Common Ground

Character Wins-A Conversation with Hall of Fame Football Coach Danny Hale

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.

Bright Points of Light-A Conversation with PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein

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.

Room for Hope-A Conversation with ESPN Radio Host Freddie Coleman

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

A Lifetime of Service: Veteran's Day Conversation with PA State Treasurer Stacy Garrity

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity joins President Hanna for a special Veteran's Day episode of The Common Ground Podcast. Treasurer Garrity serves as the 78th Treasurer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She is a former businesswoman and retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel. During her service as a Colonel in the Army Reserves, Garrity received national attention for her decorated service on the Iraq battlefields. She served three remarkable deployments in service to our country and was twice awarded the Bronze Star for exceptional service and received the Legion of Merit before retiring from the Army Reserve. Together, President Hanna and Treasurer Garrity talk about her journey from rural Pennsylvania to Bloomsburg University where she earned a degree in finance and economics while enrolled in the Army ROTC program. From there Garrity went on to an impressive career in the military through the Army Reserves while also working her way to the top of the corporate ladder as one of the first female vice presidents at Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. Their conversation covers important topics from college affordability to lessons in leadership and why it's possible for young women and girls to change the world. Plus, Treasurer Garrity shares several heartwarming stories about the work she's doing to return lost military decorations to Pennsylvania families. For more information about initiatives within the Pennsylvania Treasury, including unclaimed property, the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, and searching for lost military decorations, visit www.patreasury.gov [www.patreasury.gov] For more information about the Common Ground Podcast, visit www.commonwealthu.edu/commonground [www.commonwealthu.edu/commonground]

Building Community, Building Confidence-A Conversation with Senator Lynda Culver

Dr. Hanna is joined by Pennsylvania State Senator and Bloomsburg Alumna Lynda Schlegel Culver. Together, they talk about Senator Culver's move from the PA House of Representatives to the Senate, why building community is so important for today's college students, and how a strong sense of community leads to confidence. Senator Culver talks about the impact enrolling in college early had on her son, and shares her advice for students and parents contemplating dual enrollment programs. President Hanna and Senator Culver also unpack the impact that growing up in a multigenerational family had on their lives and the benefits of college graduates remaining in Pennsylvania after graduation. For more information about Commonwealth University's Early College Program visit, www.commonwealthu.edu/early-college [https://www.commonwealthu.edu/early-college]