It's an Honor
de W.A. Franke Honors College
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Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Exploring different perspectives enhances our own—it's an honor for us to learn from one another. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the W.A. Franke Honors College.
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- From the U of A to Chief: Chief Monica Prieto on Risk, Leadership, and the Future of TPD · 59 min · Épisode 35Tucson Police Department Chief of Police Monica Prieto sits down with Dean Pollard to reflect on her journey from a University of Arizona student unsure of what came next to…
- Generative Ai and Leading with Curiosity with Absci founder and CEO Sean McClain · 53 min · Épisode 34Sean McClain, a former student of Dean Pollard and, now, the founder and CEO of Absci, sits down with Dean Pollard to discuss his journey from undergraduate at the University of…
- Disrupting the Path: Finding Purpose with Ravi Ram · 52 min · Épisode 33In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Ravi Ram, a Flinn Scholar and University of Arizona Honors alumnus, about curiosity, global exploration, and the pursuit of purpose. Ravi…
- Rethinking Healthcare Through Integrative Medicine with Dr. Stephen Dahmer · 1 h 3 min · Épisode 32In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Dr. Stephen Dahmer—Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona—about the role of curiosity…
- A Mindset for Growth: Lessons in Leadership and Opportunity with Terry J. Lundgren · 1 h 9 min · Épisode 31In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Terry J. Lundgren, former Chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc. and namesake of the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing at the University…
- From Campus Community to Industry Innovation with Ben Driggs · 53 min · Épisode 30In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Ben Driggs, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer at Honeywell Aerospace and the 2026 Alumnus of the Year for the W.A. Franke Honors…
- [Encore Re-Release] Building a Championship Culture with University of Arizona Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois · 53 min · Épisode 29In celebration of the Big 12 Conference Regular Season Championship secured by Arizona Wildcats men's basketball with a 73–57 victory over Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball…
- Service Above Self: The Human Side of Healthcare Leadership with Banner-University Medical Center Tucson CEO Alison Flynn Gaffney · 1 h 2 min · Épisode 28In this episode of It’s an Honor, Dr. Pollard speaks with Alison Flynn Gaffney, CEO of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center South…
- Giving Voice: Science, Service, and Leadership with Dr. Patricia A. Prelock · 1 h 10 min · Épisode 27In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Dr. Patricia A. Prelock, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at the University of Arizona, about the personal experiences and intellectual…
- Curiosity Without Borders with Wesley Warshawer · 49 min · Épisode 26In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Wesley Warshawer—Winter 2025 Convocation Speaker, 2025 Young Alumni Awardee, and W.A. Franke Honors alumnus—to explore the role of…
- Forging the Future: Fusion, AI, and Leadership with Dr. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia · 50 min · Épisode 25In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Dr. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, Senior Vice President for Research and Partnerships at the University of Arizona. The discussion traces his…
- Remember your ancestors—Recuerda a tus antepasados with Dr. Nadia Alvarez Mexia and Gabi Arroyo · 52 min · Épisode 24In this special episode of It’s an Honor, guest host Dr. Nadia Alvarez Mexia—Assistant Professor of Practice and Assistant Director of Learning Development and Community…
- The Architecture of Mind: Psycholinguistics, Consciousness, and Artificial Intelligence: A Conversation with Dr. Tom Bever · 1 h 32 min · Épisode 23Dr. Tom Bever, Regents Professor at the University of Arizona and a foundational figure in the field of psycholinguistics, joins It’s an Honor for a wide-ranging conversation on…
- Entrepreneurship at the Intersection of Medicine and Tech with Dr. Adeel Yang · 1 h 0 min · Épisode 22Dr. Adeel Yang, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of companies bridging healthcare, education, and technology, joins It’s an Honor for a wide-ranging conversation on medicine…
- Transforming Industries and Empowering Students: A Conversation with Bill Franke, Namesake of the W.A. Franke Honors College · 53 min · Épisode 21William A. Franke—renowned global investor, aviation executive, and namesake of the W.A. Franke Honors College—joins us for an extraordinary conversation on today’s episode of…
- Power, Perception, and the Politics of Presence with Dean Lori Poloni-Staudinger · 57 min · Épisode 20In this episode, Dean John Pollard sits down with Dr. Lori Poloni-Staudinger, Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona, and 2024 Women…
- Microprocessing and the Mind: Evolving Ideas in Embedded Intelligence with Computing Pioneer Bill Mensch · 57 min · Épisode 19Microprocessor legend Bill Mensch joins the show to reflect on a lifetime of innovation—from designing the Motorola 6800 and co-developing the 6502 processor to shaping the field…
- The Impact of Emerging Technologies in Telling Underrepresented Stories, with Digital Humanities Director Dr. Bryan Carter · 1 h 3 min · Épisode 18Dr. Bryan Carter, Director of the Center for Digital Humanities, professor of Africana Studies at The University of Arizona, and an expert in virtual environments, joins us to…
- The Future of Higher Ed: Innovation, Experiential Learning, and Leadership with Eller Dean Karthik Kannan · 44 min · Épisode 17In this episode, Dean Karthik Kannan joins us to explore the future of higher education, from the rise of AI and transdisciplinary learning to the increasing global connectivity…
- Revolutionizing Healthcare and Education with Franke Alumni of the Year Drs. Mark and Mindy Zeitzer · 55 min · Épisode 16Drs. Mark and Mindy Zeitzer, the W.A. Franke Honors College’s 2023-24 Alumni of the Year recipients, join us for an inspiring discussion on today’s episode of It’s an Honor. As…
