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Being The Change

Being The Change

By: James Madison University
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 Being the Change is the official podcast of James Madison University. It features members of the JMU community who are combining intellect with action to live lives of purpose and meaning. The podcast was conceived by Jim Heffernan (’96, ’17M), editor of Madison magazine, and Andy Perrine (’86), head of University Marketing and Branding. Thanks to Jenna Polk (’14, ’21M) and the team at Rose Library Studios, where the show is recorded by Steve Aderton (’19), Cody Troyer and Olive Santos (’20). Original music by Neal Perrine (’19). Voice talent by Ciara Brennan (’17).Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • S3 E15: Financial Literacy

    S3 E15: Financial Literacy
    Dec 11 2025

    Head of Financial Aid Brad Barnett also teaches courses on financial literacy. Here from him and one of his students, senior Jameson Glynn, on why this aspect of wellness is so important and how students can get there.
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    35 mins
  • S3 E14: Research University Evolution

    S3 E14: Research University Evolution
    Dec 4 2025

    JMU recently received a coveted distinction for being a driver of economic prosperity and innovation, joining just 94 other research universities nationally. Hear Drs. Anthony Tongen and Keith Holland (’00) describe what this milestone portends for JMU’s future.

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    26 mins
  • S3 E13: Gravestone Recipes

    S3 E13: Gravestone Recipes
    Nov 20 2025

    Just in time for Thanksgiving, hear how viral TikTokker Rosie Grant (’12) traveled the globe collecting recipes etched into gravestones, became an internet sensation, and authored To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes.
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    28 mins
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