Forward Together Podcast
Forward Together is a podcast hosted by Wichita State University President Rick Muma. In each episode, Dr. Muma and his guests discuss the aspirations and inspirations that drive Wichita State to be one of the nation’s most innovative public universities, known for providing impactful student experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve.
Hosted each month during the fall and spring semesters.
News
A new podcast about all things Shocker Nation has launched on November 11, 2021.
“Forward Together” will be hosted each month during the fall and spring semesters by President Rick Muma.
The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.
The podcast borrows its name from the monthly campus/community newsletter, “Forward Together.” The podcast is an opportunity to hear about similar university topics first-hand from President Muma and his guests. There is also a video version of the podcast available.
How to listen: “Forward Together” is available at Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts (iTunes), and www.wichita.edu/ftpodcast, Coming soon, it will also be available wherever you get your podcasts. When you subscribe, you’ll be notified when new episodes drop.
Recent Submissions
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Episode 15. Shockers up: Brittany Wojciechowski
(Wichita State University, 2023-05-19)The "Forward Together" podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities ... -
Episode 16. Shockers up: Joshua Senn
(Wichita State University, 2023-05-19)The "Forward Together" podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities ... -
Episode 14. Shockers Up: Ebony Moore, Ryan Walter and Kyle Walter
(Wichita State University, 2023-05-19)The "Forward Together" podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities ... -
Episode 13. Former CIA Master of Disguise
(Wichita State University, 2023-04-13)Before she was the CIA's chief of disguise, Jonna Mendez was a Shocker. In this episode of "Forward Together," Wichita State President Rick Muma talks with Mendez about her time at WSU and the path that led to be an expert ... -
Episode 12. Smart Factory @ Wichita
(Wichita State University, 3/6/2023)Join me for a conversation with Stephen Laaper, a principal at Deloitte Consulting, when we talk about Smart Factory @ Wichita, a groundbreaking, immersive learning environment for business leaders to experience smart ... -
Episode 11. Canada's Chief Science Advisor
In this episode of Wichita State University’s “Forward Together” podcast, President Rick Muma speaks with Dr. Mona Nemer, a leader in the field of molecular cardiology and chief science advisor for Canada. They discuss her ... -
Episode 10. Wichita State R&D with Industry and Defense
(Wichita State University, 2022-12-07)In this episode of Wichita State University's "Forward Together" podcast, President Rick Muma speaks with John Tomblin, senior vice president for Industry and Defense and executive director of WSU's National Institute for ... -
Episode 9. Education in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2022-11-17)In this episode of Wichita State University’s “Forward Together” podcast, President Rick Muma talks about the state of education in Kansas with two extraordinary educational leaders: Wichita Public Schools Superintendent, ... -
Episode 8. Name, Image and Likeness
(Wichita State University, 2022-10-12)In this episode of Wichita State University’s “Forward Together” podcast, President Rick Muma talks with Kevin Saal, who was hired as director of athletics at Wichita State University in June. Kevin is leading Shocker ... -
Episode 7. Performing Arts: WSU on the National Stage
(Wichita State University, 2022-09-21)In this episode of Wichita State University’s “Forward Together” podcast, President Rick Muma talks with Julius Thomas III and Amy Baker Schwiethale — two graduates of the WSU School of Performing Arts. Julius Thomas III ... -
Episode 6. LatinX food, culture and community in Wichita
(Wichita State University, 2022-05-02)Celebrate the food and culture of the LatinX community with WSU President Rick Muma in the latest episode of the “Forward Together” podcast. Dr. Muma speaks with WSU faculty members and LatinX cultural researchers Dr. ... -
Episode 5. Innovation at Wichita State
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-05)On this episode of the Forward Together podcast, WSU President Dr. Rick Muma and his guests commemorate Innovation Month by discussing a few of the exciting innovations developed by WSU faculty and alumni. Special guests ... -
Episode 4. Research at Wichita State
(Wichita State University, 2022-03-09)Learn about some of the cutting-edge research being done at Wichita State University in our March Forward Together podcast. To celebrate Women's History Month, President Rick Muma speaks with Dr. Melinda Laubach-Hock, ... -
Episode 3. Providing Access to Higher Education
(Wichita State University, 2022-02)On this episode of the Forward Together podcast, WSU President Dr. Rick Muma and his guests discuss WSU’s priority of making higher education accessible and how it helps build a stronger community and a stronger Kansas. ... -
Episode 2. Year in review
(Wichita State University, 2021-12-15)On this episode of the Forward Together podcast, WSU President Dr. Rick Muma and his guests reflect on and celebrate all that Wichita State University has accomplished in 2021. Special guests include James Chung, founder ... -
Episode 1. Digital Transformation
(Wichita State University, 2021-11-11)The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities ...
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