Reject Ed is a SSHRC-funded project exploring what it means to be a first-generation university student. The podcast hosts scholars and builds meaningful conversation around academic barriers and life within academic institutions.
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This episode, the season finale, highlights Jessica DeWitt in her experiences in university and her work with social media.
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9 Sept 2026
Episode 5: feat. Jacquie Gahagan
This episode of RejectEd features Dr. Jacquie Gahagan, an academic who discusses their experiences entering into academia and their work to provide supports for former youth in care.
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2 Sept 2026
Episode 4: feat. Zara Matrix
This episode features Zara Matrix, a community leader, creative, and drag performer. Listen to her, Murray, and Erin talk about creating inclusive spaces!
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30 Jun 2026
Episode 3: feat. Angela Wickett
This episode of RejectEd featuring Angela Wickett, who chats about her experiences in academia and building a successful business.
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22 Jun 2026
Episode 2: feat. Jason Lewis
This episode features Jason Lewis, a digital media theorist. Listen to him, Murray, and Erin chat about imagining the future!
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20 May 2026
Season Opener
Season 2 Episode 1 of RejectEd debuts a new co-host, Dr. Murray Yeomans, alongside Season 1 co-host Dr. Erin Morton. The two scholars discuss academia, first-gen experiences, and their hopes and dreams for the upcoming season.
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30 Apr 2026
Episode 6: feat. Dr. HyunJoo Sandy Oh
In this episode of RejectEd, Dr. Erin Morton and Dr. AJ Ripley interview anthropologist Dr. HyunJoo Sandy Oh about her experiences navigating the university system.
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24 Apr 2026
Episode 5: feat. Dr. Shikha Diwakar
In this episode of RejectEd, Dr. Erin Morton and Dr. AJ Ripley interview Dr. Shikha Diwakar about her experiences as a first-generation Canadian and graduate student in Canada.
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16 Apr 2026
Episode 4: feat. Dr. Wendy Mackey
In this episode, Dr. Erin Morton and Dr. AJ Ripley chat with Dr. Wendy Mackey about how she makes her community a place for first-generation university students can succeed, and her experiences teaching adult learners.
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9 Apr 2026
Episode 3: feat. Dr. Stephanie Pettigrew and Dr. Richard Yeomans
This episode features Dr. Pettigrew and Dr. Yeomans as they discuss their experiences as first-gen students, and fondly remember their doctoral supervisor, Dr. Elizabeth Mancke.
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2 Apr 2026
Episode 2: feat. Dr. Mary McCarthy Brandt
In this episode of RejectEd, Dr. Erin Morton and Dr. AJ Ripley interview historian Dr. Mary McCarthy Brandt about her experiences in academia and the ways that she changes the world.
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24 Mar 2026
Introduction
In this episode, Dr. Erin Morton and Dr. AJ Ripley introduce their SSHRC-funded project, Reject Ed. They explore what it means to be a first-generation university student, discuss the origins of the project, and reflect on their personal and academic growth.
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