WJR COLLEGE TOUR 2024 ~ MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY:
WJR COLLEGE TOUR 2024 PODCASTS:
Oct. 25, 2024 ~ Michigan Farm Bureau CFO and Treasurer Tom Nugent joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie live on the 2024 WJR College Tour to discuss their mission of ending childhood hunger in our state.
Oct. 25, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are live at Michigan State University for the 2024 WJR College Tour and joined by the Farm Bureau Insurance CEO Don Simon to discuss helping homeowners with cutting-edge technology and the affordability of insurance.
Oct. 25, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are live from Michigan State University on the 2024 WJR College Tour, and joined by Michigan Farm Bureau COO Michelle Reynaert to discuss how their organization helps future famers and advocating for our state’s farmers.
Oct. 25, 2024 ~ Michigan State University will break ground on a new Plant and Enviromental Sciences building later today. AgBioResearch Director George Smith joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2024 WJR College Tour to discuss how this new building will help food security and climate adaptation.
WJR COLLEGE TOUR 2024 ~ KETTERING UNIVERSITY:
Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Kettering University Co-Op and Career Design Director Enza Sleva joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2024 WJR College Tour to discuss how their programs help launch students into careers immediately after graduation.
Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are on the 2024 WJR College Tour live from Kettering University to talk with students Ian Gibson, Katee Callicutt, and Gordo Lopez about how their co-op programs have set them up for success, student life on campus, and more!
Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Kettering University President Dr. Robert McMahan joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2024 WJR College Tour to talk about their students earning the highest salaries after graduation of all in-state universities, working with local companies as co-op partners, and much more!
Oct. 24, 2024 ~ Sam and Sammy Hoff, an alum and current senior at Kettering University join Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2024 WJR College Tour to discuss Kettering’s co-op program, the great hands-on experience it provides, and being involved as an employer.
WJR COLLEGE TOUR 2024 ~ FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY:
Oct. 23, 2024 ~ Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie live on the 2024 WJR College Tour to discuss staying ahead of the curve with the university’s many academic programs, hosting the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery, and more.
Oct. 23, 2024 ~ On the 2024 WJR College Tour, Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are live from Ferris State University and joined by Dean of Student Life Lina Blair to discuss connecting with students on campus, helping them with food security, and much more!
Oct. 23, 2024 ~ Ferris State Bulldogs Athletic Director Steve Brockelbank joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2024 WJR College Tour to discuss the football team’s hot start to the season ahead of the rivalry matchup with Grand Valley State University this Saturday, how the university is handling the transfer portal and NIL, and much more!
Oct. 23, 2024 ~ Tom Van Pernis, associate professor and program coordinator of plastics engineering technology at Ferris State University, joins, Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2024 WJR College Tour to discuss the many career paths his students can pursue.
WJR COLLEGE TOUR 2024 ~ MICHIGAN TECH UNIVERSITY:
Oct. 22, 2024 ~ Marika Seigel, associate provost for Undergraduate Education and dean of the Pavlis Honors College at Michigan Tech, joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the WJR 2024 College Tour to discuss their new program launching next fall and preparing students for post-graduation.
Oct. 22, 2024 ~ Michigan Tech Associate Professor of Computer Science Briana Bettin joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2024 WJR College Tour to discuss the university’s great computing and engineering programs.
Oct. 22, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are live from Michigan Tech University for the 2024 WJR College Tour where they are joined by Dean of Students Kellie Raffaelli to discuss the great opportunities for students on campus in Houghton, and how they stay connected with parents in Metro Detroit and beyond.
Oct. 22, 2024 ~ Michigan Tech University junior Logan Sandell and sophomore Audrey Fanning join Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2024 WJR College Tour to share what life is like on campus in Houghton, the hands-on academic environment in the classroom, and much more!
WJR COLLEGE TOUR 2024 ~ WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY:
Oct. 21, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie are live on the 2024 WJR College Tour from Wayne State University, and talk with senior Sumer Chaudry, junior Sophia Martell, senior Jesse Williams, senior Austin Churley about life on campus, how they’re being prepared for post-college life, and more!
Oct. 21, 2024 ~ Wayne State University Provost Dr. Laurie Clabo and Vice Provost Dr. Charles Cotton III joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie live on the 2024 WJR College Tour to talk about the university’s ranking in the U.S. News and World Report‘s top 100, working to prepare students for their careers, and more!
Oct. 21, 2024 ~ Wayne State University Vice President of Economic Development Ned Staebler joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie live on the 2024 WJR College Tour to discuss the importance of the University Research Corridor, and how Tech Town impacts small businesses in Michigan.
Oct. 21, 2024 ~ Taunya Phillips, Wayne State University‘s assistant vice president for technology commercialization, joins Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2024 WJR College Tour to discuss how the university and Tech Town have helped grow many emerging technologies.
October 25, 2023 ~ Thomas Jeitschko, interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Michigan State University, and John Ambrose, executive director of admissions for Michigan State University, talk with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about the new Spartan Tuition Advantage program, which covers the full cost of tuition for Pell Grant-eligible Michigan high school graduates.
October 25, 2023 ~ Tom Voice, senior associate dean of the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about how emerging electric and autonomous vehicles are shaping their curricula, and the role that the school’s new Engineering and Digital Innovation Center will serve in helping to develop what’s next for these technologies.
October 25, 2023 ~ Dr. Norm Beauchamp, executive vice president for MSU Health Sciences, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about the university’s efforts to grow the healthcare workforce in Michigan, ensuring Michiganders have sufficient access to the care they need.
October 25, 2023 ~ Trey Rogers, professor of turfgrass research at Michigan State University, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about their work with the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and the differences between turfgrass and artificial turf.
October 25, 2023 ~ Dr. Matthew Daum, director of the School of Packaging at Michigan State University, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about their nationally-recognized program, and recently completed $10 million building renovation.
October 24, 2023 ~ Dr. Bill Pink, Ferris State University president, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about their leading educational programs, and the Bulldogs football program’s back-to-back national championships.
October 24, 2023 ~ Jono Eaton, eSports coordinator at Ferris State University, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about their nationally-recognized program, and the importance of eSports on college campuses.
October 24, 2023 ~ Dr. Jennifer Hegenauer, associate dean of extended and international operations at Ferris State University, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about the five Ferris State hubs around the state that students of all ages can utilize.
October 24, 2023 ~ Dr. Daniel Taylor, dean of the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about being the only optometry college in the state, and their connection to residents of west Michigan.
October 23, 2023 ~ Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, Wayne State University president, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about their commitment to providing affordable higher education and the benefits of being located in the City of Detroit.
October 23, 2023 ~ Erika Wallace, Wayne State University athletic director, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about her vision for the Wayne State athletics department, and the great amenities student-athletes benefit from on the university’s Detroit campus.
October 23, 2023 ~ Ned Staebler, vice president of economic development at Wayne State University and president/CEO of TechTown, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour about the efforts underway to help startup companies in Detroit.
October 23, 2023 ~ Wayne State University students and alumni Nalani Fromm, Simon Mourani, and Gabrielle Rush join Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie on the 2023 WJR College Tour to talk about the affordability of higher education, benefits of going to school in an urban setting, and the great career opportunities available post graduation.
October 31, 2022 ~ Eastern Michigan University President James Smith joins 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour to talk about the continued growth of the university, both in physical infrastructure and academic curricula.
October 31, 2022 ~ Mohamed Qatu, dean of the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, speaks with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 College Tour about how this division of Eastern Michigan University is providing world-class experiences in engineering, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, aviation, and more.
October 31, 2022 ~ Lada Protheva, an Eastern Michigan University student who escaped Ukraine, joins 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour to talk about how her life has changed after coming to America and starting school at the university.
October 28, 2022 ~ Michigan State University engineering students Gavin Gardner and Ross Davis talk with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about the drone they’re developing with funding from NASA, and the game ball delivery planned for the Rutgers game.
October 28, 2022 ~ Dr. Micah Lissy, orthopedic surgeon in MSU Health Care Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center, talks with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon about how they provide support to all athletes and community members in East Lansing.
October 28, 2022 ~ Brian Martinez, manager of governance, risk and compliance for Michigan State University, talks with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon about keeping the university secure from cybersecurity attacks and how to get involved in the industry.
October 28, 2022 ~ Juliana Powell, mother of Alex Powell of “Alex’s Great State Race,” talks with760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon about bringing Michigan State and Michigan together to raise money and scholarships in honor of her son.
October 28, 2022 ~ Michigan State Sports Properties at Playfly Sports General Manager Otis Wiley and 760 WJR Senior Sports Analyst Steve Courtney talk with Guy Gordon about Saturday night’s rivalry game between the Spartans and Wolverines in Ann Arbor.
October 27, 2022 ~ University of Michigan-Dearborn students Wasey Rehman, Sierra Stockwell, and Perla Fares talk with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about the great programs they offer on the Dearborn campus.
October 27, 2022 ~ University of Michigan-Dearborn Associate Professor of Sociology Carmel Price, Professor of Geology Jacob Napieralski, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Hafiz Malik talk with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about the great programs they offer for students.
October 27, 2022 ~ University of Michigan-Dearborn Chancellor Domenico Grasso and Toyota Motor North America Research & Development Senior Executive Engineer Derek Caveney talk with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about the great students and alumni that come from the Dearborn campus.
October 26, 2022 ~ Ferris State University President Dr. Bill Pink talks with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about the great things going on around campus, and the Gotion battery plant coming to Big Rapids.
October 26, 2022 ~ Ferris State University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Bobby Fleischman talks with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 College Tour about the new Center for Virtual Learning coming next fall, and about other exciting programs offered on the Big Rapids campus.
October 26, 2022 ~ Tony Annese, head football coach for Ferris State University, talks with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon about winning the Division 2 National Championship last year, and about how his team navigates the NCAA Transfer Portal.
October 26, 2022 ~ Ferris State University students Lauren James and Teone Allen talk with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 College Tour from the Big Rapids campus.
October 25, 2022 ~ Central Michigan University President Dr. Bob Davies and Central Michigan University Provost Dr. Nancy Mathews talk with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about the great degrees and programs they offer from their Mount Pleasant campus.
October 25, 2022 ~ Zyzelewski Family Associate Vice President and Central Michigan University Director of Athletics Amy Folan talks with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about the great athletics department in Mount Pleasant.
October 25, 2022 ~ Central Michigan University students Eric Pouncil, Christa Paull, and Kaitlyn Mack talk with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about everything that the Mount Pleasant campus provides for all students.
October 24, 2022 ~ Michigan Tech University students Jailynn Johnson and Joe Dlugos talk with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about campus life in Houghton and the many ways MTU helps students pay for tuition.
October 24, 2022 ~ Michigan Tech University Assistant Professor of Computer Science Briana Bettin talks with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about how the University prepares their students for many different careers.
October 24, 2022 ~ Michigan Tech University Director of Admissions Beth Fitzpatrick talks with 760 WJR‘s Guy Gordon on the 2022 WJR College Tour about everything their Houghton campus has to offer for prospective students.
