Common Ground

By: Bashar Hanna
  • Summary

  • Common Ground is a higher education podcast that brings leaders from across Pennsylvania together to engage in meaningful conversations. Together, we’re exploring the issues our institutions, our communities, our students and their families are facing on their path to earning a degree. From institutional transformation to workforce development, college affordability, and career trends, Common Ground explores the future of higher education through compelling stories and conversations with our Commonwealth’s most transformational leaders.
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Episodes
  • Character Wins-A Conversation with Hall of Fame Football Coach Danny Hale
    Apr 23 2024

    Join me for a conversation with former Bloomsburg Huskies Head Football Coach, Danny Hale, who was recently selected to the College Football Hall of Fame.

    Hale is one of the winningest coaches in all of NCAA Division II. He was at Bloomsburg from 1993 until 2012. During that time, he posted a record of 173-56-1. He still holds the school record for most coaching victories.

    Along with his success on the field, Hale was known for the phenomenal work he did in mentoring student-athletes and making a true difference in their lives.

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    24 mins
  • Bright Points of Light-A Conversation with PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein
    Jan 25 2024

    Chancellor of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, Daniel Greenstein serves as chief executive officer of the state's system of public universities. Serving more than 80,000 degree-seeking students and thousands more enrolled in certificate programs, Chancellor Greenstein has led a system-wide redesign effort focused on increasing opportunities for students.

    In this episode of Common Ground, President Hanna and Chancellor Greenstein talk about Greenstein's journey through education and how his passion for change agency and social justice influenced his career trajectory.

    Their candid conversation delves into both the opportunities and challenges ahead for colleges and universities, but also identifies, as Greenstein puts it, the bright points of light that motivate him to advocate and continue working toward a strong future for public higher education in Pennsylvania.

    Join us for an inspiring and insightful episode that digs deep into the current issues facing higher education while highlighting the successes taking place across state system universities that are making a real difference in the lives of students.


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    37 mins
  • Room for Hope-A Conversation with ESPN Radio Host Freddie Coleman
    Dec 13 2023

    1987 Mansfield alumnus Freddie Coleman is the host of ESPN's popular afternoon drive radio show. At Mansfield, Coleman earned a degree in mass communications and went on to a successful career in radio. He first joined ESPN in 2004 as co-host of Game Night, and has also hosted The Freddie Coleman Show and Freddie and Fitzsimmons.

    Coleman shares memories from his early days at Mansfield and how his experiences at the small, rural university helped to shape the person he is today, while also leading him to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a radio personality.

    President Hanna and Coleman talk about the importance of learning from experience and adversity and dig in to how it's possible to grow from failure without allowing it to define who you are.

    Coleman also takes us on his journey from his first job in radio to where is today as host of one of ESPN's most popular radio programs.

    Join President Hanna for this uplifting and motivational conversation that delves into the importance of transforming setbacks into opportunities and why time is on your side when you decide to passionately pursue your dreams.

    For more information about Freddie Coleman's radio show visit:

    https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/coleman_freddie/


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    30 mins

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