Podcast
Being The Change
Hosted by James Madison University · EN
Being the Change is the official podcast of James Madison University. It features members of the JMU community who are combining intellect with action to live lives of purpose and meaning. The podcast was conceived by Jim Heffernan (’96, ’17M), editor of Madison magazine, and Andy Perrine (’86), head of University Marketing and Branding. Thanks to Jenna Polk (’14, ’21M) and the team at Rose Library Studios, where the show is recorded by Steve Aderton (’19), Cody Troyer and Olive Santos (’20). Original music by Neal Perrine (’19). Voice talent by Ciara Brennan (’17).
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S4 E15: Being the Change Podcast as Assignment
3w ago00:25:24Tap to summarizeHear about how a JMU professor — who also is a successful alumnus — gave his College of Business students an assignment to listen to a Being The Change podcast episode on leadership. Their reactions will surprise you and may even give you new hope for the future.
Transcribe →S4 E14: Constitutional Convention of 1787
4w ago00:28:32Tap to summarizeDelegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 did not all agree on the nation’s new direction. But they deliberated and compromised until they hammered together a document that has successfully guided us for 239 years.
Transcribe →S4 E13: James Madison & Religious Freedom
Apr 3000:26:56Tap to summarizeThe second in a series honoring our founding principles during the nation’s 250th birthday celebration, JMU history professor Dr. Rebecca Brannon describes James Madison’s critical role in shaping the religious freedoms we enjoy today.
Transcribe →S4 E12: Better Conversations, Stronger Democracy
Apr 2300:31:07Tap to summarizeThe U.S. Department of Education has granted JMU over $5 million to help K-12 teachers and 40 other universities deploy programs aimed at teaching students civil-dialogue skills that are the foundation of a healthy democracy.
Transcribe →S4 E11: AI-Infused JMU
Apr 1600:31:38Tap to summarizeGenerative Artificial Intelligence is changing the nature of education. Hear how, instead of running away or turning into AI cops, JMU is embracing the technology and infusing it in our curricula.
Transcribe →S4 E10: Inauguration of President Jim
Apr 900:34:28Tap to summarizeJMU’s seventh president reflects on his inauguration, the university’s rich history, and the exciting future he is leading us into with the introduction of The Madison Promise.
Transcribe →S4 E9: Leadership In and Out of Uniform
Mar 2900:26:10Tap to summarizeEnjoy a discussion on the essence of leadership with JMU's own 3-star Army general and our awesome ROTC battalion's commanding officer.
Transcribe →S4 E8: Ole School and the Ghana Experience
Mar 1200:33:34Tap to summarizeHear how the Ole School Alumni Scholarship Group, which provides mentorship and career support to students, teamed up with JMU’s Summer Abroad Program in Ghana to offer a transformative international experience.
Transcribe →S4 E7: Leadership & Community Engagement
Mar 500:27:36Tap to summarizeDiscover what's behind JMU's incredible distinction as one of only nine universities nationally to receive both the Leadership for Public Purpose and Community Engagement classifications from the Carnegie Commission.
Transcribe →S4 E6: JMU's New Directions
Feb 2600:24:55Tap to summarizeCatch up on all the exciting progress being made in JMU's four-phased strategic planning process, which is aimed directly at elevating our already stellar student experience, academic octane and national prominence.
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