In the Season One finale of The SHIFT Podcast, host Saxton Keitt is joined by Dean Sundblad (School of Arts & Humanities), Dean Wild (School of STEM), Dean Ferguson (School of Business & Professional Studies), and Dean Whitehouse (School of Health Sciences) for The Big Table: Deans, Decisions, & the Student Journey. Together, they unpack the purpose of general education, explain how courses fit within each academic school, clarify transfer credit questions, and share practical advice to help students navigate college with confidence and stay on the path to graduation.

Every second counts—and so does the person who answers the call. In Episode 7 of The SHIFT Podcast, host Saxton Keitt sits down with EMS Program Director Teri Censoplano to discuss the launch of Nashville State's new Emergency Medical Services program. From hands-on training and career opportunities to the real-life impact of first responders, discover what it takes to become the calm in the chaos and why the future of EMS starts here.

Not all healthcare heroes work at the bedside. In Episode 6 of The SHIFT Podcast, host Saxton Keitt sits down with Leigh Watson, Director of Healthcare Management, to explore the world of Healthcare Management and Medical Coding. Discover how these in-demand careers help drive healthcare forward through leadership, operations, data, and innovation—proving that you can make a lasting impact behind the code.