Graduating "with Honors" is often considered a quantitative academic achievement, signifying a high GPA. But learning, growth, and intellectual engagement are not something that can be measured by numbers alone.

What if "Honors" didn't mean "good grades?" What if "Honors" meant curiosity, community, and complex ideas built into college life?

This week, Dr. Ross and student producer Ashley Worley discuss how the University of Texas at Tyler's Honors College has grown from a program of 20 students into a campus-wide community resource. Dr. Paul Streufert, Dean of the UT Tyler Honors College, and recent Honors College alumni Cohen Taylor join the discussion. Together, they unpack what the Honors experience has to offer for students of all majors, including an insider's look at its rigorous application process, coursework, and student projects. From research presentations at state conferences to walking the streets of Italy with classmates, Honors truly offers something for everyone - including non-Honors students.

Have more questions about life in the Honors College at UT Tyler? Email us at ADRquestions@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

If you've ever tried to teach yourself podcasting, you know there's a lot to learn. Between recording equipment, editing software, public speaking, show branding, and more, getting started from scratch can feel overwhelming.

That's where Patriot Podcasters comes in.

This week, Dr. Ross and student producer Ashley Worley spotlight a newly formed club at UT Tyler which is dedicated to providing a fun, service-oriented community for campus podcasters. Club President Bryleigh Brown and Script Manager Ivan Paiz-Batres join the discussion, sharing their stories of how the student organization has already begun building its production team. Whether you're a veteran podcaster, just getting started, or simply looking for a way to meet new friends after class, this episode is for you.

Have more questions about the Patriot Podcasters Club in college life? Email us at ADRquestions@gmail.com or leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

Patriot Podcasters can be contacted directly at PatriotPodcastersClub@gmail.com.

AI appears to be everywhere. In the news, on social media, on top of Google search results. Higher education is no exception. As artificial intelligence tools evolve, so does the college experience - but not always in the ways you might expect.

This week, Dr. Ross and student producer Ashley Worley discuss how the University of Texas at Tyler has seen AI integrated into campus life with Dr. Colleen Swain, the school's Associate Provost for Curriculum and Experiential Learning. The conversation explores the variety of ways - both good and bad - that AI has affected the average university experience. From the integration of AI-powered assignments and teaching assistants to ever prevalent concerns about cheating, this technological advancement has found its way into the classroom. Still, faculty and students alike wonder: what comes next?

Have more questions about the impact of AI on college life? Email us at ADRquestions@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!

(The production of this episode, including the text you're reading, was completed entirely by student producer Ashley Worley with no AI assistance.)