Best Mary E. Clark Podcasts (2025)

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42. Transforming Meetings in Higher Education: A Conversation with Steven Rogelberg 42:28

1d ago42:28

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Steven Rogelberg discusses the importance of reframing meetings in higher education as opportunities for engagement and collaboration rather than mere obligations. He emphasizes the need for effective facilitation strategies to foster psychological safety and open dialogue, as …

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41. Leading from the Margins: A Conversation with Mary Dana Hinton 47:18

4d ago47:18

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Leading from the Margins: A Conversation with Mary Dana Hinton In this conversation with EdUp Provost host D. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Mary Dana Hinton discusses her evolving perspective on leadership, particularly from the margins, emphasizing the importance of resilience, courage, and vulnerability. She highlights the power of storytelling in high…

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THE RULE OF CRIME AND ME-Anne Jaeger 1:25:55

5d ago1:25:55

1:25:55

From her small-town Michigan roots to becoming a New York Times bestselling author, Ann Rule’s life journey is as fascinating as the cases she covered. Discover how she revolutionized crime writing, influenced FBI profiling, and Rule's fateful encounter with a murderer at just nine years old. Go behind the scenes of Rule’s most infamous cases—inclu…

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40. Reimagining Graduate and Doctoral Education in a Global Era: A Conversation with Stan Taylor and Karri Holley 40:44

9d ago40:44

40:44

In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Stan Taylor and Dr. Karri Holley explore the evolving landscape of doctoral education, emphasizing the importance of global perspectives, the changing roles of supervisors, and the need for programs to adapt to diverse career paths. It addresses equity, access, and inclusion, a…

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39. Rethinking the Community College Reform Movement: A Conversation with Milton E. Clarke 41:41

11d ago41:41

41:41

In this conversation, EdUp Provost host Gregor Thuswaldner and Milton E. Clarke discuss the Community College Reform Movement, exploring its ideological foundations, the influence of neoliberalism, and the impact on faculty governance and institutional memory. They emphasize the need for shared governance and the importance of retaining institution…

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THE PEEPSHOW—Kate Summerscale 1:12:06

12d ago1:12:06

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London, 1953. Police discover the bodies of three young women hidden in a wall at 10 Rillington Place, a dingy terrace house in Notting Hill. On searching the building, they find another body beneath the floorboards, then an array of human bones in the garden. But they have already investigated a double murder at 10 Rillington Place, three years ag…

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38. Rethinking STEM Careers and Higher Ed’s Role: A Conversation with John D. Skrentny 36:38

16d ago36:38

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. John Skrentny discusses the disconnect between the number of STEM graduates and the actual demand for STEM workers, emphasizing systemic issues within higher education and the role of provosts. He critiques the prevailing shortage rationale for STEM education and advocates for …

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37. Why Higher Ed Has Never Been Woke: A Conversation with Musa Al-Gharbi 54:24

18d ago54:24

54:24

In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Musa Al-Gharbi discusses his book 'We Have Never Been Woke', which critiques the prevailing narratives in higher education regarding social justice and progressivism. He introduces the concept of 'symbolic capitalism' and explores the disconnect between intentions and outcomes …

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DEPRAVED OBSESSION-Rod Sadler 1:17:49

19d ago1:17:49

1:17:49

What drove the inconspicuous sociopath to become a ruthless killer? During his nearly fifteen-year reign of terror, Ronald Lloyd Bailey’s depraved obsession with sexual sadism held communities across southeast Michigan in a shroud of fear. From the early 1970’s to the mid-1980’s, the former patient at one of Michigan’s foremost psychiatric hospital…

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36. Universities Defined by Hope: A Conversation with Jessica Riddell 45:15

23d ago45:15

45:15

In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Jessica Riddell discusses the importance of hope in leadership within higher education, emphasizing that hope is an active practice rather than a passive stance. She explores the challenges faced by academic leaders, the need for a shift from scarcity to abundance, and the role…

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35. From Mission-Driven to Margin-Obsessed: A Conversation with Joshua Travis Brown 42:35

25d ago42:35

42:35

In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Joshua Brown discusses his book, 'Capitalizing on College: Higher Education Went from Mission Driven to Margin Obsessed.' They talk about the financial pressures reshaping higher education, the tension between mission-driven values and the need for financial sustainability, and…

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L.A. CORONER-Anne Soon Choi 1:15:46

26d ago1:15:46

1:15:46

L.A. Coroner is a gripping true crime biography of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, the controversial “Coroner to the Stars,” who performed the autopsies of Marilyn Monroe, Robert F. Kennedy, Sharon Tate, Natalie Wood, and hundreds of other notable personalities. Choi, an award-winning historian and professor, deftly blends Los Angeles history, death investigat…

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34. Integrity in the Age of AI: A Conversation with Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger 43:14

30d ago43:14

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant and Dr. David A. Rettinger explore the importance of academic integrity in the age of AI, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift in educational institutions. They discuss how provosts can support faculty and students in viewing integrity as a learning …

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33. Transforming Higher Education with Generative AI: A Conversation with Emmanuel Nartey 47:11

1M ago47:11

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Emmanuel Nartey discusses the transformative potential of Generative AI in higher education, emphasizing the need for inclusivity, equity, and ethical considerations. He outlines the guiding principles for integrating AI into teaching and learning, advocating for a shift from t…

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IRMA GRESE—Becoming The Hyena of Auschwitz-Judith A. Yates 1:14:29

1M ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Irma Grese “The Hyena of Auschwitz” entered Adolph Hitler’s concentration camps at the age of 18 as one of the most feared females in Nazi Germany. Before she was 20 years old, Grese became legendary for her insatiable cruelty and salacious liaisons, an alleged predator and sadist. Even Nazi supervisors were forced to curtail her brutal behavior. I…

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32. The Future of Faculty Development Is Equity-Centered: A Conversation with Daniel Reinholz 33:53

1M ago33:53

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Daniel Reinholz discusses the challenges and strategies for institutionalizing equity in education through Equity Learning Communities (ELCs). He emphasizes the importance of data-driven approaches, faculty buy-in, and the need for ongoing support and resources to foster meaningful…

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31. Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Students in a Time of Change: A Conversation with Michael R. Woodford, Antonio Duran, Tin D. Vo, and Corey W. Johnson 47:15

1M ago47:15

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This conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner explores the current state of 2SLGBTQ+ students in Canada, focusing on the challenges they face, particularly at the intersections of race, disability, and socioeconomic status. The discussion highlights the impact of recent policy changes on trans rights and the importance of creating…

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PRESSED TO KILL-Tom Marquardt 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

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For all Tom Marquardt knew, Capital Gazette just had an unhappy reader. What he didn’t know was that the unhappy reader was about to become a mass murderer. Marquardt, the former editor of Capital Gazette newspapers in Annapolis, MD, was a target of a 38-year-old loner who sought to avenge a 2011 article that reported the reader’s conviction of sex…

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31. Closing the Career Readiness Gap: A Conversation with Mike Wysocki 45:24

1M ago45:24

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Mike Wysocki discusses the critical need for integrating career readiness into higher education. He emphasizes the importance of intentional career planning, the role of faculty in mentoring students, and the necessity of developing professional skills alongside academic knowledge.…

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30. Defending Diversity and Academic Freedom: A Conversation with Marybeth Gasman 47:08

2M ago47:08

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Marybeth Gasman discusses the urgent challenges facing HBCUs and minority-serving institutions in the current political climate. She emphasizes the importance of leadership in standing up against fear and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The discussion also cove…

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THE SCIENTIST AND THE SERIAL KILLER—Lise Olsen 58:18

2M ago58:18

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The true story of how one dedicated forensic scientist restored the long-lost identities of the teenaged victims of the “Candy Man,” one of America’s most prolific serial killers. Houston, Texas, in the early 1970s was an exciting place—the home of NASA, the city of the future. But a string of more than two dozen missing teenage boys hinted at a da…

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29. Crisis Management in Higher Education: A Conversation with Simon Barker 42:59

2M ago42:59

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Simon Barker discusses the critical role of crisis management in higher education, emphasizing the importance of proactive leadership and the need for institutions to align their responses with core values. He highlights the role of provosts in reputation management, the challenges…

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28. The White House vs. the Academy: A Conversation with Peter F. Lake 43:29

2M ago43:29

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Peter Lake discusses the current political climate affecting higher education, focusing on the legal vulnerabilities institutions face, particularly regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They explore the implications of recent political actions on DEI, t…

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SCOUT CAMP-James Renner 51:58

2M ago51:58

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Acclaimed journalist, author, and creator of the True Crime This Week podcast, and former Boy Scout James Renner, explores the dark side of an American institution, its pervasive culture of sexual abuse, and the traumatic—even deadly—repercussions of its long-buried secrets. In the summer of 1995, at the largest Boy Scout camp in Ohio, a night of s…

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27. Transforming Learning with AI and Campus Collaboration: A Conversation with Adam Pryor 39:10

2M ago39:10

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Adam Pryor explores the initiatives and challenges surrounding the integration of AI in higher education, focusing on programs like All Campus Essentials and Build Your Own AI. Dr. Pryor discusses the structure of these programs, the level of participation, and the various ways…

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26. The Art of Disagreement and Navigating Political Pressures: A Conversation with John D. Inazu 38:33

2M ago38:33

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. John Inazu discusses the critical themes of pluralism and disagreement within the context of higher education. He emphasizes the importance of teaching students how to engage with differing viewpoints and the necessity of building trust within academic communities. The discussi…

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THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER-B.R.Bates 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

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THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER: The Homicides of Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins offers a chilling, in-depth account of the horrifying crimes committed by one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Award-winning journalist B.R. Bates delves into the twisted life of Benjamin “Tony” Atkins, whose reign of terror in Detroit spanned less than a year in th…

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25. “Hacking College:” A Conversation with Ned Scott Laff and Scott Carlson 46:20

2M ago46:20

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In this conversation, EdUp Provost host Gregor Thuswaldner engages with Ned Scott Laff and Scott Carlson, co-authors of 'Hacking College,' to discuss the evolving landscape of higher education. They challenge the traditional focus on college majors, advocating for a broader perspective that emphasizes personalized fields of study and experiential l…

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24. "How to Mentor Anyone in Academia:" A Conversation with Maria LaMonaca Wisdom 37:19

2M ago37:19

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Maria LaMonaca Wisdom discusses her book, 'How to Mentor Anyone in Academia,' exploring the evolving landscape of mentorship in higher education. She emphasizes the need to challenge traditional mentorship models, advocate for a coaching mindset, and address the unique needs of…

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SMITTY-Marshall Terrill 1:09:33

2M ago1:09:33

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Smitty: My Marriage to Serial Killer Charles Schmid, the Pied Piper of Tucson unveils an unforgettable tale of love, betrayal, and survival. Diane Schmid thought she had found her Prince Charming when she met Charles Schmid, a charismatic and mysterious man who swept her off her feet as a teenager in the mid-1960s. But her fairytale quickly unravel…

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23. Universities and Democracy in the European Context: A Conversation with Sjur Bergan 35:05

2M ago35:05

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Sjur Bergan discusses the current state of European higher education, emphasizing the social responsibility of universities and their role in local democratic missions. He highlights the diversity of European institutions and the challenges they face, including financial constr…

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22. Lifelong Learning, Student Success, and the Power of Belonging: A Conversation with Drew Bogner and Robert A. Scott 38:16

2M ago38:16

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Robert A. Scott and Dr. Drew Bogner discuss their book, Letters to Students: What It Means to Be a College Graduate, exploring the evolving role of higher education in preparing students for life beyond just job acquisition. They emphasize the importance of transformational edu…

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BLACK TUNNEL, WHITE MAGIC-Rick Jackson and Matthew McGough 1:08:06

2M ago1:08:06

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Detective Rick Jackson, a decorated LAPD detective and a key inspiration in the development of Harry Bosch, delivers a shocking and immersive look into the one case he could never let go.In June 1990, Ronald Baker, a straight-A UCLA student, was found repeatedly stabbed to death in a tunnel near Spahn Ranch, where Charles Manson and his followers o…

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21. Words of Wisdom for Provosts: A Conversation with John Shoup and Troy Hinrichs 44:43

3M ago44:43

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. John Shoup and Dr. Troy Hinrichs discuss the concept of wisdom in leadership, particularly in the context of higher education. They explore how wisdom is defined, its importance for leaders, and practical ways to cultivate it. The discussion emphasizes the role of reflection in…

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20. Bridging AI and Education Through Critical Curiosity: A Conversation with Joshua Thorpe 39:16

3M ago39:16

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Joshua Thorpe discusses the integration of AI in higher education, emphasizing the need for a shift in how AI is perceived and utilized in academic settings. He advocates for treating AI as an interactive environment rather than a mere tool and shares practical strategies for facul…

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BODY PARTS 1:00:29

3M ago1:00:29

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When Wayne Adam Ford walked into the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office in November 1998 with a woman's body part in his jacket pocket, the 36-year-old truck driver wasn’t a suspect in any crime. After a lengthy investigation spanning four California counties and a sensational trial, he was convicted of the torture and murder of four women. His first…

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19. Challenges Confronting Provosts: A Conversation with William G. Tierney 41:47

3M ago41:47

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. William G. Tierney discusses the pressing challenges facing higher education today, including the student debt crisis, the role of provosts in alleviating financial burdens on students, and the importance of academic freedom and free speech on campuses. He emphasizes the need f…

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18. The Provost under Political Pressure: A Conversation with Holden Thorp 41:08

3M ago41:08

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In this conversation with EdUp Provost host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Dr. Holden Thorp discusses the evolving role of provosts in higher education, emphasizing the importance of academic leadership amidst political pressures. He reflects on the challenges faced by academic leaders, the significance of academic freedom, and the need for a renewed focu…

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