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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June 26, 2026 25 mins

Wrapping up this first season of The Game Design Thread, Professor Greg Loring Albright interviews his first guest. John Mulligan, owner of and game designer at Exeunt Press, joins Greg and talks about how he likes to share his passion for game design with others through free classes and workshops in public libraries.

Professor Albright is the Program Lead for HU's Game Design undergraduate degree. He is both a researcher and publis...

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Welcome to the Esports Checkpoint. This series will highlight different aspects of the Esports program at Harrisburg University as well as the Esports industry at large.

In this episode, host Theresa Gaffney sits down with Harrisburg Univeristy's Assistant Director of Esports & Partnerships, Lynzie Wagaman, and Senior Esports Advisor, Darren Moore, to discuss the evolving relationship between collegiate and professional esports...

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June 12, 2026 11 mins

Professor Greg Loring Albright discusses his approach to teaching systems design through the use of tabletop games. In this episode, Greg goes over the pros and cons of three different games that you could use in the exercise he's been discussing in this series.

Professor Albright is the Program Lead for HU's Game Design undergraduate degree. He is both a researcher and published tabletop game designer, so he knows his stuff! Join u...

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June 5, 2026 45 mins

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 even learn a thing or two about the video game industry...and life?

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May 29, 2026 10 mins

Professor Greg Loring Albright discusses his approach to teaching systems design through the use of tabletop games. In this episode, Greg breaks down running a modular design exercise in the classroom.

Professor Albright is the Program Lead 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 series if you're interested in ways you can utiliz...

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May 22, 2026 53 mins

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 even learn a thing or two about the video game industry...and life?

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May 20, 2026 16 mins

Welcome to the first episode of a new HU Impact Studios series called the Esports Checkpoint. This series will highlight different aspects of the Esports program at Harrisburg University as well as the Esports industry at large.

We kick off this series with three HU students: Nathan "Skyv3nom" Meyers is the host, and he's joined by Damaine "Pho" Wilson and Nathan "Mintzey" Mintzer. Pho will discuss his experience winning the colleg...

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May 15, 2026 6 mins

Professor Greg Loring Albright discusses his approach to teaching systems design through the use of tabletop games. In this episode, Greg jumps into modular design theory a bit more.

Professor Albright is the Program Lead 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 series if you're interested in ways you can utilize tabletop games in...

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May 8, 2026 54 mins

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 even learn a thing or two about the video game industry...and life?

The title of this episode is ...

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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 Program Lead 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 series if you're interested in ways you can utilize tabletop games in y...

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April 24, 2026 45 mins

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 Program Lead 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 teaching.

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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, w...

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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 resour...

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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 s...

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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 competi...

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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 Univer...

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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 Un...

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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 Harr...

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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 p...

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