IMPACT

IMPACT

IMPACT is a podcast from Harrisburg University staff, students and faculty, spotlighting bold ideas, research, and our approach to real-world learning that is shaping our campus and community. Through mini-series, expert interviews, tech tips, and panel talks, we explore HU’s influence across Central PA and beyond—from breakthroughs in science and tech to new directions in entertainment and education. Whether you're a curious listener, future student, or industry pro, tune in and get involved.

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May 1, 2026 10 mins

Professor Greg Loring Albright discusses his approach to teaching systems design through the use of tabletop games. In this episode, Greg starts laying out his teaching strategies.

Professor Albright is the Department Chair for HU's Game Design undergraduate degree. He is both a researcher and published tabletop game designer, so he knows his stuff! Join us for this new series if you're interested in ways you can utilize tab...

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Welcome to another new series, published by the Impact Studios podcast at Harrisburg University.


Hosted by Game Design student Alex Teeple and HU's Game Developer in Residence Jason VandenBerghe, this series is all about letting these two highly passionate and opinionated game industry nerds talk about a variety of subjects; sometimes landing on some profound insights! Come for the fun stories, keen insights, and laughs, and maybe e...

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April 17, 2026 5 mins

In this new HU Impact series, Professor Greg Loring Albright is going to discuss his approach to teaching systems design through the use of tabletop games.


Professor Albright is the Department Chair for HU's Game Design undergraduate degree. He is both a researcher and published tabletop game designer, so he knows his stuff! Join us for this new series if you're interested in ways you can utilize tabletop games in your t...

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December 19, 2025 24 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Leveling Up. 

In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

Our host, Emily Lupi, chats with HU alumnus Kimberly Bernard, an IT Systems Support Analyst at Myonex. Kimberly talks about how being part of the Student Government at HU helped break up the challenges of being a student by giving her small wins, why she sta...

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December 19, 2025 23 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Leveling Up. 

In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

Our host, Emily Lupi, chats with HU alumni Mia Falcone and Haseena Mansour. They'll touch on things like the shift of social dynamics from college to the workplace, how it's not your fault you're not able to find a job, and making use of the reso...

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November 14, 2025 23 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Leveling Up. 

In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

Our host, Emily Lupi, chats with HU alumnus Lydia Dieppa about her role as a Digital Content Associate for the Office of Governor Josh Shapiro. Lydia talks about figuring out who she is outside of school, balancing her free time with learning and self care, ...

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November 7, 2025 34 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Hackers, Hipsters, & Hustlers. 

In this series, Jay Jayamohan, Founder & Director of the CIE at Harrisburg University, interviews the next generation of entrepreneurs who are solving real-world problems by rewriting the rules of business. 

In this episode, Jay interviews Adam Marsh, President of Ledge Inc. and CEO of 80/20 Quality. Amongst other things, Adam talks about staying competitive while...

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October 17, 2025 31 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Leveling Up. 

In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

Our host, Emily Lupi, chats with HU alumni Kyle Fake and Austin Jones about their jobs, how they were able to find their current jobs, and what it's like working in interdisciplinary teams. Check it out and share your thoughts!

The Harrisburg University o...

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October 10, 2025 26 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Leveling Up. 

In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

Our host, Emily Lupi, chats with HU alumni Benjamin Ayensu and Hosly Irizarry about their professional lives after HU, friendly rivalries, and how soft skills help their other skills shine. Give it a listen and share your thoughts!

The Harrisburg University o...

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October 3, 2025 24 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Leveling Up. 

In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

Let's welcome our new host, Emily Lupi, as she chats with Lynzie Wagaman and Isaiah Bretz. These two HU alumni discuss their experiences at HU and their transitions into their professional journeys. Give it a listen and share your thoughts!

The Harrisburg...

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August 15, 2025 32 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Leveling Up. 

In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

In this episode, Rebekah Harriger chats with Alexander Hang, Kadijatu Johnson, Alvin Smith, and Logan Trimmer, four HU Advanced Manufacturing students who share what made them interested in advanced manufacturing at HU and some of the interesting projects th...

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July 25, 2025 26 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Leveling Up. 


In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

 

In this episode, Rebekah Harriger chats with Angelina Rossi and Vaughn Kline, two HU integrative science students who share their internship experiences in celebration of National Intern Day on July 31st. Give it a listen and share your thoughts!

 

The Ha...

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July 25, 2025 32 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Hackers, Hipsters, & Hustlers. 

 

In this series, Jay Jayamohan, Founder & Director of the CIE at Harrisburg University, interviews the next generation of entrepreneurs who are solving real-world problems by rewriting the rules of business. 

 

In this episode, Jay interviews Nicole Biesecker, a marketing professional who is creating a new product called Zibit. Listen Nicole talk about how she tran...

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July 18, 2025 37 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Failing Forward, hosted by Jason VandenBerghe!


Jason Vandenberghe, decades long veteran of the video games industry and Game Developer in Residence at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, will be speaking with guests from across the entertainment industry, discussing how they got to where they are, the philosophies that drive them, and the lessons learned along the way.


In this episo...

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June 13, 2025 23 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Leveling Up. 


In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

 

In this episode, Rebekah Harriger chats with Ashley Bonnet, an HU student who shares a bit about how she gained experience in her chosen field while at HU.  Listen to them talk about keeping correspondence with your mentors, being ok with failure, and b...

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June 13, 2025 34 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Hackers, Hipsters, & Hustlers. 

 

In this series, Jay Jayamohan, Founder & Director of the CIE at Harrisburg University, interviews the next generation of entrepreneurs who are solving real-world problems by rewriting the rules of business. 

 

In this episode, Jay interviews Christina Milano-Damaskos, co-founder of Atlong, about their product Rallee. Rallee is an augmented reality app focusing on ...

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June 6, 2025 14 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Leveling Up. 

In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

In this episode, Charles Palmer chats with Rebekah Harriger, the Senior Director of Career Services & Experiential Learning, and Michelle Luna Victoria, an HU student who shares a bit about her professional journey during her time at HU.  Give us a liste...

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June 6, 2025 37 mins

Welcome to the next episode of Failing Forward, hosted by Jason VandenBerghe!


Jason Vandenberghe, decades long veteran of the video games industry and Game Developer in Residence at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, will be speaking with guests from across the entertainment industry, discussing how they got to where they are, the philosophies that drive them, and the lessons learned along the way.


In this episo...

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May 16, 2025 22 mins

Welcome to the inaugural episode for a new series of podcasts called Leveling Up. 


In this series, we will hear from HU students as well as those who directly support and empower them, both on-campus and off-campus. 

 

For this first episode, Charles Palmer hosts Rebekah Harriger, the Senior Director of Career Services & Experiential Learning, and Melissa Morgan, the former Associate VP of Student Services. 

 

The Harrisburg Uni...

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Welcome to a new podcast series called Hackers, Hipsters, & Hustlers. 

 

In this series, Jay Jayamohan, Founder & Director of the CIE at Harrisburg University, interviews the next generation of entrepreneurs who are solving real-world problems by rewriting the rules of business. 

 

For this inaugural show, Jay interviews Tannisha Fuentes, founder of Talent Decode. 

 

The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Harri...

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