Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:01:04 -0400 http://behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks en-us © 2026 Penn State Behrend yes 2568027e-645d-5253-a334-f8e159a714c6 behrendtalks@psu.edu Penn State Behrend episodic false Join Dr. Ralph Ford, Chancellor of Penn State Behrend, and guests for conversations about interesting things happening in the Erie community. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Penn State Behrend behrendtalks@psu.edu https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xn4yj2r6b48xtephjtqqnvu0iimu?.jpg http://behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks A five-year plan for the Open Lab, with Dr. Greg Filbeck and Dr. Alicyn Rhoades Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Greg Filbeck, vice chancellor and associate dean for academic affairs, and Dr. Alicyn Rhoads, vice chancellor and associate dean for research and graduate studies, about the college’s new five-year strategic plan. Originally recorded on July 15, 2026.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Greg Filbeck, vice chancellor and associate dean for academic affairs, and Dr. Alicyn Rhoads, vice chancellor and associate dean for research and graduate studies, about the college’s new five-year strategic plan. Originally recorded on July 15, 2026.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-19580944 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2666 9 1 full false Enhancing student opportunities in the School of Science, with Dr. Cora MacBeth Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Cora MacBeth, a 1996 Behrend graduate, about her first year as director of the School of Science. Originally recorded on June 15, 2026.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Cora MacBeth, a 1996 Behrend graduate, about her first year as director of the School of Science. Originally recorded on June 15, 2026.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-19464457 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2548 8 8 full false A Fulbright experience in Erie, with Bibiana Mayer Steckel Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Bibiana Mayer Steckel, a Fulbright Scholar from Brazil, about her work with the Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab, where she is studying the use of VR technology to connect with children who have autism. Originally recorded on April 30, 2026.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Bibiana Mayer Steckel, a Fulbright Scholar from Brazil, about her work with the Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab, where she is studying the use of VR technology to connect with children who have autism. Originally recorded on April 30, 2026.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-19348788 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2599 8 7 full false Creating the sneaker of the future, with Tiffany Beers Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tiffany Beers, vice president of enterprise innovation at VF Corporation, about her work designing products for Nike, Tesla, Logitech and The North Face. Originally recorded on May 8, 2026.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tiffany Beers, vice president of enterprise innovation at VF Corporation, about her work designing products for Nike, Tesla, Logitech and The North Face. Originally recorded on May 8, 2026.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-19189021 Sat, 16 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400 2257 8 6 full false Engineering the next generation of space travel, with Julia Cecchetti Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Julia Cecchetti, a 2020 graduate and recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award, about her work at SpaceX and at Impulse Space, where she is a senior propulsion engineer. Originally recorded on March 19, 2026.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Julia Cecchetti, a 2020 graduate and recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award, about her work at SpaceX and at Impulse Space, where she is a senior propulsion engineer. Originally recorded on March 19, 2026.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-19032242 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2116 8 5 full false Supporting Erie’s business community, with Brandon Mendoza Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Brandon Mendoza, president and CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, about the Erie 300 strategy and the role of local universities in economic-development work. Originally recorded on January 12, 2026.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Brandon Mendoza, president and CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, about the Erie 300 strategy and the role of local universities in economic-development work. Originally recorded on January 12, 2026.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-18519018 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2623 8 4 full false A productive partnership for women's health, with Dr. Will Walker Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Will Walker, director of the college's Women's Health Innovation and Science Translational Lab, about how Behrend's role in the MWRI-Erie initiative is helping to benefit medical research, undergraduate learning experiences, and the broader Erie community. Originally recorded on November 14, 2025.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Will Walker, director of the college's Women's Health Innovation and Science Translational Lab, about how Behrend's role in the MWRI-Erie initiative is helping to benefit medical research, undergraduate learning experiences, and the broader Erie community. Originally recorded on November 14, 2025.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-18231999 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2077 8 3 full false What COVID taught us about health care, with Dr. Ala Stanford Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ala Stanford, a pediatric surgeon and Alumni Fellow, about her work with the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she served as a regional director. Originally recorded on October 9, 2025. 

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ala Stanford, a pediatric surgeon and Alumni Fellow, about her work with the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where she served as a regional director. Originally recorded on October 9, 2025. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-18056773 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2456 8 2 full false Supporting family-owned businesses, with Dr. Christopher Harben Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Christopher Harben, the Toudy Chair of Entrepreneurship and Family Business, about the Center for Family Business and the annual Family Business Conference. Originally recorded on September 15, 2025.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Christopher Harben, the Toudy Chair of Entrepreneurship and Family Business, about the Center for Family Business and the annual Family Business Conference. Originally recorded on September 15, 2025.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-17911799 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1954 8 1 full false The rapid evolution of AI, with Dr. Tiffany Petricini and Kyle Chalupczynski Dr. 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.

]]> Dr. 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.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-17443917 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 3550 7 8 full false The student experience at Behrend and abroad, with Sophia DiPlacido Dr. 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.

]]> Dr. 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.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-17125550 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2048 7 7 full false The '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.

]]> 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.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-17125538 Fri, 09 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2164 7 6 full false Embracing an ‘accidental’ career, with Connor Sattely Dr. 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.

]]> Dr. 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.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-16919012 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400 2111 7 5 full false Investing with Intent, with Vincent Intrieri Dr. 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.

]]> Dr. 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.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-16154571 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2393 7 4 full false Pennsylvania’s role in the presidential election, with Dr. Robert Speel Dr. 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.

]]> Dr. 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.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-15996181 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 1835 7 3 full false The Healthy Campus Initiative, with Melissa Sulkowski Dr. 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.

]]> Dr. 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.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-15826822 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1657 7 2 full false A $4.4 million investment in metal casting, with Dr. Paul Lynch Dr. 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.

]]> Dr. 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.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-15539028 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2255 7 1 full false Managing inflation, with Dr. Ken Louie Dr. 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. 

]]> Dr. 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. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-15035750 Wed, 08 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400 2078 full false The April 8 total solar eclipse, with Dr. Darren Williams and Dr. Mike Rutter Dr. 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. 

]]> Dr. 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. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-14600478 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1965 full false How to navigate the college enrollment process, with Andrea Konkol Dr. 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. 

]]> Dr. 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. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-14504394 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1930 full false Building a better Wesleyville, with Borough Manager Marcus Jacobs Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with alumnus Marcus Jacobs about his work as the borough manager of Wesleyville. 

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with alumnus Marcus Jacobs about his work as the borough manager of Wesleyville. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-14169128 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 1965 full false Artificial 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. 

]]>  | 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. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-13977629 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1976 full false A silver STARS rating for sustainability, with Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason Dr. 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. 

]]> Dr. 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. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-13678893 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 2096 full false The 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. 

]]>  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. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-13484803 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2483 full false A new threat to chestnut trees, with graduate researcher Emily Dobry Dr. 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. 

]]> Dr. 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. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-13002110 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1773 full false The international-student experience, with Hetzel Award-winner Yingxin “Cindy” Wu Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Yingxin “Cindy” Wu, winner of the 2023 Ralph Dorn Hetzel Memorial Award, about her experience as an international student at Behrend. 

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Yingxin “Cindy” Wu, winner of the 2023 Ralph Dorn Hetzel Memorial Award, about her experience as an international student at Behrend. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-12830418 Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2023 full false Opportunities for alumni engagement, with Dr. Priscilla Hamilton Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Priscilla Hamilton, a retired U.S. Army colonel and former commander of the U.S. Army Dental Command, about her work with the Council of Fellows and the Women’s Engagement Council. 

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Priscilla Hamilton, a retired U.S. Army colonel and former commander of the U.S. Army Dental Command, about her work with the Council of Fellows and the Women’s Engagement Council. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-12623464 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1629 5 11 full false Partnering with the Eagle’s Nest Leadership Corporation, with Bishop Dwane Brock Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Bishop Dwane Brock, the founder and chief executive of the Word of Faith Development Corporation, about the college’s new partnership with the Eagle’s Nest Leadership Corporation. 

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Bishop Dwane Brock, the founder and chief executive of the Word of Faith Development Corporation, about the college’s new partnership with the Eagle’s Nest Leadership Corporation. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-12446145 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2904 5 10 full false ROI and the College Search Process with Andrea Konkol Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Andrea Konkol, director of enrollment management, about the importance of return on investment when considering a college or university. Originally recorded February 7, 2023.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Andrea Konkol, director of enrollment management, about the importance of return on investment when considering a college or university. Originally recorded February 7, 2023.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-12273521 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1908 5 9 full false Project RESOLVE and the expansion of the Open Lab, with Dr. Amy Bridger Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Amy Bridger, senior director of corporate strategy and external engagement, about Project RESOLVE, a regional strategy for reimagining the manufacturing industries. Originally recorded Jan. 13, 2023.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Amy Bridger, senior director of corporate strategy and external engagement, about Project RESOLVE, a regional strategy for reimagining the manufacturing industries. Originally recorded Jan. 13, 2023.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-12084859 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2760 5 8 full false Improving Students’ Mental Health, with Sue Daley Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sue Daley, director of personal counseling, about improving mental health services for college students. 

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sue Daley, director of personal counseling, about improving mental health services for college students. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-11880085 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1920 5 7 full false The New Erie Hall, with Ken Miller and Brian Streeter Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ken Miller, senior director of administration and student affairs, and Brian Streeter, senior director of athletics, about the new Erie Hall, a $28.2 million fitness, recreation, and wellness center that will open in January. Originally recorded Oct. 25, 2022.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ken Miller, senior director of administration and student affairs, and Brian Streeter, senior director of athletics, about the new Erie Hall, a $28.2 million fitness, recreation, and wellness center that will open in January. Originally recorded Oct. 25, 2022.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-11747777 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1967 5 6 full false Promoting Student Engagement, with Kris Motta Torok and Clark Tieman Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kris Motta Torok and Clark Tieman, of the office of Student Leadership and Involvement, about the importance of student engagement and the extracurricular experience. Originally recorded Oct. 4, 2022.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kris Motta Torok and Clark Tieman, of the office of Student Leadership and Involvement, about the importance of student engagement and the extracurricular experience. Originally recorded Oct. 4, 2022.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-11568713 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2589 5 5 full false Corporate Partnerships in Knowledge Park, with Brian Kupchella Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Brian Kupchella, CEO of Clarience Technologies, about Truck-Lite’s move to Knowledge Park. Originally recorded Sept. 16, 2022.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Brian Kupchella, CEO of Clarience Technologies, about Truck-Lite’s move to Knowledge Park. Originally recorded Sept. 16, 2022.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-11413750 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1861 5 4 full false Nurturing Campus Diversity, with Sam Epps Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sam Epps, a 1995 Behrend alumnus, about campus diversity, alumni engagement and the future of labor unions. Originally recorded Aug. 23, 2022.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sam Epps, a 1995 Behrend alumnus, about campus diversity, alumni engagement and the future of labor unions. Originally recorded Aug. 23, 2022.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-11249483 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 2438 5 3 full false How to See Through "Post-Truth" Communications, with Dr. David Kahl Jr. Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. David Kahl, Jr., professor of communication, about the language and strategy that advances neoliberalism and “post-truth” communications. Originally recorded July 26, 2022.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. David Kahl, Jr., professor of communication, about the language and strategy that advances neoliberalism and “post-truth” communications. Originally recorded July 26, 2022.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-11100002 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400 2440 5 2 full false Scholarships and Other Philanthropic Support, with Kevin Moore Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kevin Moore, director of development and alumni relations, about Penn State’s six-year capital campaign, “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence.” Originally recorded June 22, 2022.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kevin Moore, director of development and alumni relations, about Penn State’s six-year capital campaign, “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence.” Originally recorded June 22, 2022.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-10920865 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1925 5 1 full false Restoring and Repurposing the Federal House, with Tom Hagen Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tom Hagen, chairman of the board of Erie Indemnity Company, about the restoration and expansion of the Federal House, the new home for Susan Hirt Hagen CORE. Originally recorded June 1, 2022.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tom Hagen, chairman of the board of Erie Indemnity Company, about the restoration and expansion of the Federal House, the new home for Susan Hirt Hagen CORE. Originally recorded June 1, 2022.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-10804868 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2015 4 14 full false Teaching Online and In Person, with Eric Robbins Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Eric Robbins, associate director of corporate outreach and research in the Black School of Business, about being selected for the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. Originally recorded May 6, 2022.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Eric Robbins, associate director of corporate outreach and research in the Black School of Business, about being selected for the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. Originally recorded May 6, 2022.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-10599484 Fri, 13 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2342 4 13 full false The Role of Student Government, with Claire Perritano Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Claire Perritano, a Behrend senior, about her experience in student government and as a resident assistant. Originally recorded April 4, 2022.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Claire Perritano, a Behrend senior, about her experience in student government and as a resident assistant. Originally recorded April 4, 2022.

]]> Buzzsprout-10438862 Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1675 4 12 full false The Enduring Value of the Humanities, with Dr. Eric Corty Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Eric Corty, director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, about his 29 years as a Behrend faculty member and administrator. Originally recorded February 28, 2022. 

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Eric Corty, director of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, about his 29 years as a Behrend faculty member and administrator. Originally recorded February 28, 2022. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-10219591 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500 2088 4 11 full false The Russian Invasion of Ukraine, with Dr. Lena Surzhko Harned Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Lena Surzhko Harned, assistant teaching professor of political science, about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Originally recorded February 28, 2022. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Lena Surzhko Harned, assistant teaching professor of political science, about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Originally recorded February 28, 2022. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-10192884 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2648 4 10 full false Making the Most of College, with JP Goodsel, '21 Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with James “JP” Goodsel, a graduate student at the college, about how student-athletes balance their obligations in the classroom and on the court. Originally recorded February 2, 2022. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with James “JP” Goodsel, a graduate student at the college, about how student-athletes balance their obligations in the classroom and on the court. Originally recorded February 2, 2022. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-10100034 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1340 4 9 full false New Options for Engineering Students, with Dr. Tim Kurzweg Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses sensor-embedded fibers, polymer engineering and robotics with Dr. Tim Kurzweg, director of the School of Engineering. Originally recorded January 7, 2022. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses sensor-embedded fibers, polymer engineering and robotics with Dr. Tim Kurzweg, director of the School of Engineering. Originally recorded January 7, 2022. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Buzzsprout-9921545 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1597 4 8 full false The Circular Economy of Plastics, with Dr. Alicyn Rhoades Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the life cycle of plastics and the new Advanced Resource Efficiency Center with Dr. Alicyn Rhoades, associate professor of engineering and interim associate dean for research and graduate studies. Originally recorded December 16, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the life cycle of plastics and the new Advanced Resource Efficiency Center with Dr. Alicyn Rhoades, associate professor of engineering and interim associate dean for research and graduate studies. Originally recorded December 16, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-9847242 Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1952 4 7 full false COVID's Impact on Supply Chains, with Dr. Varun Gupta Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the disruption to global supply chains caused by COVID-19 with Dr. Varun Gupta, associate professor of supply chain management and analytics. Originally recorded November 23, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the disruption to global supply chains caused by COVID-19 with Dr. Varun Gupta, associate professor of supply chain management and analytics. Originally recorded November 23, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-9656360 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500 1599 4 6 full false Supporting Family Business, with Dr. Christopher Harben and Doug Neckers Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the new Center for Family Business with Dr. Christopher Harben, Toudy Chair of Entrepreneurship and Family Business, and Doug Neckers, president and CEO of Maplevale Farms. Originally recorded October 26, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the new Center for Family Business with Dr. Christopher Harben, Toudy Chair of Entrepreneurship and Family Business, and Doug Neckers, president and CEO of Maplevale Farms. Originally recorded October 26, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-9483214 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1863 4 5 full false Encouraging Entrepreneurship, with Laura Guncheon Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Laura Guncheon, vice president of the project management office at Erie Management Group, about EMG’s efforts to spur entrepreneurial growth in the Erie region. Originally recorded September 22, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Laura Guncheon, vice president of the project management office at Erie Management Group, about EMG’s efforts to spur entrepreneurial growth in the Erie region. Originally recorded September 22, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-9322235 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2334 4 4 full false Virtual and Augmented Reality, with Dr. Christopher Shelton Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Christopher Shelton, assistant professor of clinical psychology and director of the Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab, about the use of immersive technology in psychology. Originally recorded August 25, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Christopher Shelton, assistant professor of clinical psychology and director of the Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab, about the use of immersive technology in psychology. Originally recorded August 25, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-9152981 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1753 4 3 full false Plastics Innovation, with Kelly Goodsel and Shawn Gross Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kelly Goodsel, president and CEO of Viking Plastics, and Shawn Gross, the company’s vice president of culture and business development, about lean manufacturing and the plastics industry in northwest Pennsylvania. Originally recorded August 4, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Kelly Goodsel, president and CEO of Viking Plastics, and Shawn Gross, the company’s vice president of culture and business development, about lean manufacturing and the plastics industry in northwest Pennsylvania. Originally recorded August 4, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-9012783 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400 2044 4 2 full false Economic Growth and Equality in Erie, with Mayor Joe Schember Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Erie Mayor Joe Schember about economic growth, Opportunity Zones and diversity-and-inclusion efforts in Erie. Originally recorded June 23, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Erie Mayor Joe Schember about economic growth, Opportunity Zones and diversity-and-inclusion efforts in Erie. Originally recorded June 23, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-8838030 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2109 4 1 full false Diversity and corporate responsibility, with Tesha Nesbit Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tesha Nesbit, director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and corporate social responsibility at North American Partners in Anesthesia, about the need for diversity and inclusion in the workforce. Originally recorded May 20, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tesha Nesbit, director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and corporate social responsibility at North American Partners in Anesthesia, about the need for diversity and inclusion in the workforce. Originally recorded May 20, 2021. For a captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-8698745 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400 2115 3 13 full false The Next Step in Space Exploration, with Dr. Darren Williams Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Darren Williams, professor of astronomy and astrophysics, about the search for habitable planets and extraterrestrial life. Originally recorded May 11, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Darren Williams, professor of astronomy and astrophysics, about the search for habitable planets and extraterrestrial life. Originally recorded May 11, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-8526762 Mon, 17 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1867 3 12 full false 34 Years of Enrollment Management, with Dr. Mary-Ellen Madigan Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Mary-Ellen Madigan, former director of enrollment management, about her 34-year career at Behrend. Originally recorded March 26, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Mary-Ellen Madigan, former director of enrollment management, about her 34-year career at Behrend. Originally recorded March 26, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-8348726 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1855 3 11 full false Teaching Through the Pandemic, with Dr. Pam Silver Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Pam Silver, associate dean of academic affairs, about the college's transition to remote and mixed-mode learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Originally recorded March 5, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Pam Silver, associate dean of academic affairs, about the college's transition to remote and mixed-mode learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Originally recorded March 5, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-8173613 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2001 3 10 full false Evolving a Business, with Ashleigh Walters Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Ashleigh Walters, president of Onex Inc., about her new book, “Leading with Grit and Grace: A Journey in Organizational Culture Change.” Originally recorded February 3, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Ashleigh Walters, president of Onex Inc., about her new book, “Leading with Grit and Grace: A Journey in Organizational Culture Change.” Originally recorded February 3, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-7941913 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1532 3 9 full false Research and MWRI-Erie, with Dr. Ivor Knight Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ivor Knight, associate dean of research and graduate studies, about the importance of research and the partnership with the Magee-Womens Research Institute of Erie. Originally recorded January 6, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Ivor Knight, associate dean of research and graduate studies, about the importance of research and the partnership with the Magee-Womens Research Institute of Erie. Originally recorded January 6, 2021. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-7412788 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1746 3 8 full false Financial Literacy with Dr. Greg Filbeck Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Greg Filbeck, director of Behrend's Black School of Business, about the school’s role in a financial literacy initiative at more than 400 high schools. Originally recorded December 9, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Greg Filbeck, director of Behrend's Black School of Business, about the school’s role in a financial literacy initiative at more than 400 high schools. Originally recorded December 9, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-6980521 Fri, 25 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1790 3 7 full false The 2020 election with Dr. Robert Speel Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Robert Speel, associate professor of political science, about the 2020 election and the transition ahead. Originally recorded November 12, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Robert Speel, associate professor of political science, about the 2020 election and the transition ahead. Originally recorded November 12, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-6544948 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1790 3 6 full false Corporate and Community Stewardship with Tim NeCastro Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tim NeCastro, president and CEO of Erie Insurance, about the company's commitment to community engagement and corporate stewardship. Erie Insurance was named Penn State University's 2020 Corporate Partner of the Year. Originally recorded October 12, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Tim NeCastro, president and CEO of Erie Insurance, about the company's commitment to community engagement and corporate stewardship. Erie Insurance was named Penn State University's 2020 Corporate Partner of the Year. Originally recorded October 12, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-6142276 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1905 3 5 full false Civility in Politics with Former Gov. Tom Ridge Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with former Gov. Tom Ridge, the first secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about civility in politics, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the 2020 presidential election. Originally recorded September 16, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with former Gov. Tom Ridge, the first secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about civility in politics, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the 2020 presidential election. Originally recorded September 16, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-5770132 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 2473 3 4 full false Mental Health during COVID-19 with Dr. Melanie Hetzel-Riggin Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Melanie Hetzel-Riggin, professor of psychology, about the mental-health challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally recorded August 24, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Melanie Hetzel-Riggin, professor of psychology, about the mental-health challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally recorded August 24, 2020. For captioned version, visit behrend.psu.edu/behrendtalks.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-5383213 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1822 3 3 full false Economic Impact of COVID-19 with Dr. Ken Louie Dr. Ralph Ford, chanellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the local and national economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Ken Louie, associate professor of economics and director of Behrend's Economic Research Institute of Erie. Originally recorded July 28, 2020.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chanellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the local and national economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Ken Louie, associate professor of economics and director of Behrend's Economic Research Institute of Erie. Originally recorded July 28, 2020.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-4940663 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1923 3 2 full false Return-to-Campus Planning Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Ken Miller, senior director of administration and student affairs, and others about plans for returning to campus. Additional guests are Dr. Marty Kociolek, director of the School of Science; Emily Cassano, chair of Behrend's Faculty Senate and Council and assistant teaching professor of theatre, music, and visual arts; and Michelle Hartmann, director of Community and Workforce Programs. Originally recorded July 10, 2020.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Ken Miller, senior director of administration and student affairs, and others about plans for returning to campus. Additional guests are Dr. Marty Kociolek, director of the School of Science; Emily Cassano, chair of Behrend's Faculty Senate and Council and assistant teaching professor of theatre, music, and visual arts; and Michelle Hartmann, director of Community and Workforce Programs. Originally recorded July 10, 2020.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-4552124 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0400 2260 3 1 full false Sustainability with Dr. Sherri Mason Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Sherri "Sam" Mason, sustainability coordinator at Behrend and a leading researcher in freshwater plastic pollution. Part of Mason’s job is implementing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals at Behrend. Originally recorded June 12, 2020.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Sherri "Sam" Mason, sustainability coordinator at Behrend and a leading researcher in freshwater plastic pollution. Part of Mason’s job is implementing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals at Behrend. Originally recorded June 12, 2020.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-4211345 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400 1745 2 13 full false Accounting and Athletics with Dr. Chuck Brown Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Chuck Brown, associate professor of accounting and associate director of Behrend's Black School of Business. Brown, who also serves as faculty athletics representative to the NCAA, received a 2020 Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching. Originally recorded May 12, 2020.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Chuck Brown, associate professor of accounting and associate director of Behrend's Black School of Business. Brown, who also serves as faculty athletics representative to the NCAA, received a 2020 Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching. Originally recorded May 12, 2020.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-3877847 Fri, 22 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1752 2 12 full false Designing a COVID-19 Face Shield with Jason Williams Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Jason Williams, assistant teaching professor of engineering and head of the Medical Plastics Center of Excellence at Behrend. Williams helped design a new COVID-19 face shield that is being produced in Erie. Originally recorded April 17, 2020.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Jason Williams, assistant teaching professor of engineering and head of the Medical Plastics Center of Excellence at Behrend. Williams helped design a new COVID-19 face shield that is being produced in Erie. Originally recorded April 17, 2020.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-3491938 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1756 2 11 full false School of Science with Dr. Marty Kociolek Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Marty Kociolek, director of the School of Science at Behrend. Originally recorded March 13, 2020.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Marty Kociolek, director of the School of Science at Behrend. Originally recorded March 13, 2020.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-3227488 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1759 2 10 full false Student Government Association with John Jarecki Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with John Jarecki, president of Behrend's Student Government Association. Originally recorded February 14, 2020.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with John Jarecki, president of Behrend's Student Government Association. Originally recorded February 14, 2020.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2958664 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1790 2 9 full false Joe Snyder, of Process and Data Automation Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Joe Snyder, president of Process and Data Automation. Originally recorded January 17, 2020.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Joe Snyder, president of Process and Data Automation. Originally recorded January 17, 2020.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2958643 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1790 2 8 full false Alumni Relations with Kevin Moore Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Kevin Moore, director of Development and Alumni Relations. Originally recorded December 20, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Kevin Moore, director of Development and Alumni Relations. Originally recorded December 20, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2958640 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1790 2 7 full false Politics with Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned, assistant teaching professor of political science, about U.S.-Ukraine relations as well as other political topics. Surzhko-Harned's research focuses on comparative politics and the politics of the post-Soviet space. Originally recorded November 22, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned, assistant teaching professor of political science, about U.S.-Ukraine relations as well as other political topics. Surzhko-Harned's research focuses on comparative politics and the politics of the post-Soviet space. Originally recorded November 22, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2958610 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1790 2 6 full false Mark Rose, of Lord Corp. Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Mark Rose, director of aerospace operations at Lord Corp. An Erie native, Rose has managed several Lord facilities in the Erie region as well as in Dayton, Ohio. He also has served as vice chairman of the Industrial Advisory Board for Penn State Behrend’s Master of Manufacturing Management program. Originally recorded October 25, 2019. 

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Mark Rose, director of aerospace operations at Lord Corp. An Erie native, Rose has managed several Lord facilities in the Erie region as well as in Dayton, Ohio. He also has served as vice chairman of the Industrial Advisory Board for Penn State Behrend’s Master of Manufacturing Management program. Originally recorded October 25, 2019. 

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2958586 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1789 2 5 full false Magee-Womens Research Institute Partnership Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the Behrend and Magee-Womens Research Institute partnership with Charles "Boo" Hagerty, chief development officer of Hamot Health Foundation, and Michael J. Annichine, chief executive officer of  MWRI. Originally recorded Sept. 3, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, discusses the Behrend and Magee-Womens Research Institute partnership with Charles "Boo" Hagerty, chief development officer of Hamot Health Foundation, and Michael J. Annichine, chief executive officer of  MWRI. Originally recorded Sept. 3, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2958571 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1790 2 4 full false Erie Hall with Dr. Ken Miller Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Ken Miller, senior director, administration and student affairs, about the plans to replace Erie Hall on the Behrend campus. Originally recorded August 30, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Ken Miller, senior director, administration and student affairs, about the plans to replace Erie Hall on the Behrend campus. Originally recorded August 30, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2958559 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1790 2 3 full false Youth Education Outreach with Melanie Ford Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Melanie Ford, director of Youth Education Outreach and the Engineering K-12 Outreach Center at Penn State Behrend. Melanie Ford is also an assistant teaching professor of computer science and software engineering. Originally recorded August 9, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Melanie Ford, director of Youth Education Outreach and the Engineering K-12 Outreach Center at Penn State Behrend. Melanie Ford is also an assistant teaching professor of computer science and software engineering. Originally recorded August 9, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2958556 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1790 2 2 full false Nursing with Dr. Carolynn Masters Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Carolynn Masters, associate teaching professor of nursing. Originally recorded July 5, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Carolynn Masters, associate teaching professor of nursing. Originally recorded July 5, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2958550 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1790 2 1 full false Math Education with Dr. Courtney Nagle Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Courtney Nagle, associate professor of mathematics education. Originally recorded June 7, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Courtney Nagle, associate professor of mathematics education. Originally recorded June 7, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2938648 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0500 1790 1 9 full false Susan Hirt Hagen CORE with James Hodge Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. James J. Hodge, director of the Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation (CORE) at Penn State Behrend. Originally recorded May 10, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. James J. Hodge, director of the Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation (CORE) at Penn State Behrend. Originally recorded May 10, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2938588 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0500 1790 1 8 full false Matt Totzke, CEO of Larson Texts Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Matt Totzke, CEO of Larson Texts. Totzke earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics with a concentration in computer science from Penn State Behrend in 1996. Originally recorded April 16, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Matt Totzke, CEO of Larson Texts. Totzke earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics with a concentration in computer science from Penn State Behrend in 1996. Originally recorded April 16, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2938555 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0500 1790 1 7 full false Former Governor Tom Ridge Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Tom Ridge, former governor of Pennsylvania and the first secretary of Homeland Security. Originally recorded February 28, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Tom Ridge, former governor of Pennsylvania and the first secretary of Homeland Security. Originally recorded February 28, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2938510 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0500 1790 1 6 full false Business with Dr. Diane Parente Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Diane H. Parente, professor of management. Originally recorded February 15, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Diane H. Parente, professor of management. Originally recorded February 15, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2938165 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1790 1 5 full false Intrieri Fund with Dr. Timothy Krause Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Timothy Krause, assistant professor of finance and director of the Intrieri Family Student Managed Fund. Originally recorded January 18, 2019.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Dr. Timothy Krause, assistant professor of finance and director of the Intrieri Family Student Managed Fund. Originally recorded January 18, 2019.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2938150 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1790 1 4 full false Public Policy Fund with Caitlin Handerhan Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Caitlin Handerhan, executive director of the Public Policy Fund at Penn State Behrend. Originally recorded December 21, 2018.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Caitlin Handerhan, executive director of the Public Policy Fund at Penn State Behrend. Originally recorded December 21, 2018.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2938135 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1790 1 3 full false Innovation Commons with Jake Marsh Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Jake Marsh, industry relations coordinator at Penn State Behrend, about the Innovation Commons. Originally recorded November 23, 2018.

]]> Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, speaks with Jake Marsh, industry relations coordinator at Penn State Behrend, about the Innovation Commons. Originally recorded November 23, 2018.

]]> Penn State Behrend Buzzsprout-2938099 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:00:00 -0500 1786 1 2 full false