Online But Not Alone en Engage in meaningful conversations with subject matter experts. Hear from the students, staff and faculty that make up the vivid tapestry of UofL's Online Programs! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ee3e5b08-7ed0-11f1-bd5e-ff11cd7ce66d/image/62dd377180448377c298ac43df0ae42e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Online But Not Alone episodic University of Louisville Online Engage in meaningful conversations with subject matter experts. Hear from the students, staff and faculty that make up the vivid tapestry of UofL's Online Programs! Engage in meaningful conversations with subject matter experts. Hear from the students, staff and faculty that make up the vivid tapestry of UofL's Online Programs!

]]> University of Louisville Online online@louisville.com 005: Preparing Clinicians for the Future of Medicine A recent an article by Bridget Balch of the Association of American Medical Colleges reported in December of 2025 that after a recent dip in medical school enrollments, applications increased 5.3% from 2024. This is consistent with recent reporting from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reports an estimated 1.9 million openings for healthcare occupations from 2024 through 2034. What will this career growth look like in the years ahead as new and emerging technologies like AI in medicine continue to advance? What education and backgrounds do learners today need to complete to remain competitive in a changing healthcare landscape? To explore these topics further, this episode features Dr. Eli Brainard of the University of Louisville's School of Medicine, where he serves as the Program Director of UofL's online Master of Science in Physiology, offered by UofL's School of Medicine. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MSPHYS program here: ⁠ https://uofl.me/4w1TkU7 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:50:00 -0000 full University of Louisville Online A recent an article by Bridget Balch of the Association of American Medical Colleges reported in December of 2025 that after a recent dip in medical school enrollments, applications increased 5.3% from 2024. This is consistent with recent reporting from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reports an estimated 1.9 million openings for healthcare occupations from 2024 through 2034. What will this career growth look like in the years ahead as new and emerging technologies like AI in medicine continue to advance? What education and backgrounds do learners today need to complete to remain competitive in a changing healthcare landscape? To explore these topics further, this episode features Dr. Eli Brainard of the University of Louisville's School of Medicine, where he serves as the Program Director of UofL's online Master of Science in Physiology, offered by UofL's School of Medicine. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MSPHYS program here: ⁠ https://uofl.me/4w1TkU7 A recent an article by Bridget Balch of the Association of American Medical Colleges reported in December of 2025 that after a recent dip in medical school enrollments, applications increased 5.3% from 2024. This is consistent with recent reporting from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which reports an estimated 1.9 million openings for healthcare occupations from 2024 through 2034. What will this career growth look like in the years ahead as new and emerging technologies like AI in medicine continue to advance? What education and backgrounds do learners today need to complete to remain competitive in a changing healthcare landscape? To explore these topics further, this episode features Dr. Eli Brainard of the University of Louisville's School of Medicine, where he serves as the Program Director of UofL's online Master of Science in Physiology, offered by UofL's School of Medicine. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MSPHYS program here: ⁠ https://uofl.me/4w1TkU7

]]> 3956 006: Demystifying Degree Completion for Adult Learners According to a recent Wall Street Journal article by Clare Ansberry, an increasing number of workers in their 40s are going back to school. One article quotes that... “More than 1 million people in their 40s are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Many are looking to make more money in the white-collar world and have greater job security, even at a time when many younger people are questioning the value of a college degree.” What environmental factors are driving working adults back into the classroom? What elements or benefits are employees looking for that they can’t find elsewhere without a college degree? What are the main obstacles and challenges working adults face as they look to return to school, and how are they overcoming these challenges? This episode features Dr. Randy Whetstone Jr. of the University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development, where he previously served as the Program Director of UofL's online Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:50:00 -0000 full University of Louisville Online According to a recent Wall Street Journal article by Clare Ansberry, an increasing number of workers in their 40s are going back to school. One article quotes that... “More than 1 million people in their 40s are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Many are looking to make more money in the white-collar world and have greater job security, even at a time when many younger people are questioning the value of a college degree.” What environmental factors are driving working adults back into the classroom? What elements or benefits are employees looking for that they can’t find elsewhere without a college degree? What are the main obstacles and challenges working adults face as they look to return to school, and how are they overcoming these challenges? This episode features Dr. Randy Whetstone Jr. of the University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development, where he previously served as the Program Director of UofL's online Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article by Clare Ansberry, an increasing number of workers in their 40s are going back to school. One article quotes that... “More than 1 million people in their 40s are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Many are looking to make more money in the white-collar world and have greater job security, even at a time when many younger people are questioning the value of a college degree.” What environmental factors are driving working adults back into the classroom? What elements or benefits are employees looking for that they can’t find elsewhere without a college degree? What are the main obstacles and challenges working adults face as they look to return to school, and how are they overcoming these challenges? This episode features Dr. Randy Whetstone Jr. of the University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development, where he previously served as the Program Director of UofL's online Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today.

]]> 3015 004: Leveraging an MBA in the Age of AI For over a century, an MBA degree has helped business leaders to strengthen their business acumen,  hone their leadership skills and foster professional relationships. What does this degree mean in the age of AI, where data analysis and business planning can be done in moments? How do business leaders connect as communication increasingly moves into the digital space? To explore these topics further, this episode features Dr. Zac Goldman, Program Director for the University of Louisville's 100% online Master of Business Administration program, offered by UofL's College of Business. Dr. Goldman is the Director of Online Teaching and Learning, as well as the Chair for Management & Entrepreneurship. Additionally, Dr. Goldman is a Faculty Fellow for Student Success in the Office of the Provost. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MBA program here: ⁠ https://uofl.me/4xcmQHI Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:49:00 -0000 full University of Louisville Online For over a century, an MBA degree has helped business leaders to strengthen their business acumen,  hone their leadership skills and foster professional relationships. What does this degree mean in the age of AI, where data analysis and business planning can be done in moments? How do business leaders connect as communication increasingly moves into the digital space? To explore these topics further, this episode features Dr. Zac Goldman, Program Director for the University of Louisville's 100% online Master of Business Administration program, offered by UofL's College of Business. Dr. Goldman is the Director of Online Teaching and Learning, as well as the Chair for Management & Entrepreneurship. Additionally, Dr. Goldman is a Faculty Fellow for Student Success in the Office of the Provost. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MBA program here: ⁠ https://uofl.me/4xcmQHI For over a century, an MBA degree has helped business leaders to strengthen their business acumen,  hone their leadership skills and foster professional relationships. What does this degree mean in the age of AI, where data analysis and business planning can be done in moments? How do business leaders connect as communication increasingly moves into the digital space? To explore these topics further, this episode features Dr. Zac Goldman, Program Director for the University of Louisville's 100% online Master of Business Administration program, offered by UofL's College of Business. Dr. Goldman is the Director of Online Teaching and Learning, as well as the Chair for Management & Entrepreneurship. Additionally, Dr. Goldman is a Faculty Fellow for Student Success in the Office of the Provost. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MBA program here: ⁠ https://uofl.me/4xcmQHI

]]> 3440 003: Educating Tomorrow’s Healthcare Heroes Education continues to change at a rapid pace in the age of AI, and this includes educating the doctors, nurses, dentists and clinicians of tomorrow. How do educators, and current healthcare professionals, continue to adapt to this new reality? To explore this topic further, this episode features Dr. Staci Saner, Program Director of the University of Louisville's online Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSHPE) program, offered by UofL's School of Medicine. Dr. Saner is the Assistant Dean for Continuing and Professional Education and also serves as the Director for the Health Sciences Campus’ Office of Professional & Educational Development. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit  and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MSHPE program here:  Read Dr. Saner's most recent blog here: https://bit.ly/4bnIHTZ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:29:00 -0000 full University of Louisville Online Education continues to change at a rapid pace in the age of AI, and this includes educating the doctors, nurses, dentists and clinicians of tomorrow. How do educators, and current healthcare professionals, continue to adapt to this new reality? To explore this topic further, this episode features Dr. Staci Saner, Program Director of the University of Louisville's online Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSHPE) program, offered by UofL's School of Medicine. Dr. Saner is the Assistant Dean for Continuing and Professional Education and also serves as the Director for the Health Sciences Campus’ Office of Professional & Educational Development. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit  and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MSHPE program here:  Read Dr. Saner's most recent blog here: https://bit.ly/4bnIHTZ Education continues to change at a rapid pace in the age of AI, and this includes educating the doctors, nurses, dentists and clinicians of tomorrow. How do educators, and current healthcare professionals, continue to adapt to this new reality? To explore this topic further, this episode features Dr. Staci Saner, Program Director of the University of Louisville's online Master of Science in Health Professions Education (MSHPE) program, offered by UofL's School of Medicine. Dr. Saner is the Assistant Dean for Continuing and Professional Education and also serves as the Director for the Health Sciences Campus’ Office of Professional & Educational Development. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit  and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MSHPE program here: 

Read Dr. Saner's most recent blog here: https://bit.ly/4bnIHTZ

]]> 2476 002: Health Administration in the $5.3 Trillion Healthcare Industry The United States has spent over $5.3 trillion in healthcare costs. Despite that, healthcare organizations around the world face increased financial strain. How do healthcare organizations effectively manage the complexities involved in delivering healthcare to their patient populations? To explore these topics further, this episode features Dr. Lee Bewley, Program Director for the University of Louisville’s online Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) program, offered through the School of Public Health and Information Sciences. Dr. Bewley is also the Director of Health Management Programs, as well as Regent, American College of Healthcare Executives for the Kentucky Chapter. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MSHA program here: https://uofl.me/3PMUUKB Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:28:00 -0000 full University of Louisville Online The United States has spent over $5.3 trillion in healthcare costs. Despite that, healthcare organizations around the world face increased financial strain. How do healthcare organizations effectively manage the complexities involved in delivering healthcare to their patient populations? To explore these topics further, this episode features Dr. Lee Bewley, Program Director for the University of Louisville’s online Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) program, offered through the School of Public Health and Information Sciences. Dr. Bewley is also the Director of Health Management Programs, as well as Regent, American College of Healthcare Executives for the Kentucky Chapter. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MSHA program here: https://uofl.me/3PMUUKB The United States has spent over $5.3 trillion in healthcare costs. Despite that, healthcare organizations around the world face increased financial strain. How do healthcare organizations effectively manage the complexities involved in delivering healthcare to their patient populations? To explore these topics further, this episode features Dr. Lee Bewley, Program Director for the University of Louisville’s online Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) program, offered through the School of Public Health and Information Sciences. Dr. Bewley is also the Director of Health Management Programs, as well as Regent, American College of Healthcare Executives for the Kentucky Chapter. To learn more about UofL’s online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod and get started today. Additionally, you can learn more about UofL’s online MSHA program here: https://uofl.me/3PMUUKB

]]> 2770 001: The Future of Sport Administration Hear from professors at the University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development as they discuss the future of college and professional athletics through the lens of sport administration. This episode features Dr. Adam Cocco and Professor Gin Presley, who offer their opinions and insights on the topic. These two represent the online Bachelor and Master of Science in Sport Administration, both offered 100% online at UofL. To learn more about UofL's online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod This is a UofL Online podcast, produced by James Howell and hosted by Conner Mackowiak. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:40:00 -0000 full University of Louisville Online Hear from professors at the University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development as they discuss the future of college and professional athletics through the lens of sport administration. This episode features Dr. Adam Cocco and Professor Gin Presley, who offer their opinions and insights on the topic. These two represent the online Bachelor and Master of Science in Sport Administration, both offered 100% online at UofL. To learn more about UofL's online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod This is a UofL Online podcast, produced by James Howell and hosted by Conner Mackowiak. Hear from professors at the University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development as they discuss the future of college and professional athletics through the lens of sport administration. This episode features Dr. Adam Cocco and Professor Gin Presley, who offer their opinions and insights on the topic. These two represent the online Bachelor and Master of Science in Sport Administration, both offered 100% online at UofL. To learn more about UofL's online programs, visit https://uofl.me/obnapod


This is a UofL Online podcast, produced by James Howell and hosted by Conner Mackowiak.

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