Published Nov. 17, 2020
By Asja Jordan and Raven Smith
ULM Office of Marketing and Communication
The University of Louisiana Monroe Office of Marketing and Communication’s has launched
a new podcast series called “Ace on Air.” The podcast focuses on campus and community topics while spotlighting alumni, students,
faculty, and staff.
Biweekly episodes are hosted by Executive Director of Marketing and University Communications
Kelsey Bohl, Ed.D., and Assistant Director of Student Experience Ahmaad Solmone. Their
free-spirited conversational style, combined with their love for ULM brings out the
best in each interviewee.
The first episode, entitled, “Patience is a long time,” aired Thursday, Oct. 1, and
features ULM’s ninth President Ronald Berry, DMA, and First Lady Christine Berry,
Ph.D. The episode gives listeners an inside look into the Berrys’ personal life and
President Berry’s experiences during the first few weeks in his new position.
If you’ve wondered how the Warhawk came to be the ULM mascot, listen to the conversation
with Nell Calloway, the granddaughter of World War II aviator Major Gen. Claire Lee
Chennault. Calloway is president and CEO of Chennault Aviation and Military Museum
in Monroe. Learn more about the history of a local hero and ULM in episode two, “Becoming
the Warhawk.”
The first female vice president of ULM, Valerie Fields, Ed.D., Vice President for
Student Affairs, shares her journey from a ULM student to an entrepreneur and a career
in academic administration. Get to know Fields in the third episode, “Shoulders to
stand on,” and why she believes mentorship is essential on the journey to success.
The most recent episode aired Thursday, Nov. 12, with Professor of Political Science
Joshua Stockley, Ph.D. In this episode, listeners can expect discussions on the current
political climate and Stockley’s views on “The beauty of American democracy.”
Episodes are released biweekly on Thursdays and each episode is 20-40 minutes. To
listen to the podcast, tune in on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts. Listeners
are encouraged to provide feedback and submit guest ideas for the show by emailing
omc@ulm.edu.
Check out Ace on Air on the ULM website at, visit www.ulm.edu/omc/aceonair/.
