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Miguel Molina, CFO of Avocados from Mexico, reveals his inspiring personal story and the fascinating history of Avocados from Mexico, the company he leads today. An inspiring story for leaders and entrepreneurs. Support the show

Bishop Conley Interview 2026 Support the show

Students from the Biology Department share their personal experiences and highlands at University of university life in a Q&A with Dr. William Cody, Interim Chair of Biology at University of Dallas. Support the show

Cybersecurity Summit 2025 Support the show

A Roundtable Discussion with Susan Hanssen, Kathryn Jean Lopez, and Daniel Darling Support the show

Dr. Gregory Roper explains the vital difference between freedom and license, highlighting how true liberty requires responsibility. Support the show

Doctrinally, the answer is a clear yes. However, historical critical considerations have long weakened confidence in that answer. Dr. Brant Pitre tackles the question in light of these newer questions with an eye to the Semitic and rabbinic modes of teaching and expression that Jesus employed. Support the show

King Haggard Award 2025 Support the show

Dr. Andrew Moran's Study of Literature Lecture offers a glimpse into prospective students can expect. Support the show

The Many Christoper Columbus Support the show

In September 2025, UDallas welcomed back alumnus Dr. Alex Valadka (BA & BS ’83), Chief of Neurological Surgery at Parkland Health and Professor at UT Southwestern, to share firsthand stories from his medical work in Ukraine. For the past several years, Dr. Valadka has traveled twice a year to Dnipro, about an hour’s drive from the front lines of the war with Russia, to treat traumatic brain in...

The University of Dallas welcomes First Things for an in-depth conversation on the challenges and renewal of higher education. Featuring remarks from University of Dallas President Dr. Jonathan J. Sanford and distinguished scholars Dr. Mark Bauerlein and Dr. Mark Regnerus, this event explores the mission, identity, and future of the Catholic university Support the show

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS CATHOLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS Catholic Teacher Formation Academy https://udallas.edu/academics/programs/catholic-teacher-formation-academy/index.php Master of Catholic School Leadership https://udallas.edu/academics/programs/catholic-school-leadership/index.php Catholic School Leadership Certificate https://udallas.edu/academics/programs/catholic-school-leadership/certificate.ph...

In his interview with UDallas, Timothy Schmalz shared insights on the vocation of the artist, the challenges of creating sacred art in a distracted culture, and the need for epic subject matter rooted in faith. His message to students was clear: art should not merely impress — it should reveal truth, stir the soul and lead others toward the divine. Support the show

Michigan professor Kristin Collier, MD, FACP, visited UDallas to discuss what she calls "theobiology" — a scientific consideration of life as a creation of God. She also uses the term "relational biology" to describe the study of life in light of our relationship with the Creator, and how the acknowledgement of this relationship can affect the study of our health as well. Krist...

Dr. Matthew Spring, Director of Academic Success at University of Dallas, and Grecia Grajeda, BA ’25 share their experience with OptimalWork, a neuroscience-based framework that helps students, and even professors, frame stress, deepen attention and align their daily efforts with higher ideals. Support the show

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UD Gupta College of Business Dean J.Lee Whittington, Ph. D., sits down with seasoned business executive Andreas Widmer , a former Swiss Guard for John Paul II, entrepreneur and now director of the Ciocca Center in Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business. The lecture was sponsored by UD's Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business and the St. Rita Business Network. Support...

The Young Catholic Professionals caught up with J.Lee Whittington, Ph. D., dean and professor of management in the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas, to discuss "Power and Influence: An Ethical Perspective," on episode 36 of Refiner's Fire. The monthly interview series invites seasoned Catholic executives to share professional and spiritual wi...

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In an interview with The BeatiDudes, President Jonathan J. Sanford, Ph. D., provides deep insight into the approach to formation and education philosophies of the University of Dallas. He calls upon several key teachings, including St. Pope John Paul II’s “Ex Corde Ecclesiae” and St. John Henry Cardinal Newman’s “The Idea of a University.” Watch the full episode and interview . Support the show

Sit in on a discussion of topics ranging from Ex corde Ecclesaie to Newman's "Idea of a University." This episode was broadcasted from the University of Dallas' Irving campus with the editors of The Pillar. You can also listen to this conversation on The Pillar podcast , or watch the livestream recording on the University of Dallas YouTube . Upon their arrival to campus, The Pi...