Tales from DeSales

Welcome to a new episode of Tales from DeSales, where DeSales University President Fr. Jim Greenfield sits down with former Bulldogs. Today's guest is Jessica Bedford '05. Jessica Bedford is a Philadelphia based actor, director, dramaturg, playwright and teacher. She has been seen onstage at McCarter Theatre, Walnut Street Theater, Lantern Theatre Co, Montgomery Theatre, Act II Playhouse...

Welcome to a new episode of Tales from DeSales, where DeSales University President Fr. Jim Greenfield sits down with former Bulldogs. Today's guest is Lynn Tubman '87. Lynn (Butler) Tubman was a three-time All-American for the women's basketball team.  She graduated from DeSales as the all-time leader in several statistical categories and finished her career with 2,193 career points...

Welcome to Tales From DeSales, a DeSales University podcast series hosted by University President Fr. Jim Greenfield, in which he sits down with alumni. In this episode, Fr. Jim welcomes Dr. Alan Heckman, a 2011 alum and current faculty of DeSales University. Dr. Alan Heckman, DMSc, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant and has been a member of the faculty since 2013. He earned his Bachelo...

In this episode, Fr. Jim welcomes DeSales University professor and 2014 alum, Dr. Brennan Pursell. Dr. Brennan Pursell, professor of business and director of the Center for Data Analytics and Applied AI at DeSales University, teaches courses in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and management in the undergraduate and graduate programs. His book, Outsmarting AI: Power, Profit, and Leade...

Enjoy this new Tales from DeSales, hosted by the president, Fr. Jim Greenfield. In this episode Fr. Jim sits down with with Chris Morganelli, who graduated from DeSales in 2011 with a Computer Science degree. Chris Morganelli is a Lehigh Valley based entrepreneur, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of MCIT, and a trusted advisor to organizations navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, cybersecurity, a...

Enjoy this new episode of a podcast from DeSales University hosted by the president, Fr. Jim Greenfield. In this episode Fr. Jim sits down with with Brendan Graham, who is twice a graduate from DeSales University in 2019 and 2023. Brendan Graham is a Philadelphia native and two-time alumnus from DeSales. He currently works in the Institutional Advancement Office and has held various positions at D...

In this episode, Fr. Jim sits down with Danny Bader , a 1985 graduate of Allentown College, whose life was profoundly transformed after surviving a near-fatal electrocution. What followed was a remarkable journey of resilience, faith, and purpose. Today, Danny is a best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and founder of jckrbbt, a philosophy and movement centered on reconnecting with the human...

Enjoy the first episode of a new podcast from DeSales University hosted by the president, Fr. Jim Greenfield. In this episode Fr. Jim sits down with with Tom Shirley, who has a long history with DeSales University. Tom Shirley served as the Director of Athletics and Head Women's Basketball Coach from 1981-89.  He garnered a 148-73 (.670) winning percentage in his eight years as the women&apos...