Behrend Talks: A Penn State Podcast
Join Dr. Ralph Ford, Chancellor of Penn State Behrend, and guests for conversations about interesting things happening in the Erie community.
Podcasting since 2020 • 75 episodes
Behrend Talks: A Penn State Podcast
Latest Episodes
The student experience at Behrend and abroad, with Sophia DiPlacido
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sophia DiPlacido, a 2025 graduate of the college, about her student experience, including a semester abroad in France. Originally recorded on May 7, 2025.
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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34:08
The 'Vision & Resilience' of Behrend's early leaders, with Dr. Joseph Beilein Jr.
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Joseph Beilein Jr., professor of history, about his new book about Behrend in the years 1980-2010. Originally recorded on May 1, 2025.
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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36:04
Embracing an ‘accidental’ career, with Connor Sattely
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Connor Sattely, a 2025 recipient of the Penn State Alumni Achievement Award, about his work in venture capital in the Netherlands. Originally recorded on March 27, 2025.
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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35:11
Investing with Intent, with Vincent Intrieri
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Vincent Intrieri, founder and CEO of VDA Capital Management and an Alumni Fellow, about the Intrieri Family Student-Managed Fund. Originally recorded on November 7, 2024.
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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39:53
Pennsylvania’s role in the presidential election, with Dr. Robert Speel
Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Dr. Robert Speel, associate professor of political science, about Pennsylvania’s significance as a swing state in the 2024 presidential election. Originally recorded on October 14, 20...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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30:35