At Ease

At Ease
Podcast Description
Welcome to At Ease, the podcast where straight talk meets real insight, hosted by the 27th president of Texas A&M University, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. Each month, President Welsh — a former Bush School dean and once the highest ranking officer in the U.S. Air Force — is joined by his chief of staff, Dr. Susan Ballabina, and special guests from across the Aggie community. Together, they dive into candid conversations that go beyond the typical script. No formalities here — just an honest, in-depth look at the people, ideas and issues shaping the heart of Aggieland. Tune in for a refreshingly informal and dynamic listen, brought to you by KAMU Studios.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as leadership, athletics, and higher education, with episodes featuring discussions like the vision for Aggie athletics with Coach Michael Earley and insights into administrative strategies for university growth.

Welcome to At Ease, the podcast where straight talk meets real insight, hosted by the 27th president of Texas A&M University, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. Each month, President Welsh — a former Bush School dean and once the highest ranking officer in the U.S. Air Force — is joined by his chief of staff, Dr. Susan Ballabina, and special guests from across the Aggie community. Together, they dive into candid conversations that go beyond the typical script. No formalities here — just an honest, in-depth look at the people, ideas and issues shaping the heart of Aggieland. Tune in for a refreshingly informal and dynamic listen, brought to you by KAMU Studios.
In this episode of At Ease with General Mark A. Welsh III, President Welsh and his Chief of Staff Dr. Susan Ballabina reflect on a memorable visit to the Texas A&M College of Medicine, celebrate the conclusion of their spring visits to colleges and schools across the university, and dig into cutting-edge military innovation with their special guest, Dr. Nathan Tichenor.
As chief research officer at the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex, Dr. Tichenor shares insight into the world of hypersonics research at Texas A&M, where projectiles reach speeds of Mach 10, and how Texas A&M is pushing the boundaries of national security innovation. As a three-time Aggie graduate, he also reflects on the power of mentorship, research and the enduring value of an Aggie education.
At Ease with General Mark A. Welsh III, president of Texas A&M University, is produced by KAMU Studios.
Learn more about the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex: https://bcdc.tamus.edu/

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