It's an Honor
It's an Honor
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Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Exploring different perspectives enhances our own—it's an honor for us to learn from one another. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the W.A. Franke Honors College.
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The podcast covers various themes such as healthcare innovation, political analysis, leadership, and social issues. Episodes like 'Revolutionizing Healthcare and Education' explore contributions from alumni, while 'The 2024 Election Decoded' examines voter behavior and campaign dynamics, offering insights into the economy and electoral coalitions.
Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Exploring different perspectives enhances our own—it’s an honor for us to learn from one another. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the W.A. Franke Honors College.
In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Ben Driggs, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer at Honeywell Aerospace and the 2026 Alumnus of the Year for the W.A. Franke Honors College. Ben reflects on his time as a Flinn Scholar and student body president at the University of Arizona, the curiosity that shaped his career, and how experiences living abroad and working across disciplines influenced his path from consulting to aerospace leadership.
Benjamin Driggs oversees enterprise strategy, mergers and acquisitions, venture investments, and commercial functions at Honeywell Aerospace. A graduate of the University of Arizona Honors College and a Swanson Scholar at Oxford University, he has held executive leadership roles across four continents and remains deeply committed to mentorship, education, and expanding opportunities for Honors College students.
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