View From the Hill

In this episode, we sit down with Theatre Graduate Assistant Kassidy Phelps and a few Lindsey Wilson theatre students to take you behind the curtain on the rest of the spring season. We also discuss what’s next for them and how their time in the theatre program is shaping their plans and passions after graduation.

Two new majors. Endless new opportunities. In this episode of VFTH, we sit down to talk about our two new majors launching this Fall – Sport Performance and Agribusiness. We sat down with Dr. Benson Sexton and Dr. Eric Carter to unpack what students can expect from these programs and the vision behind their creation.

This week on VFTH , we welcome Zach Isaacs, one of the newest members of Lindsey Wilson’s communication faculty. Zach shares why he decided to study and teach communication and what he’s enjoyed most since joining the Blue Raider community in fall 2025.

Let’s talk art! Instructor of Art Karly Flynn joins us to discuss what an art degree from LWU looks like, where it can take you and why it has a real place in today’s workforce.

On this episode of View from the Hill , we sit down with Rev. Tyler Brumfield and Dr. Curt Lee to reflect on the meaning of Lent and what this season of prayer, sacrifice and renewal invites us to consider in our own lives.

This week on VFTH, we’re diving into a historic moment for Lindsey Wilson University athletics : the launch of the inaugural women’s flag football season ! We sat down with Coach Chris Raggard and a few of our players to discuss the excitement, challenges and pride of making history in one of the fastest-growing women’s sports. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or brand new to the sport, you won't...

In this episode, you'll meet a few of our Begley Scholars and hear their stories, goals and experiences at Lindsey Wilson. Hear how this scholarship has impacted their journeys and what inspires them as they look toward the future.

In this episode, Dr. Karolyn Steffens and several students sit down to discuss their upcoming study abroad trip to Ireland, beginning with the Irish film screenings that are shaping their understanding of culture and storytelling. They share why they chose to study abroad, what they’re most excited to experience and how their coursework is preparing them for learning beyond the classroom.

In this episode of VFTH, Robert Brock and Kassidy Phelps join us to talk about the upcoming spring season. Join us as we unpack each production and the vision that drives the season’s selections. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to LWU Theatre, this episode offers a preview of what’s ahead.

This week on VFTH, we sat down with some of Lindsey Wilson University’s newest Wesley Scholars to hear their stories, what drew them to LWU and how the Wesley Scholars program is shaping their college experience.

In this episode of VFTH, we’re joined by Curt Lee for a Christmas-centered conversation exploring the meaning of the season and why this time of year invites reflection, gratitude and hope. Merry Christmas from all of us at Lindsey Wilson University!

In this episode of View from the Hill , we sit down with Associate Athletics Director Chris Wells '01 for a full rundown of what’s happening across Lindsey Wilson sports. From standout moments in the fall season to the excitement building around winter competition and the early look ahead at spring sports, Chris shares insights, highlights, and what fans can expect in the months ahead.

In this episode of View from the Hill , Director of Library Services Jason Keinsley joins us to share updates, new initiatives and what’s ahead for the Katie A. Murrell Library.

On this episode of View from the Hill , we sit down with Lindsey Wilson University nursing faculty and students to explore what makes the program one of the University's standout successes.

In this episode of View from the Hill , we talk about The Educational Value of Sport panel, where four national scholars make the case for a new academic path: a major in sport performance . Hear members of the Sport Major Collective explain why competitive athletics belong in the classroom, how student-athletes develop powerful career-ready skills and why Lindsey Wilson University is exploring th...

On this episode of VFTH, Robert Brock and Kassidy Phelps sit down to talk about the two remaining fall productions and what's going on in LWU's theatre program.

On this episode of View from the Hill, English professor Rachel Carr sits down with five seniors — Morgan Bryant, Jesse LaGrange, Zachariah Lawson, Chloe Taylor and Megan Whitson — to discuss their senior thesis projects.

On this episode of View from the Hill , Allison Cross and Annissa Crewe-Brown share an inside look at Career Week 2025 — a new Lindsey Wilson University event designed to help students explore the many directions their education can take them. From healthcare and STEM to business, education, and the arts, Career Week welcomes more than three dozen alumni and professionals back to campus for a week...

In this episode we sit down with Dr. Benson Sexton, Dr. Jennifer Furkin, and Dr. J.C. Phelps to discuss the launch of the new podcast studio in the J.L. Turner Leadership Center at Lindsey Wilson University. They reflect on what this space means for the campus, the vision behind it and how it ties into the future of the university’s Communication and Business programs. Read more: https://lindseywi...

In this episode, Sabrina Ruiz, Kassidy Phelps and Reilly Wells discuss Lindsey Wilson Theatre’s fall production Anne of Green Gables: The Musical . They share what makes this timeless story relevant for today’s youth, what it’s like to perform for hundreds of local schoolchildren and what sets the LWU Theatre program apart. You can purchase tickets for the show by visiting  lindsey.edu/theatre  or...

In this episode, Dr. Allison Smith, Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at Lindsey Wilson University, joins us to preview Arts and Humanities Month. Dr. Smith highlights the exciting events planned for October and explains why the humanities are valuable to all students, no matter their major.

In this special episode of VFTH, we stop and talk with several Blue Raiders while they are out laughing, working and playing in the community.

In this special episode, we celebrate the legacy, passion, and unforgettable impact of Lindsey Wilson University’s newest Hall of Fame inductees. Recorded live from the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, we hear directly from all eight honorees—Jared Barnes, Trent Coffee, Andre Cooper, Jamaine Gordon, Jill Lirbank-Almbaek Fitzgerald, Kirsty Marr Chapman, Brian Ombiji, and Ashley Ra...

In this episode, we’re joined by Education Program Director Jennifer Antoniotti-Neal ’98 to discuss an impressive milestone. For the second year in a row , graduates of the Education Program have achieved a 100% pass rate on both the Praxis II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams. Tune in as Jennifer shares what sets the program apart and how students are being prepared for success...

In this episode, the 2025-26 Student Government Association executive cabinet at Lindsey Wilson University shares their goals for the year and their future ambitions beyond LWU.