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Equity in Higher Ed

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Welcome to  Equity in Higher Ed, a podcast series presented by Messiah University's Office of Academic Accessibility. This series is designed to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and foster meaningful dialogue about disability in college life. In each episode, host Sam Erikson, will explore different dimension of access and equity, breaking down common misconceptions and highlight lived experiences and expertise from students, experts, and campus partners. 

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Latest episode

Oct 26, 2026

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Episodes

Food Allergy/Intolerance Awareness in College and University Students 26.10.2026

In this fourth episode of the second season of Equity in Higher Ed,  Sam talks with Maddie Graham, a senior here at Messiah, who has first hand experience with food allergies and intolerances. Throughout the episode, they talk about the difference between an allergy, an intolerance, and a preference, what its like to live with a food allergy and intolerance on a college campus, and much more. 

Burnout in Higher Ed 12.10.2026

In this third episode of the second season of  Equity in Higher Ed,  Sam talks with Mike Blount, M.A., LPC., CSAT, Professional Counselor for the Engle Center for Counseling and Health Services here at Messiah University, about burnout, and its effect on college students. 

The Legal Landscape of Higher Ed 28.09.2026

In this second episode of the second season of  Equity In Higher Ed,  we take a trip back to 1973 to the present, exploring the history of the civil rights laws around disability in higher education. 

Accessibility Technology in Higher Ed 16.09.2026

In this first episode of the second season of  Equity In Higher Ed , Sam discusses accessibility technology and its role in higher education. 

Intersectionality in Higher Ed 04.05.2026

In this season 1 finale of  Equity in Higher Ed , Sam discusses intersectionality's role in higher education. 

Invisible Disabilities in Higher Ed 20.04.2026

In this fifth episode of  Equity in Higher Ed, Sam dicusses invisible disabilites, and the supports that are used to help students with invisible disabilities succeed academically. 

Visual Impairments in Higher Ed 06.04.2026

In this episode of  Equity in Higher Ed , Sam speaks with YiLi Smedley, a junior Chinese Studies and Biology double major with a Biomedical concentration, about her experience as a person with a visual impairment. 

Mental Health in Higher Ed 23.03.2026

In this third episode of  Equity in Higher Ed , Sam speaks with Mike Blount, M.A., LPC., CSAT, Professional Counselor for the Engle Center for Counseling and Health Services here at Messiah University. They break down the importance of caring for students' mental health, and how mental health impacts the student experience in college/university.  CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of suicide and general di...

Mobility Disabilities in Higher Ed 09.03.2026

In this second episode of  Equity in Higher Ed , Sam speaks with Messiah senior Human Development & Family Sciences major Angelina Bainbridge, about her experience as an individual with a mobility disability- specifically cerebral palsy. 

Neurodiversity & Neurodivergence Pt. 2 23.02.2026

In this part 2 of the first episode of Equity in Higher Ed , Dr. Jennifer Thomson, Professor of Biopsychology at Messiah University, joins Sam to further the conversation on how neurodiversity and neurodivergence impact higher education. 

Neurodiversity & Neurodivergence Pt. 1 16.02.2026

In this first episode of Equity in Higher Ed , Sam discusses neurodiversity and neurodivergence, and why an understanding of both is crucial to the support of all students in higher education. 

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