Passion and Practicality: A Liberal Arts Podcast

In this episode, author Amy Butcher discusses her latest book, Mothertrucker, and answers style and craft questions from the hosts and audience. To see the video of this discussion, click here. 

In this episode, Associate Dean Jacob Powers discusses his career path as a creative writing major.

In this episode, SNHU's Peter Bartell talk to Lisa Mildon, an SNHU Alumna and experienced Writer/Editor about finding one's niche in the writing space.

In this episode, Associate Dean Paul Witcover and co-host Melissa Hart talk with Melissa Marr about developments in young adult fiction genre and the finer points of sword fighting. This episode was recorded on March 14, 2022.

In this episode, Associate Dean Christopher Lee, who oversees the English language and Literature programs at SNHU, discusses the skills learned while pursuing degrees in English that will be valuable in any future career. Those skills including written communication, source analysis, and critical thinking.

In this recording of a live panel presentation, Peter Bartell and SNHU's Career team talk to Alex Finkel (Bustle Digital Group), Michelle Tovar (Holocaust Museum Houston), Amy Banton (Pace Communications), Lisa Braxton (author and Public Education Project Manager), and Zack Wepfer (Coca-Cola) about "How to Make the Most of Your Liberal Arts Degree" in the private and public sectors. A video of this presentation is available here.

In this episode, Associate Dean Paul Witcover and co-host Melissa Hart talk with SNHU Online MFA instructor and bestselling author Terry Maggert on the subject of "How to Make Self-Publishing Work for You." This episode was recorded live on December 13, 2021.

In this episode, Associate Dean Rob Denning describes the skills that students learn while in pursuit of a history degree that will be valuable on the job market after graduation (even in fields that don't include the word "history"). He also describes some of the ways that students can prepare for the job market before graduation.

In this episode, Dr. Karen Wilkinson, Associate Dean of Liberal Arts for Communication at SNHU, introduces the undergraduate Communication program and identifies the specific skill sets that graduates will take with them after graduation.

In this episode, Associate Dean Sloan Kelly introduces Southern New Hampshire University's Graphic Design program and identifies the essential skills necessary for a career in the field.