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1818: A Saint Louis University Alumni Podcast

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Shaping the Future Since 1818As the oldest institution of its kind west of the Mississippi River, Saint Louis University has stood at the forefront for more than two centuries. From revolutionizing football with the forward pass to performing the Midwest's first heart transplant, SLU is where history is made. Some traditions endure: our proud Jesuit, Catholic foundation, a deep commitment to academic excellence and a calling to pursue social justice. Other stories have been lost to history — until now. In the debut season of 1818: A Saint Louis University Alumni Podcast, we dive into SLU's ric...

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SLU-Madrid 08.07.2026 36:31

Whether it was the inaugural class or last year’s students, alumni who visit Saint Louis University-Madrid all share a similar sentiment upon their return: studying there changed their lives. This episode of 1818: A Saint Louis University Alumni Podcast dives into the student experience of SLU-Madrid past, present and future. First, Tim Morrow (A&S '71) and Barbara Morrow (A&S '71) share...

First West of the Mississippi: SLU's Pioneering Spirit 10.06.2026 39:11

Whether you are part of the first successful manned mission to the moon or showing systemic courage to challenge injustice, pioneers are formed when the stakes are at their highest. This episode of 1818: A Saint Louis University Alumni Podcast features an in-depth look at SLU's many firsts — from its status as the oldest university west of the Mississippi to the institutional resilience and values...

Always a Billiken: Inside SLU Athletics 13.04.2026 39:07

In part one of this episode of 1818: A Saint Louis Alumni Podcast, Meg Connolly (A&S ‘90, GRAD A&S ‘92) talks with SLU alumna and associate vice president of brand management, Laura Geiser (A&S ‘90, GRAD A&S ‘92), on the origins of one of the most iconic and unusual aspects of SLU’s sporting history: the Billiken. From the origins of “the god of things as they ought to be” as a t...

Two Centuries Shaping St. Louis 14.03.2026 37:22

In part one of this episode of 1818: A Saint Louis Alumni Podcast, Meg Connolly (A&S ‘90, GRAD A&S ‘92) speaks with SLU alumnus Jody Sowell, Ph. D, president and CEO of the Missouri Historical Society, about how the people of SLU have helped contribute to its legacy in St. Louis. Sowell highlights key figures, including Nobel laureate Edward Doisy, aviation benefactor Oliver Parks and Fr....

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam: SLU's Jesuit History 16.02.2026 45:50

In this inaugural episode of '1818: A Saint Louis Alumni Podcast,' co-hosts Tony Minor and Meg Connolly delve into SLU's more than 200-year history with the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits. The episode leads off with Meg speaking with alumnus Father Roc O'Connor musician and member of the beloved St. Louis Jesuits, known worldwide for Catholic liturgical songs like 'Be Not Afraid,'...

Introducing 1818: A Saint Louis University Alumni Podcast 03.02.2026 1:08

Some aspects of Saint Louis University have become legend and lore. Others have stayed hidden, until now. Welcome to 1818: A Saint Louis University Alumni Podcast , where more than 200 years of SLU history come to life through unforgettable memories, surprising moments, and voices that shaped the institution we know today. Over eight episodes this season, co-hosts Meg Connolly (A&S '90, Grad'...