Passion and Practicality: A Liberal Arts Podcast

Wireside Chat: ”Copyright for Creative Writers” with Ellen Phillips

In this episode, copyright expert and SNHU archivist Ellen Phillips provides the facts that creative writers need to know about copyright protections under US Law. 

Shaneequa Vereen - Public Affairs Officer and Live Launch Commentator, NASA

In this episode, Torian Parker talks to Shaneequa Vereen, Public Affairs Officer and Live Mission Commentator at NASA, about the power of networking, the power of persistence, and the benefit of soft skills in mainstream careers fields like STEM, Business, and more! Listen to Shaneequa’s unique story and pathway to NASA!

Word for Word featuring Amy Butcher

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. 

”My Career Path as a Creative Writing Major” with Associate Dean Jacob Powers

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

Lisa Mildon on Writing, with Peter Bartell

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.

Wireside Chat: ”Young Adult Fiction” with Melissa Marr

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.

”What Can I Do with an English Degree?” with Associate Dean Christopher Lee

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.

Liberal Arts Week: How to Make the Most of Your Liberal Arts Degree, with SNHU’s Career team

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.

Wireside Chat: ”How to Make Self-Publishing Work for You,” with Terry Maggert

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.

”What Can I Do with a History Degree?” with Associate Dean Rob Denning

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.