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THE JOURNEY : “Pioneer in the Struggle – Dr. Joyce Ladner”

President Wayne Frederick hosts Dr. Joyce Ladner, former Interim President of Howard University.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne Frederick hosts Dr. Joyce Ladner, former Interim President of Howard University.  The discussion explores a career that spans 5 decades and ranges from civil disobedience to educational leadership as she mustered courage to break glass ceilings and set new paths.

Air Date: January 18, 2015

 

THE JOURNEY: “Preparing for a World of Business – Dean Barron Harvey”

Dr. Barron Harvey, Dean of the Howard University School of Business.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne Frederick hosts Dr. Barron Harvey, Dean of the Howard University School of Business.  They discuss the roadblocks and opportunities available to students following a career path in business.

Air Date: January 11, 2015

THE JOURNEY: “The Gift of Service – Dean Bernard Richardson”

Dr. Bernard Richardson, the fourth dean of Andrew Rankin Chapel at Howard University.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts the fourth dean of Andrew Rankin Chapel at Howard University, Dean Bernard Richardson.  They explore the many ways that members of the University community make the principle of service more than a slogan.

Air Date: December 28, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Leighton Watson, HUSA President”

President Wayne Frederick hosts senior English major Leighton Watson, President of the Howard University Student Association.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne Frederick hosts senior English major Leighton Watson, President of the Howard University Student Association as they discuss the opportunities and challenges of an education at the University.

Air Date: December 14, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Through the Lens of Drama – Kim James-Bey”

Professor Kim James-Bey, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University, explores the past and the possibilities through the lens of drama.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Professor Kim James-Bey, Chair of the Department of Theatre Arts at Howard University. Through the lens of drama, they explore the past and the possibilities and uncover what makes for success.

Air Date: December 7, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Maxine Williams”

Maxine Williams, Global Head of Diversity for Facebook, explains how setting goals and having principles helped as she moved from a small village to Yale to Oxford and then to the world of corporate professionals.

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On this episode of The Journey, President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Maxine Williams, Global Head of Diversity for Facebook.  The two discuss how taking risks can sometimes lead to rewards.  Trinidadian Williams explains how setting goals and having principles helped as she moved from a small village to Yale to Oxford and then to the world of corporate professionals.

Air Date: November 30, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Dr. John S. Wilson”

Dr. John S. Wilson, Jr., the 11th president of Morehouse College, shares his personal and professional journey.

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On this episode of The Journey, two presidents talk about challenges and opportunities.  President Wayne A. I. Frederick hosts Dr. John S. Wilson, Jr., the 11th president of Morehouse College who shares his personal and professional journey from Morehouse to Harvard to the White House Initiative on HBCUs to his current presidency.

Air Date: November 23, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Lung Cancer”

Dr. Thomas, Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine in the College of Medicine at Howard University, explains myths and assumptions about the disease as well as treatment options available.

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President Wayne A. I. Frederick talks with pulmonologist Dr. Alicia Thomas about  the high rate of lung cancer affecting communities of color.  Dr. Thomas, Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine in the College of Medicine at Howard University, explains myths and assumptions about the disease as well as treatment options available.

Air Date: October 26, 2014

 

THE JOURNEY: “Black Males in Higher Education”

Dr. Ivory Toldson is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at Howard University. As a Senior Research Analyst for the Congressional Black Caucus, he led two groundbreaking studies which explored the educational journeys of African-American males and analyzed the so called “school-to-prison pipeline.”

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President Frederick’s guest is Dr. Ivory Toldson, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at Howard University. As a Senior Research Analyst for the Congressional Black Caucus, Toldson led two groundbreaking studies which explored the educational journeys of African-American males and analyzed the so called “school-to-prison pipeline.” This episode of The Journey explores the path toward academic success. Dr. Toldson currently serves as the Deputy Director for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges & Universities.

Air date: October 12, 2014

THE JOURNEY: “Interpersonal Violence Against Women and Girls”

Dr. Tricia Bent-Goodley is Professor of Social Work at Howard University. As a scholar and researcher and the Director of the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program at Howard, she offers information about domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking prevention initiatives.

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President Frederick’s guest is Dr. Tricia Bent-Goodley, Professor of Social Work at Howard University.  As a scholar and researcher and the Director of the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program at Howard, Dr. Bent-Goodley offers information about domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking prevention initiatives.

Air date:  October 5, 2014