Welcome to College & Beyond with Jorge Perez—the podcast where college, careers, and life intersect. Hosted by higher education professional, educator, and student success advocate Jorge Perez, this show delivers honest conversations, expert advice, and inspiring stories designed to help you navigate college, career transitions, leadership, and life beyond the degree. Each episode features practical strategies, career insights, and real-world perspectives from students, professionals, and higher education leaders who are making an impact.
On this new podcast episode, we have the honor of featuring a powerful mother-and-son duo for the first time: Griselda Torres and her son, Mateo Rodríguez. They join us to discuss children’s literature and their impactful new release, Las Adelitas: Heroines of the Revolution.
Inspired by Mateo’s deep love for Mexican history and culture, the book introduces young readers to the extraordinary women who played a vital role in the Mexican Revolution. Through an engaging and heartfelt narrative, Las Adelitas honors their courage, resilience, and lasting legacy, inviting children and families to discover an essential chapter of Mexico’s history.
Join us on this adventure to hear their stories and learn more about their book—an inspiring release for our community filled with adventure, creativity, and dreams.
Special thanks to @teamnyta for putting this amazing interview together.
4 Sept 2026
S4 - EP4 w/ Dra Lopez
🎙️ NEW EPISODE — COLLEGE & BEYOND PODCAST | SEASON 4
What happens when we center student voices, advance research, and create opportunities that transform futures? ✨
In this episode, Jorge Perez sits down with Dr. Mara Nohemi Lopez, Inaugural HSI Research Director, for a powerful conversation about equity, student advocacy, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and creating meaningful change in higher education.
🎧 New episode drops September 4, 2026!
🇺🇸 En Español & English
📚 Advancing research in higher education
🤝 Empowering Hispanic-Serving Institutions
💡 Creating opportunities & transforming futures
✊🏽 Student advocacy & student success
Our history. Our voice. Our future. ❤️
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3 Jul 2026
S4 - EP3 with Emily Garcia
Emily Garcia is a pre-school teacher and currently pursuing a bachelors degree at Northern Illinois University in Early Childhood Education. Emily is aspiring to become an impactful teacher and is excited to make a positive impact to her students no matter what age. In this episode, Emily discusses how her father who was a teacher in Mexico inspired her to pursue that career. Emily is a hardworking, dedicated, and determined to continue achieving her goals while supporting and guiding young learners within their educational journey.
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