Knight Mic, the official podcast of Middle Georgia State University

Knight Mic: The Path to Knighthood What does it really mean to become a Knight? In this episode of Knight Mic , hosts Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis and Rick Devens sit down with Middle Georgia State University Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David Jenks to explore the university’s new Path to Knighthood initiative, an effort designed to guide students from their first day...

Knight Mic: The Weird World of Parasites Parasites may sound like something out of a horror movie, but they’re also at the center of fascinating scientific discovery. In this episode of Knight Mic , hosts Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis and Rick Devens sit down with Dr. Tyler Achatz to explore the strange and surprising world of parasitology. Achatz shares how his research is gaining national recognitio...

What does it take to be a Middle Georgia State Knight? Hosts Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis and Rick Devens welcome MGA Athletic Director Michael Brown to  Knight Mic  for an engaging discussion about the heart of MGA Athletics. Brown shares his passion for respecting the long, proud history of MGA sports while driving the program toward exciting new horizons. The conversation zeroes in on the move to...

In the third episode of  Knight Mic , hosts Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis and Rick Devens, sit down with the Dr. Tara Underwood, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, and Dr. Patrice Pierce, the Chair of the Department of Nursing, to explore how MGA is shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. The conversation covers MGA’s distinctive approach to nursing and health sciences education,...

In our second episode of  Knight Mic , hosts Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis and Rick Devens sit down with Dr. Scott Spangler, associate professor in MGA’s Department of Information Technology , to spotlight the launch of the University’s new Bachelor of Applied Artificial Intelligence degree. Dr. Spangler unpacks what “applied AI” really means, how this innovative program differs from traditional compu...

Hosted by Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis, executive director of the Center for Middle Georgia Studies, and Rick Devens, director of communications, Knight Mic  will spotlight the voices and stories that make MGA unique. Each episode will feature conversations with faculty, students, alumni, and community partners about the impactful work shaping both our University and the Middle Georgia region. In our...

The term "gaslighting" is everywhere, but do you know what it actually means?  In Episode 6 of Knight Mic, hosts Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis and Rick Devens dive into a topic that has taken over social media and modern conversation: gaslighting. To help listeners go beyond the buzzword, they are joined by Dr. Chase Avera to explore the deep psychology behind this form of manipulation. The conversati...

In Episode 5 of Knight Mic, hosts Dr. Kristie Roberts-Lewis and Rick Devens shine a spotlight on the President’s Torch Society, one of the highest student honors at Middle Georgia State University. Joined by Torch Society advisor Kim Wasden and student member Lorenzo Durden, the conversation explores how this prestigious group cultivates leadership, integrity, and service among some of MGA’s most...