Grad Chat is the official podcast of Merrimack’s Office of Graduate Admission. Each episode highlights a different Merrimack graduate program, with current students, alumni, and program faculty joining the Merrimack graduate admission to share their stories.

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Grad Chat is the official podcast of Merrimack’s Office of Graduate Admission. Each episode highlights a different Merrimack graduate program, with current students, alumni, and program faculty joining the Merrimack graduate admission to share their stories.
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Recent Episodes

August 29, 2025
EPISODE #32 - Master of Science in Applied Chemistry
In this episode of Grad Chat, Erin Lincoln, a Master of Science in Applied Chemistry alum, shares how the program has shaped her journey. She talks about balancing roles as a teacher’s assistant and research assistant, and how those experiences have deepened her skills in and out of the lab. Erin highlights the supportive faculty, hands-on learning and research opportunities that helped her grow both academically and professionally. Her story shows how the program prepares students to take what they learn in class and apply it directly to their future careers.

July 2, 2025
EPISODE #31 - Master of Social Work
Jordan Raffali, a Master of Social Work student, discusses the flexibility and supportive faculty of his program, which prepared him for a career in social work; this is an interview.

May 16, 2025
EPISODE #30 - Master of Arts in Communication
In this episode of Grad Chat, we sit down with Grant Jackson, a student in the Communication master's program, student-athlete and a proud Double Warrior. Grant shares his journey through grad school, highlighting the standout classes, the opportunities that shaped his experience and the meaningful connections he built with professors and peers. Tune in to hear Grant’s inspiring story and what being a Double Warrior means to him!
32 total episodes available
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- What is Grad Chat?
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This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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