In this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Lori Byrne, executive vice president of advancement and campaign director at the University of Nebraska Foundation.

They discuss Lori’s personal journey, the impact of philanthropy and the pivotal role the University of Nebraska Foundation plays in building a strong future for our university and our state.

Heart to Heart, Episode 10: Lori Byrne, "The Power of Philanthropy"

In this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Dr. Neal Schnoor, the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Chancellor Priority Candidate. The conversation explores Dr. Schnoor’s rural Nebraska roots, leadership philosophy, and vision for UNK’s future.

Heart to Heart, Episode 11: Dr. Neal Schnoor, "A New Leader for UNK"

In this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Dr. Jim Linder, Chief Executive Officer of Nebraska Medicine and Chair of the Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors. The conversation includes a reflection on Dr. Linder’s journey and a discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming the field of medicine.

Heart to Heart, Episode 12: Dr. Jim Linder, "AI at Nebraska Medicine"

In this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Joanne Li. The conversation includes a reflection on Chancellor Li's leadership journey, workforce development efforts underway at UNO and how the Maverick Spirit is embodied in UNO students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Heart to Heart, Episode 13: Chancellor Joanne Li, "Maverick Leadership"

In this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Dr. Mark Reid, dean of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s College of Education. The conversation includes a reflection Dr. Reid’s leadership journey, the evolving needs of Nebraska’s schools and how the College of Education at UNK is helping to meet critical workforce demands.

Heart to Heart, Episode 14: Dr. Mark Reid, "Educating Tomorrow's Educators"

In this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Brock Calamari, student body president and student regent at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The conversation includes a reflection on Calamari’s journey into the medical field, his thoughts on leadership and advice for fellow students interested in becoming a leader on campus.

Heart to Heart, Episode 15: Brock Calamari, "Student Leadership in Medicine"

In this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by John Ewing, mayor of the City of Omaha. The conversation includes a reflection on Mayor Ewing's background and experience, some of the key issues facing the City of Omaha and why strong city-university partnerships are critical to Omaha’s future.

Heart to Heart, Episode 16: Mayor John Ewing, “Growing Omaha”

On this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Mike Cassling, chairman of the Aksarben Foundation Board of Governors. They discuss the Aksarben Foundation’s recently released workforce development study, its role in shaping Nebraska’s future and how organizations like the Aksarben Foundation and the University of Nebraska can work together to keep our state strong.

Heart to Heart, Episode 17: Mike Cassling, “Building Nebraska’s Workforce”

On this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Dr. Dele Davies, Interim Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. They talk about Dr. Davies’s time at UNMC and the impact, influence and innovation Nebraska’s only academic medical center makes for students, researchers and the health of all Nebraskans.

Heart to Heart, Episode 18: Dr. Dele Davies, "Educating Nebraska’s Future Health Professionals"

On this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Dr. Kyle Meyer, associate vice chancellor for health workforce initiatives at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. They discuss Nebraska’s growing demand for health professionals, the impact of rural training programs and how collaboration across the university and our state can help ensure every Nebraskan has access to quality care—close to home.

Heart to Heart, Episode 19: Dr. Kyle Meyer, "Rural Health and Workforce Development"

The Heart to Heart podcast connects one-on-one with faculty, staff and students from across the University of Nebraska System. Each episode gets to the heart of how the university makes a difference in everyday lives. 

The podcast is hosted by University of Nebraska president Jeff Gold, M.D. Dr. Gold is a longtime educator, a recovering cardiothoracic surgeon—and a firm believer in the ability of higher education to change lives for the better.

Heart to Heart, Episode 10: Lori Byrne, "The Power of Philanthropy"

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