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Behrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastThe rapid evolution of AI, with Dr. Tiffany Petricini and Kyle ChalupczynskiDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Tiffany Petricini, associate teaching professor of communication, and Kyle Chalupczynski, assistant teaching professor of management information systems, about their work with Behrend's Ad Hoc AI Task Force. Originally recorded on June 26, 2025. 2025-07-0459 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastThe student experience at Behrend and abroad, with Sophia DiPlacidoDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sophia DiPlacido, a 2025 graduate of the college, about her student experience, including a semester abroad in France. Originally recorded on May 7, 2025. 2025-06-0634 min
Holding the Ladder in Sport and LeadershipEpisode #86- Dave Niland, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Penn State Behrend, Erie, PADave Niland is our guest for this episode. He is the head men's basketball coach at National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Penn State Behrend in Erie, PA. He just completed his 30th season guiding the Behrend Lions program. He comes from a family of legendary Buffalo (NY) sports leaders. Niland has produced 29 winning seasons in the last 30 years to rank 20th among NCAA Division III programs for winningest teams of the decade. The Lions also have earned an NCAA or Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) postseason bid in 26 of the past 28 years. Niland is the al...2025-05-1255 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastThe 'Vision & Resilience' of Behrend's early leaders, with Dr. Joseph Beilein Jr.Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Joseph Beilein Jr., professor of history, about his new book about Behrend in the years 1980-2010. Originally recorded on May 1, 2025. 2025-05-0936 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastEmbracing an ‘accidental’ career, with Connor SattelyDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Connor Sattely, a 2025 recipient of the Penn State Alumni Achievement Award, about his work in venture capital in the Netherlands. Originally recorded on March 27, 2025. 2025-04-0435 min
TalkErie.com - The Joel Natalie Show - Erie Pennsylvania Daily PodcastThe Academic Year at Penn State Behrend: Dr. Ralph Ford - Dec. 12, 2024For our Thursday education focus, we invited another senior leader at our local universities, as Dr. Ralph Ford, Chancellor of Penn State Behrend joined us. He reviewed the academic year, as well as the big investments happening on campus.2024-12-1342 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastInvesting with Intent, with Vincent IntrieriDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Vincent Intrieri, founder and CEO of VDA Capital Management and an Alumni Fellow, about the Intrieri Family Student-Managed Fund. Originally recorded on November 7, 2024. 2024-11-2239 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastPennsylvania’s role in the presidential election, with Dr. Robert SpeelDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Robert Speel, associate professor of political science, about Pennsylvania’s significance as a swing state in the 2024 presidential election. Originally recorded on October 14, 2024. 2024-10-2730 min
The People of Penn StateFootball Letter Podcast: Black Alumni Reunion / Madison ChapterThis week's episode of The Football Letter podcast features two standout volunteer leaders. Alumni Council member and President of the African American Alumni Organization (AAAO) of Washington, D.C., Jeremy O'Mard '13 Behrend, talks about the mission our AAAOs, previews this weekend's Black Alumni Reunion, and discusses the importance of representation at Penn State. We also chat with Madison Chapter President, Phillip Bower '99, 01 M.S., about how the chapter plans to welcome Penn Staters to Madison this weekend for Penn State football's matchup with the Badgers, how the Madison chapter unites area Nittany Lion...2024-10-2148 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastThe Healthy Campus Initiative, with Melissa SulkowskiDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Melissa Sulkowski, director of Student Wellness Services, about the Healthy Campus Initiative, which includes new programming at the Counseling Center and Health Center. Originally recorded on September 12, 2024. 2024-09-2727 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastA $4.4 million investment in metal casting, with Dr. Paul LynchDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Paul C. Lynch, associate professor of industrial engineering, about a three-year, $4.4 million partnership with the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation. Originally recorded on July 26, 2024. 2024-08-0637 min
Radius Coffee Talk#28: Benita BowdenBenita is a junior at Penn State Behrend, studying marketing and data analytics. In addition to being a student, she’s also receiving hands-on experience as a marketing intern at Paramount Pursuits, supporting local entrepreneurs, and helping them launch their small businesses.
Benita collaborates with their clients and the Paramount Pursuits team, creating social media campaigns, designing flyers and social media assets, building websites, creating educational materials, and conducting market research.
For fun Benita works as a ski instructor and enjoys teaching others how to ski. She also sails for the Penn State Behrend Sailing Te...2024-06-2420 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastManaging inflation, with Dr. Ken LouieDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ken Louie, associate professor of economics and director of the Economic Research Institute of Erie, about inflation, interest rates and economic growth. 2024-05-0834 min
Flagship City Sports TalkSeawolves Take Series over the RubberDucks, Penn State Behrend Mens Tennis Earns 3rd Straight AMCC Title, Feature w/ Doug White, and NFL Draft Wishes in the Rustbelt - FCST 4/22/24In this episode, the guys discuss who stood out at Harborcreek Invitational, the Seawolves claiming their series over the Akron RubberDucks, Penn State Behrend Mens Tennis claiming their Third Straight AMCC Title, Doug White, member of the 2024 Erie Metro Sports Hall of Fame, and 2024 NFL Draft Christmas lists. 2024-04-2346 min
Following the Gong, a Podcast of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn StateFTG 0065 – Driving Up The Hill with Automotive Trade Leaders Yuri Unno ’95 and Amanda Blunt ’09Overview:
Alumnae Yuri Unno ’95 Behrend and Amanda Blunt ’09 Lib join Following the Gong to discuss working for major automotive companies Toyota and GM, respectively, in Washington D.C. They both share their stories of finding Penn State – Yuri as an international student, Amanda as someone from “outside Philly” – and how they found interests working in trade policy, lobbying, legal affairs, and more. Both share their insights on graduate and professional school, careers in these fields, educating government administrators and legislators, and navigating the complexities of the nation’s capital. This episode is great for any Scholar, and especially tho...2024-04-2347 minFlagship City Sports TalkErie High Boys Basketball Wins District Crown, Gannon Womens Basketball Secures Top Spot in PSAC Tournament, and Penn State Behrend Womens Basketball Wins Third AMCC Title - FCST 2/26/24In this episode the guys discuss D10 Basketball Playoffs, General McLane's Magnus Lloyd earning his fourth D10 title, Gannon Womens Basketball locking up the top seed in the PSAC tournament, and the Penn State Behrend Womens Basketball Team winning their third AMCC Championship. In the Rundown, they cover the Cleveland Cavaliers breaking their losing streak, the Penguins picking up a much needed win, and the Sabres are finding a rhythm. 2024-03-0142 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastThe April 8 total solar eclipse, with Dr. Darren Williams and Dr. Mike RutterDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Darren Williams, professor of astronomy and astrophysics, and Dr. Mike Rutter, associate professor of statistics, about the April 8 total solar eclipse, which will be visible in totality in Erie. 2024-02-2932 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastHow to navigate the college enrollment process, with Andrea KonkolDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Andrea Konkol, director of enrollment management, about the FAFSA and other steps in the college admissions process. 2024-02-1432 minTalkErie.com - The Joel Natalie Show - Erie Pennsylvania Daily PodcastPenn State Behrend's 75th Anniversary: Dr. Ralph Ford - Jan. 23, 2024On the Tuesday edition of The Joel Natalie Show, we invited in-studio Dr. Ralph Ford, Chancellor of Penn State Behrend. The higher ed institution in Harborcreek Township is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Dr. Ford told the story of the origin of the Behrend campus, how the school is celebrating this milestone, and their work in the greater Erie region.2024-01-2443 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastBuilding a better Wesleyville, with Borough Manager Marcus JacobsDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with alumnus Marcus Jacobs about his work as the borough manager of Wesleyville. 2023-12-1832 min
Short Time Wrestling PodcastShort Time Shots: November 15, 2023Bad college football, like that place in Ypsilanti with the ashtray for a football field. It’s Short Time Shots. I’m Jason Bryant.Wilmington’s program hasn’t been back that long, but the Quakers picked up a competitive 27-26 criteria win over Muskingum in what was decided by the FOURTH criteria. Can you name the fourth criteria without looking it up? Most can’t, so don’t be down on yourself. It’s most near fall points. The teams were tied in wins at five, tied in six-point victories with three each and tied with match points at 33 a...2023-11-1507 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastArtificial intelligence and its impact on cybersecurity, with Jeremy O’Mard | Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with alumnus Jeremy O’Mard, senior managing consultant at IBM, about how artificial intelligence is changing the cybersecurity landscape. 2023-11-1532 min
From Concept to Creation: Uncovering the Making of Scholarly and Creative AccomplishmentsS2E3 Dr. Christopher Shelton and Remington Orange - A Place for Inquiring MindsMeet Dr. Chris Shelton and Remington Orange, virtual reality pioneers at Penn State Behrend!
Dr. Chris Shelton is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab (VAR Lab) at Penn State Behrend. Remington Orange is a sophomore in the Digital Media, Arts, and Technology program at Penn State Behrend.
Dive into their (virtual) world with us and learn about mentoring and self-discovery. It may start with VR but this conversation shows what it means to be curious, get immersed, and make an impact.
Want to share your own...2023-10-231h 02Behrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastA silver STARS rating for sustainability, with Dr. Sherri “Sam” MasonDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason, director of sustainability at Behrend, about the college’s new STARS rating for sustainability. 2023-09-2834 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastThe digital humanities and the Frankenstein Variorum, with Dr. Elisa Beshero-Bondar Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Elisa Beshero-Bondar, professor of digital humanities, about the Frankenstein Variorum and the Mary Russell Mitford Archive. 2023-08-2841 min
All Things Division III SoccerA SimpleCoach to Coach Interview with Dan Perritano, Head Men's Coach at Penn State University at BehrendIn this SimpleCoach to Coach Interview I talk to Dan Perritano, Head Men's Coach at Penn State University at Behrend. We cover everything about the program and Division III soccer.
Emma and Dawns Walk - Emma and Dan's Walk Through Vermont - Penn St.-Behrend (psblions.com)
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If you are looking to be recruited...2023-07-0743 minBehrend Talks: A Penn State PodcastA new threat to chestnut trees, with graduate researcher Emily DobryDr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Emily Dobry, a graduate student who discovered a tree fungus that had not previously been seen in North America. 2023-06-0829 min