Welcome to Honors Spotlight, the official podcast of MTSU’s Honors College! Host Robin Lee chats with standout students, faculty, and alumni about adventures, discoveries, and the bold ambitions shaping our Honors community. Tune in for stories of creative theses, global experiences, and personal growth—plus exclusive behind-the-scenes insights for prospective Blue Raiders and curious listeners alike.
Honors Spotlight
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Welcome to Honors Spotlight, the official podcast of MTSU’s Honors College! Host Robin Lee chats with standout students, faculty, and alumni about adventures, discoveries, and the bold ambitions shaping our Honors community. Tune in for stories of creative theses, global experiences, and personal growth—plus exclusive behind-the-scenes insights for prospective Blue Raiders and curious listeners alike.
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June 30, 2026
Special Collaboration: America 250 at MTSU
<p>In this special collaborative episode, Honors Spotlight joins forces with MTSU's Out of the Blue podcast to explore America's upcoming 250th anniversary.</p><p><br></p><p>Honors College Dean John Vile and Amy Sayward, director of MTSU's American Democracy Project, discuss the significance of the nation's semiquincentennial and how MTSU is commemorating this historic milestone. They highlight the University's America 250 initiative, supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, and preview lectures, exhibits, public discussions, and educational programs that invite students and the community to reflect on the nation's founding, its democratic ideals, and its future.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're interested in American history, civic engagement, or the events planned across campus, this conversation offers a look at how MTSU is helping commemorate 250 years of the American story.</p><p><br></p><p>(Intro music by MTSU Music major Elloise Layus).</p><p>Thanks for joining us. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with others. </p><p>Follow us on social media. @MTSUHonors</p><p>For more information, visit honors.mtsu.edu.</p>
June 2, 2026
Refashioning Fantasy: Reimagining Game of Thrones with Alina Caldwell
<p>What if Game of Thrones looked entirely different?</p><p>In this episode of Honors Spotlight, studio art major Alina Caldwell reimagines one of the most iconic fantasy worlds through the lens of fashion, culture, and storytelling. Her creative thesis, “Refashioning Fantasy,” revisits the costumes of HBO’s Game of Thrones, drawing inspiration not from the screen, but from George R.R. Martin’s original texts and the real-world cultures that shape how people dress.</p><p>Alina shares how geography, climate, and social identity influenced her redesigns for nine major families and regions in Westeros, and why color, texture, and practicality matter far more than we often see on screen. From rethinking the portrayal of the Dothraki to tackling the challenge of designing for the austere Iron Islands, she reveals the research, creativity, and problem-solving behind each illustration.</p><p>Along the way, the conversation explores the role of costume design in visual storytelling, the pitfalls of fantasy clichés, and how thoughtful design choices can deepen our understanding of character and culture.</p><p>Whether you’re a fan of fantasy, fashion, or creative scholarship, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how art can reshape the stories we think we know.</p><p>(Intro music by MTSU Music major Elloise Layus.)</p><p>Thanks for joining us. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with others. </p><p>Follow us on social media. @MTSUHonors</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="https://honors.mtsu.edu/">honors.mtsu.edu</a>.</p>
May 5, 2026
Can ChatGPT Balance the Books? - Luis Esmurria
<p>Accounting and AI might seem like an unlikely pair — but according to honors student <strong>Luis Esmurria</strong>, tools like ChatGPT are already reshaping the field. In this episode of Honors Spotlight, Luis shares findings from his thesis on how large language models are influencing accounting education, from personalized learning benefits to ethical concerns around accuracy, transparency, and rapidly changing tax regulations.</p><p>We explore:</p><ul><li>Why ChatGPT’s accessibility has accelerated its impact</li><li>How students use AI both responsibly and irresponsibly</li><li>Why accounting remains a people‑centered profession despite automation</li><li>The gaps in university AI policies</li><li>How educators can integrate AI in ways that support, not replace, student learning</li></ul><p>Luis also reflects on how researching AI has changed his own perspective as a future accountant — and what’s next for him after graduation.</p><p>A thoughtful, timely conversation for students, educators, and professionals navigating the future of learning and the future of accounting.</p><p>(Intro music by MTSU Music major Elloise Layus.)</p><p>Thanks for joining us. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with others. </p><p>Follow us on social media. @MTSUHonors</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="https://honors.mtsu.edu/">honors.mtsu.edu</a>.</p>
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