Episodi

  • The College 1020 Podcast with NC STATE's Camille Wilson, AD of Student Events and Visits
    Jan 7 2026

    A field favorite in higher education student engagement, Camille leads University Open House and incoming student events at NC State University. As the supervisor of the Office of Campus Visits, she’s a go-to resource for prospective students and families. Camille brings the NC State experience to life—spotlighting the buzz surrounding North Carolina’s Research Triangle, breaking down a “day in the life” of prospective students, and showcasing NC State’s nationally recognized Exploratory Studies program.

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    28 min
  • The College 1020 Podcast with UCB’s Dr. Randy Schekman, Nobel Laureate & Biology Professor
    Dec 18 2025

    A Nobel Prize winner marking his 50th year in UC Berkeley’s Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Dr. Randy Schekman guides prospective students and parents through the realities of selecting an appropriate campus and science major. Drawing on his own path into laboratory science, he highlights the extensive opportunities offered by large public research institutions.

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    21 min
  • The College 1020 Podcast with WF's Dr. Michael Lamb, Executive Director for Leadership & Character
    Nov 20 2025

    Wake Forest University's Dr. Michael Lamb, a former Rhodes Scholar, award-winning professor, and Executive Director of The Program for Leadership and Character, discusses the art and science of inspiring, empowering, and educating leaders. With research focused on ethics of citizenship and virtues of public life, Dr. Lamb gives personal insight into the application process, preparing essays for competitive scholarships, and the importance of finding the right fit through belonging and becoming.

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    28 min
  • The College 1020 Podcast with CMC's Jennifer Sandoval, VP for Admission & Financial Aid
    Oct 10 2025

    Jennifer Sandoval is a nationally recognized authority on application strategies for liberal arts institutions. She guides listeners through interview preparation and supplemental essay strategies for one of the country's top-rated campuses, Claremont McKenna College. CMC’s most recent national rankings include: #1 Friendliest School (The Princeton Review), #3 Best Liberal Arts Colleges (Niche), and #5 Top 50 Small Colleges (Forbes).

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    32 min
  • The College 1020 Podcast with UCSB’s Jordan Thomas, Anthropologist and Author
    Jul 24 2025

    A former hotshot firefighter, climate change ethnographer, and author of When It All Burns (2025), Jordan provides powerful insight into the social sciences – specifically, anthropology. As a Marshall Scholar, he offers creative ways of securing financial aid. As a UC Santa Barbara instructor, Jordan walks us through the transformative process of college fit finding and making the most of your first year on campus.

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    28 min
  • The College 1020 Podcast with MSU's Coach Ron Polk, the "Godfather of SEC Baseball"
    Jul 24 2025

    A legendary figure in college athletics, Coach Ron Polk - the “Godfather of SEC Baseball” - recently completed his remarkable 54th year coaching college baseball. The winningest coach in SEC history and a former president of the American Baseball Coaches Association, Polk emphasizes the importance of high school athletes attending exposure events. He also weighs in on the evolving landscape of college athletics, offering insight into the impact of recent NCAA changes.

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    12 min
  • The College 1020 Podcast with UA's Doug Klutz, National Professor of the Year
    May 10 2025

    The University of Alabama's Doug Klutz, twice named National Professor of the Year, discusses the importance of experiential learning, applied research, and internship opportunities as an undergraduate. Doug is an instructor in UA's Dept. of Criminology & Criminal Justice.

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    20 min
  • The College 1020 Podcast with K-STATE's Coach Trey Brokaw
    Apr 13 2025

    Coach Brokaw, K-STATE's Director of Recruiting for Track & Cross County, discusses the importance of developing your Athletic Profile, establishing targeted communication with collegiate coaches and programs, and essential attributes of prospective Division 1 student-athletes. A former 3:57 miler, Coach Brokaw looks to lead Kansas State University to its first NCAA team Championship.

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    18 min