Wildcats Beyond the Classroom is an award-winning student-produced podcast that showcases Applied Learning Experiences (ALEs) at K-State through engaging interviews with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners. Launched in December 2025, the podcast's debut season earned first place in the Public Affairs/Talk Show category from the Kansas Association of Broadcasters.
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Latest Episode
Finding the Light Bulb Moment: Mentorship & Applied Learning
Discover how mentorship shapes the student journey at K-State in our interview with Dawson Wagner.
Previous Episodes
Episode 9: Becoming Career- Ready Through Applied Learning ft. Madison Neal
Episode 8: Applied Learning Through Experiences ft. Adolfo Blanco
Episode 7: Internships as Applied Learning ft. Anthony YBarra
Episode 6: Applied Learning Through Global Experiences ft. Katelin Christianer-Donkers
Episode 5: Student Reflection on Undergraduate Research at K-State ft. Lawrence Settles
Episode 4: Applied Learning Through Research ft. Dr. Susan Rensing
Episode 3: Creating the ALE Ambassador Program ft. Sadye Patterson
Episode 2: Applied Learning Through Student Leadership ft. Brady Kappelmann
Episode 1: What is Applied Learning at K-State? ft. Maggie Billman
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Applied Learning Experiences
appliedlearning@k-state.edu
103 Leadership Studies Building
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-6087