Behind the Bearcat
Hannah Christian and Travis Kline reveal the stories behind the amazing people at Northwest Missouri State University.
Episodes
April 25, 2025 • 27 mins
It's the season 6 finale! This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Elise Hepworth, Northwest Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences about her career journey, teaching novice learners of all ages, and her thoughts on leadership. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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April 11, 2025 • 45 mins
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Hayston Wilson, a Northwest alumni and co-owner of Halelujah Counseling in Maryville, MO about his career journey, tips for maintaining mental health, and the power of the cold call. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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March 28, 2025 • 31 mins
This week Travis and Hannah chat with Dr. Jennifer Wall, professor of Math and Statistics, about her journey as an educator, the beauty in math, and her advice for success. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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March 6, 2025 • 38 mins
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Kristen Neeley, Director of the Career Development Center at Missouri Western State University, about her career and academic journey at Northwest and MoWest, what Career Development looks like on the MoWest campus, and her advice for career success. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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February 13, 2025 • 28 mins
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Dr. Brian Hesse, Professor of Political Science at Northwest, about how international travel changed his life, how he found Northwest, and his advice for students and life. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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January 30, 2025 • 23 mins
This week Hannah and Travis chat with International Student Success and Outreach Coordinator, Mahammad "Mo" Hajiyev, about the the work he does for international students at Northwest, the challenges international students face, and his advice to be successful. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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January 16, 2025 • 29 mins
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator, Hadley Douglas, about the transition from student to employee, her role at Northwest, and her advice for students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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December 5, 2024 • 43 mins
It's the mid-season finale! This week Hannah and Travis talk with University Police Chief Amanda Cullin about her unique career journey, being a woman in law enforcement, and her advice to be successful Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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November 21, 2024 • 26 mins
This week Travis and Hannah talk with AVP of Student Affairs, Dr. Kori Hoffmann, about his journey from teacher to Northwest, his advice for students, and his thoughts on leadership. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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November 7, 2024 • 31 mins
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Christian Dixon, Annual Giving Specialist, about his many jobs at Northwest, his advice for students, and his academic journey. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
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October 25, 2024 • 16 mins
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Kaylin LaMaster, Executive Assistant to the VP of Finance and Admin and Finance and Contract Systems Specialist, about her time as a PBL Intern, transitioning from a student worker to a full-time employee, and her advice to students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
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October 11, 2024 • 24 mins
This week Hannah and Travis talk with Alumni Relations & Communications Specialist, Elizabeth Cline about her time as a Career Ambassador, her career journey, and her advice for students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
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September 27, 2024 • 37 mins
This week Travis and Hannah talk with new Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, Britain Bray, about graduating during the pandemic, becoming a professor, and her advice for job seekers and art students. Check out her work on her website https://www.britainbray.com/. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss a new episode!
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September 13, 2024 • 45 mins
This week Hannah and Travis talk with new Northwest Assistant Vice President of Title IX and Equity, Dr. Stephanie Krauth about her career journey in higher education and student affairs, what Title IX is, and her advice to students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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August 30, 2024 • 32 mins
Behind the Bearcat is back for season 6! This week we talk with the newest member of the Career Services team, Linda Standerford, about her extensive career journey, how she came back to Northwest, and her advice for students. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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April 19, 2024 • 36 mins
This week Hannah and Travis wrap up season 5 with the 11th president of Northwest, Dr. Lance Tatum. Dr. Tatum talks about how he went from wanting to be a professional baseball player to university administrator, how he came to Northwest, and his vision for Northwest moving forward. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
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April 5, 2024 • 32 mins
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Monica McCollough, owner of Therapeutic Massage of Maryville and Adjunct professor in the School of Agricultural Sciences, about her career journey, tips for anyone wanting to start a business, and what she is observing working with college students at Northwest. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/ca...
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March 22, 2024 • 23 mins
This week Hannah and Travis welcome Dr. Jessica Gracey, Chair of the Northwest Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and Associate Professor of Political Science, to the podcast to talk about she got involved in politics through a campus organization, waiting tables through grad school, and how she became chair of the department. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our web...
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March 1, 2024 • 15 mins
This week Travis and Hannah talk with Northwest Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics, Kelli Wilmes, about her journey to Northwest, what dietetians actually do, and some of the profession-based learning they are doing in the program. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
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February 16, 2024 • 33 mins
This week Hannah and Travis welcome Dr. Bronson Herrera, Assistant Professor of Political Science, to the podcast to talk about what Political Science actually is, how his mentor changed his life, and how he came to Northwest Missouri State University. Remember to like and subscribe to never miss an episode and catch up on past episodes on our website at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/career/podcast.htm
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