broadcast on the Working Historians podcast feed.
Word for Word celebrates six recent graduates of the online BA, MA, and MFA programs! Join writers Kori Elise Chamberlin, Miranda Denler, Geoff Campbell, Katherine Hancock, Scott Fazekas, and Abigailrose Helwig in an evening of fiction and nonfiction readings that stretch from ancient Rome to World War II-era San Francisco, modern-day Paris, and dark realms beyond the borders of the real.
Wireside Chat welcomes Online MFA instructor Tiffany Trent! Tiffany is the author of eight dark YA fantasy novels, including the award-winning The Unnaturalists duology (Simon & Schuster/Saga) and the Hallowmere series (Wizards of the Coast/Mirrorstone). Join us as Tiffany shares her publishing journey from traditional to indie to launching her own small press!
Join us as Word for Word welcomes author and SNHU President Dr. Paul LeBlanc! Topics include the impact of the liberal arts on Dr. LeBlanc's distinguished career, the impact of AI on the future of liberal arts and creative writing, what lies ahead for him and SNHU, and more!
Kelly Link's genre-bending-and-blending short stories have won major awards and established her as one of the most inventive writers working today. In this edition of Word for Word, Kelly reads from her bestselling new novel, The Book of Love, discusses the craft of writing, and answers questions from the audience.
Hosts Melissa Hart and Paul Witcover welcome Online MFA instructor Patricia Lillie to this month's Wireside Chat! As Patricia Lillie, she writes quiet horror and weird fiction. Her story collection, “The Cuckoo Girls,” was a 2020 Bram Stoker Award® finalist. As Kay Charles, her much nicer alter-ego, she writes cozy-ish mysteries with ghosts. Join us as we discuss Patricia's writing journey, her "nicer alter-ego," and haunted houses and ghosts in literature and real life!
Join hosts Paul Witcover and Jacob Powers as Word for Word welcomes an all-star panel of professional editors to discuss all things editorial, from acquisition to copy-editing!
Ben Lord, Executive Communications Specialist with Equifax joins us to give us an idea of what a typical workday looks like as communications professional. Ben speaks about contextualizing your samples of work when it comes to preparing your portfolio. Ben also talks about preparing for interviews as “algorithmic conversations” and how it’s important to be able to go with the flow. You can find Ben on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lord/.
Jaclyn O’Connell, SNHU Alumna and owner of Bittersweet Media joins us to give us an idea of what a typical workday looks like as creative professional. Jaclyn gives advice on the importance of networking to build your brand, as well as how to build your portfolio and finding your community. Jaclyn’s website is www.bittersweet.media. You can connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynsouth/.
Join hosts Paul Witcover and Jacob Powers as Word for Word celebrates SNHU instructors and award-winning poets Carla Sameth and Stephanie Wytovich in our first-ever all-poetry event!
Eric Onkenhout, SNHU Creative Writing Alumnus and Freelance Writer joins us to give us an idea of what a typical workday looks like as a freelance writing professional. Eric speaks how he was able to leverage his current position into a writing role, as well as how it important to be accurate when writing.
Dr. Luke Peterson teaches Arabic and Middle Eastern history at Southern New Hampshire University and Duquesne University. In this episode, Dr. Peterson discusses his new book, The U.S. Military in the Print News Media: Service and Sacrifice in Contemporary Discourse, which “analyzes the history of the popular discourse in the United States concerned with the U.S. military and its engagement in foreign wars from the Spanish-American War through to the U.S. invasions of Iraq and the War on Terror.”
This episode was recorded live on April 18, 2024 and originally broadcast on the Working Historians podcast feed.
Word for Word is proud to host the winners of the 2023 Penmen Review Fall Fiction Contest for a virtual reading of their winning work!
First Place: “I found a genie in a bottle of Glenlivet 12 year,” by Tayler Kastros
Second Place: “Dark Water,” by Gabe Converse
Third Place: “Sleeping Beauty,” by RE Bunch
Fourth Place: “Beasts,” by Ness Wheeler
Fifth Place: “Rat-a-tat,” by Mackenzie Bodily
Every fall for the past nine years, writers of all genres and experience levels have submitted stories to the Penmen Review Fall Fiction Contest. This year, judges evaluated nearly 700 anonymized entries before submitting their top picks to the public for a final vote.
Join host Paul Witcover as Wireside Chat welcomes longtime MFA instructor Jason Morgan! Writing as J. Lloyd Morgan, he is the bestselling author of Going Down the Far Well and the fantasy trilogy The Bariwon Chronicles, among other novels. We'll discuss Jason's writing journey and the importance of theme in his work and in fiction generally.
Nicole Fenner, CEO of Sister Girl Publishing joins us to give us an idea of what a typical workday looks like as a liberal arts professional after starting her own publishing company. Nicole speaks about the importance of being well-rounded and continuously growing your creative skill set. Feel free to connect with Nicole on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-fenner83/ , TikTok or Instagram @sistergirlcollection , Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/923010/overview or her website at www.sistergirlcollection.com
In which hosts Melissa Hart and Paul Witcover are joined by MFA instructor and award-winning author Heather Hepler to discuss how to build a career in Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction. How do these genres differ? Where do they overlap? Heather draws on her experience writing in both genres to shed light on what can be a confusing literary landscape.
In which Paul Witcover, Associate Dean of the Online MFA, is joined by Jacob Powers, Associate Dean of the online BA and MA Creative Writing programs at SNHU, and Derrick Craigie, Senior Associate Dean overseeing all online Creative Writing programs at SNHU, for a Q&A. A must-listen for anyone considering a graduate degree in creative writing at SNHU!
Ryan Gravatt, CEO and Owner of Raconteur joins us to give us an idea of what a typical workday looks like as a liberal arts professional, as well as how to make yourself stand out in an interview. Ryan speaks about his “rule of three’s” as it pertains to your career journey, as well as different paths to think about as a profession within the Liberal Arts niche. Feel free to connect with Ryan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangravatt/overlay/contact-info/
Word for Word is honored to welcome acclaimed writer Elizabeth Hand, multiple award-winning author of the Cass Neary mysteries, the supernatural thriller Hokuloa Road, the folk-horror classic Wylding Hall, Waking the Moon, and many other novels. Her most recent novel, The Haunting on the Hill, is the official sequel to Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House. Join us as Hand reads from her work and takes questions from the audience.
In which hosts Melissa Hart and Paul Witcover welcome SNHU instructor and Bram Stoker Award-winning writer Thomas Deady, author of, most recently, the novel Eternal Darkness. Join us as we talk about his writing journey and all things Horror.
Landis Tindell, Manager of Corporate Communications for the Oklahoma City Thunder joins us to give us an idea of what a typical workday looks like as a communications professional, as well as how to make yourself stand out in an interview. Landis’ extensive experience in the Liberal Arts and communications spaces paints a great picture for students of what a career journey can look like to help get you to where you want to go. Feel free to connect with Landis on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ltindell/
Word for Word kicks off its 2023-24 season of literary events by welcoming bestselling and award-winning writer Morgan Talty, author of the acclaimed collection of linked stories Night of the Living Rez. Talty, a citizen of the Penobscot Indian Nation, reads from his work, discusses the craft of writing, and answers questions from moderators and attendees.
In which hosts Melissa Hart and Paul Witcover are joined by SNHU instructor Joseph Chianakas, whose new YA novel, Singlets and Secrets, recently debuted as Amazon's #1 new release in teen and YA LGBTQ fiction. Listen in as we talk to Joe about his writing journey, why themes of diversity and inclusion are so central to his work, and how he is always thinking a few steps ahead in planning his career.
Trent Jones, Director of Communications with Springdale Public Schools joins us to discuss working in the field of communications. Trent explains the different avenues one can get into with a communications degree, his career journey and how it’s important to say “yes” to opportunities that may come your way.
Lisa Holder, Chief Communications Officer with the City of Sanford in Sanford, Florida gives a great overview of what it’s like to work in the communications field. With social media being a heavy presence now a days, we explore this area in depth with Lisa as well as others. Lisa also provides tips on other communications related roles in the public sector that may be of interest, and how to prepare for them.
You can find Lisa’s information at https://sanfordfl.gov/government/communications-office/
In which MFA instructor Melissa Hart joins Dean Paul Witcover to share her methods for leveraging short fiction and nonfiction for magazines and newspapers to build a platform and audience for her novels! This behind-the-curtains peek into the working life of a successful professional writer is full of practical advice and hard-earned knowledge about the challenges every freelance writer faces . . . and how to meet them!
Lydia Kuekes, Director of Design with Vision Point Marketing joins SNHU’s Peter Bartell to speak about recommendations on getting into the graphic design field, the importance of networking, client communication and staying up-to-date on industry knowledge.
In which hosts Paul Witcover and Melissa Hart welcome MFA instructor Jo Stout, the author of more than twenty romance novels, including contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and erotic romance under the pen names Joelle Nichole and Rachell Nichole. Join us as we discuss Romance, erotica, pseudonyms, genre-blends . . . and more!
In which hosts Paul Witcover and Melissa Hart welcome instructor Kelly Ann Jacobson, whose new novel, Robin and Her Misfits, is a Queer retelling of Robin Hood. Join us as we discuss the enduring power of fairy tales and folk tales in fiction!
Get out your parchment and quill, it’s Constitution Day! In this episode, Dr. Rob Denning will discuss the historical origins of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, how legal and popular conceptions of the Amendment have changed over the decades, and how the Amendment is relevant to our present political sphere.
Dr. Denning is the Associate Dean for Southern New Hampshire University’s online graduate and undergraduate history programs, the host of the Working Historians podcast series, and producer of the Passion and Practicality podcast series.
This episode was originally released on the Working Historians feed.
In this episode, originally broadcast on February 4, 2022, Associate Dean Rob Denning describes the skills that students learn while in pursuit of a history degree that will be valuable on the job market after graduation (even in fields that don't include the word "history"). He also describes some of the ways that students can prepare for the job market before graduation.
Each year, to honor the graduates of the SNHU Creative Writing programs, six recent graduates are selected by faculty and deans to read from their work. This year, Word for Word is proud to present Amanda Garland (MA), Nicole Hansen (MFA), Melissa Kampfer (MA), Aaron Seaman (MFA), Kaylan Reid Shipanga (MFA), and Sheron Zellous (MA).
In which MFA instructor Stephanie Wytovich joins Dean Paul Witcover to discuss poetry and the fantastic, and the importance of poetry in a fiction writer's creative life. Wytovich's horror-themed poetry has won her praise and award nominations—most recently for her book Writing Poetry in the Dark, a Stoker Award finalist for Superior Achievement in Non-fiction.
Jeffrey Scheuer is a freelance writer who specializes in information ecosystems. Today, Jeff talks to the Passion and Practicality crew about his new book, Inside the Liberal Arts: Critical Thinking and Citizenship. In the book, and in this conversation, Jeff explains how critical thinking is specifically related to the liberal arts, and how critical thinking and the liberal arts are essential to the survival of democracy.
Join hosts Jacob Powers and Paul Witcover as they explore alternate pathways to publication with indie-publishing experts Gavin Grant, Michael La Ronn, and Terry Maggert in this special Word for Word panel discussion.
In which writer and Online MFA instructor Gabino Iglesias, whose breakout 2022 novel The Devil Takes You Home was a finalist for the Edgar and Stoker awards for Best Novel, joins Paul Witcover and Melissa Hart to talk about how sudden success can impact a writer's career trajectory and inner compass.
JP Madrid, Sr. Director of Design Innovation with Online Optimism joins SNHU's Peter Bartell to speak about preparing for the graphic design field, the importance of soft skills in receiving feedback and tools that folks may find of use as they look to enter the field of graphic design.
In which Online MFA instructor and Romance/Speculative writer Jeremy Flagg joins Associate Dean Paul Witcover for a robust discussion of the impact of ChatGPT and other AI programs on creative writing, art, and publishing.
Jazlyn Sanderson is the Director of the Museum of Native American History. In this episode, Jazlyn talks to Southern New Hampshire University's David Buresh about the benefits of having a history degree and how to get into the museum field. David and Jazlyn go into different types of internship within the Museum of Native American History, as well as how to make yourself stand out in the industry overall.
In this episode, SNHU's Callie Cook interviews Karen Kincaid Brady, Programming Director at Neill-Cochran House Museum, about the value of building your network, opportunities in history, and creative ways to connect and build experience.
Karl McKinnon is the Assistant Director of Operations & Chief Financial Officer at the Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, and speaks to SNHU's Peter Bartel on how to make yourself stand out when applying for careers in the museum world. In this recording, Karl expands upon the importance of exuding passion for your work, as well as the value of having experience outside of the classroom.
In which hosts Paul Witcover and Melissa Hart are joined by bestselling author and game writer Beth Revis and game-design instructor Joseph Whitworth to talk about career opportunities for writers in the gaming industry.
In this special 1.5 hour edition of SNHU's online literary salon, Word for Word, hosts Jacob Powers and Paul Witcover are joined by Ed Solomon, acclaimed screenwriter of the Bill and Ted, Men in Black, and Now You See Me films, among many others. In what amounts to a master class, Ed shares the accumulated wisdom of more than thirty years as one of the top screenwriters in the business.
Students from New Hampshire High Schools join Southern New Hampshire University students and experts in ethics and community action in a student-run conference called "Ethics in Action: What does it mean to be a good person?" Event hosted at SNHU Campus and simulcast online on January 18, 2023.
SNHU Career team member Dana McGrath hosts two representatives from the Static Media hiring team to share details about their company culture, application process and writing trial overview for an exciting freelance writing career! See the video version of this episode here.
Are you considering a career in media? Do you have questions on what it takes to break into this industry and what are the possible career paths? If so, listen this session to hear directly from industry professionals as you think about what your next step is to creating your career in media.
In which Paul Witcover, dean of the Online MFA, discusses the online graduate creative writing programs at SNHU with Jacob Powers, dean of the Creative Writing MA. They are joined by MFA grads Arlene Schwartz and Liliana Lopez, who share their experiences at December's Pitch Weekend, where both successfully pitched their thesis novels to a literary agent. This presentation was recorded on February 13, 2023.
SNHU's ongoing literary series, hosted by associate deans Jacob Powers and Paul Witcover of the online creative writing programs, honors the winners of the 2022 Penmen Review Fall Fiction Contest: Douglas Goff, Tim Brumbaugh, Michael Cabrera, Hayden Pursley, and Kevin Broccoli! The five writers read their winning short stories, discuss their creative process, and respond to questions from moderators and audience members.
In which hosts Paul Witcover and Melissa Hart talk with MA Creative Writing instructor Jeremy Billingsley about his experiences as publisher of the small press Sley House, including an unexpected diversion into the subject of ancient grimoires.
In which hosts Paul Witcover and Melissa Hart engage bestselling author and Online MFA instructor Eileen Rendahl in a wide-ranging discussion of ghostwriting, pseudonyms, point of view in fiction, and the ups and downs of the freelance writing life!
Adjunct instructors Lauren A. Forry and Gina Troisi read from their work and share their writerly wisdom in the latest Word for Word event from the SNHU online Creative Writing programs.
In which hosts Melissa Hart and Paul Witcover welcome MFA instructor Kirsten Imani Kasai Flournoy for a stimulating discussion of creativity, witchcraft, and the writer's journey.
Our featured guest for this episode is Buster Ratliff, Director of Operations with the Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle & Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Buster talks with us about the value of building your network and understanding company values.
Writer Joan F. Smith, author of The Half-Orphan’s Handbook, joins hosts Jacob Powers and Paul Witcover to read from her upcoming novel, The Other Side of Infinity, and answer questions about literary craft and careers.
In which ghosts Paul Witcover and Melissa Hart, along with special ghasts Mary SanGiovanni, Sidney Williams, and L. Marie Wood, celebrate Halloween early in a Horror-themed Wireside Chat focusing on "ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night."
Today we have our featured guest, Bonnie Barnes, Executive Director with Keys History and Discovery Center in Florida. Today’s topic is informational interviewing, company research, and different career paths one can explore with a history degree.
In this episode, SNHU Online MFA instructor Beth Revis talks about her new bestselling Star Wars novel, The Princess and the Scoundrel (about the wedding and honeymoon of Leia Organa and Han Solo), work-for-hire projects, and the fun and challenges of writing in someone else's intellectual-property sandbox.
Jeremy Flagg is a graphic designer, high school teacher, writer, and instructor in Southern New Hampshire University’s Creative Writing MFA program. In this episode, Jeremy discusses his professional background, the business of graphic design, the skills necessary for success in a variety of careers, the value of risk-taking, and the importance of the Liberal Arts. For more on Jeremy, please visit his website: https://remyflagg.com/about/.
Tim Garrity has served as a hospital administrator and the director of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, from which he recently retired. We have talked to Tim before about his organization, but this time we discuss his view of the liberal arts in general, what liberal arts degree holders bring to various industries, and what liberal arts students should learn to market themselves better for different career paths. For more information on Tim and the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, listen to our earlier conversation here: https://workinghistorians.podbean.com/e/tim-garrity-executive-director-mount-desert-island-historical-society/. Learn more about the Mount Desert Island Historical Society here: https://mdihistory.org/.
In which hosts Paul Witcover and Melissa Hart are joined by guest Jessica Barksdale in a discussion of time travel, Shakespeare, genre mash-ups, and more. This episode was recorded August 8, 2022 and the video recording is available here.
Bestselling author and literary agent extraordinaire Marisa Cleveland joins hosts Paul Witcover and Melissa Hart in a fun and frank discussion of the relationship between writers and their agents. This episode was recorded July 11, 2022, and the video recording of this conversation is available here.
Hosts Anne-Marie Yerks and Paul Witcover are joined by instructor Gregory Kompes for a special Pride Month edition of Wireside Chat, in which we talk about the state of LGBTQ+ representation in publishing and Gregory's new scifi series, Queer Planet. This conversation was recorded on June 13 and the video recording is available here.
In this episode, Associate Dean Christopher Lee discusses the career path that led to Southern New Hampshire University.
In this episode, Associate Dean Sloan Kelly discusses the career path that led to Southern New Hampshire University.
In this episode, Rob presents his research into quick questions from his employer's communications office regarding the history of the Juneteenth Holiday. He does not provide quick answers.
On the fiftieth anniversary of the Watergate break-in, Associate Dean Rob Denning and five fellow historians discuss the international and domestic political contexts leading up to the event, the break-in and subsequent investigations, and the short- and long-term consequences of Watergate on American political and constitutional history.
Our featured guest, Javier Hernandez, Art Director at the Greeneville, NC Studio of Grover Gaming discusses informational interviewing, company research, the gaming industry and different career paths one can explore with this type of degree.
Jennifer Moxley is a media consultant, producer, videographer, and the owner of Sunshine Media Network, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this episode we discuss the importance of a Liberal Arts education in her professional career as a journalist and communicator.
Learn more about Jennifer and Sunshine Media at https://www.sunshinemedianetwork.com/.
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In this episode, Renee Smith of Cox Enterprises talks to Peter Bartell about writing skills and the numerous career avenues they can open doors to at Cox Enterprises and beyond.
Award-winning writer Nisi Shawl of Writing the Other discusses sensitivity readers, cultural consultants, and "steel snowflakes" in the latest episode of Word for Word. Click here for the video version of this episode.
In this episode, Associate Dean Paul Witcover discusses his career as a writer and explains the differences between the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees in Creative Writing.
Hosts Melissa Hart and Paul Witcover are joined by Benjamin Nugent, director of the Mountainview Low-Residency MFA program at SNHU.
Eli Rodriguez, Director of HR/Talent with Zimmerman Advertising speaks with Peter Bartell on roles writers would be interested in in the advertising space, as well as what to come prepared with for the interview process.
In this episode, bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer reads from his work-in-progress, talks about writing and his "career-killer" novel, and answers questions from students and moderators Jacob Powers and Paul Witcover. The video version of this episode is available here.
In this episode, Associate Dean Hannah Thompson discusses how the skills and strategies covered in SNHU’s composition courses prepare students for future writing situations. Drawing from “The Brutal Truth You Must Accept to Write Well, According to Jeff Bezos” by Jessica Stillman, she discusses that writing takes time, improves with feedback, and requires revision.
In this episode, copyright expert and SNHU archivist Ellen Phillips provides the facts that creative writers need to know about copyright protections under US Law.
In this episode, Torian Parker talks to Shaneequa Vereen, Public Affairs Officer and Live Mission Commentator at NASA, about the power of networking, the power of persistence, and the benefit of soft skills in mainstream careers fields like STEM, Business, and more! Listen to Shaneequa’s unique story and pathway to NASA!
In this episode, author Amy Butcher discusses her latest book, Mothertrucker, and answers style and craft questions from the hosts and audience. To see the video of this discussion, click here.
In this episode, Associate Dean Jacob Powers discusses his career path as a creative writing major.
In this episode, SNHU's Peter Bartell talk to Lisa Mildon, an SNHU Alumna and experienced Writer/Editor about finding one's niche in the writing space.
In this episode, Associate Dean Paul Witcover and co-host Melissa Hart talk with Melissa Marr about developments in young adult fiction genre and the finer points of sword fighting. This episode was recorded on March 14, 2022.
In this episode, Associate Dean Christopher Lee, who oversees the English language and Literature programs at SNHU, discusses the skills learned while pursuing degrees in English that will be valuable in any future career. Those skills including written communication, source analysis, and critical thinking.
In this recording of a live panel presentation, Peter Bartell and SNHU's Career team talk to Alex Finkel (Bustle Digital Group), Michelle Tovar (Holocaust Museum Houston), Amy Banton (Pace Communications), Lisa Braxton (author and Public Education Project Manager), and Zack Wepfer (Coca-Cola) about "How to Make the Most of Your Liberal Arts Degree" in the private and public sectors. A video of this presentation is available here.
In this episode, Associate Dean Paul Witcover and co-host Melissa Hart talk with SNHU Online MFA instructor and bestselling author Terry Maggert on the subject of "How to Make Self-Publishing Work for You." This episode was recorded live on December 13, 2021.
In this episode, Associate Dean Rob Denning describes the skills that students learn while in pursuit of a history degree that will be valuable on the job market after graduation (even in fields that don't include the word "history"). He also describes some of the ways that students can prepare for the job market before graduation.
In this episode, Dr. Karen Wilkinson, Associate Dean of Liberal Arts for Communication at SNHU, introduces the undergraduate Communication program and identifies the specific skill sets that graduates will take with them after graduation.
In this episode, Associate Dean Sloan Kelly introduces Southern New Hampshire University's Graphic Design program and identifies the essential skills necessary for a career in the field.
Passion and Practicality is a collaborative podcast series produced by the faculty and staff of Southern New Hampshire University's online Liberal Arts disciplines. In this episode, Rob Denning introduces the series and provides a preview of what is to come. Click here for a transcript of this episode.