Heart to Heart Podcast with Dr. Jeff Gold

Heart to Heart Podcast with Dr. Jeff Gold
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The Heart to Heart podcast connects one-on-one with faculty, staff and students from across the University of Nebraska System. Each episode gets to the heart of how the university makes a difference in everyday lives. The podcast is hosted by University of Nebraska president Jeff Gold, M.D. Dr. Gold is a longtime educator, a recovering cardiothoracic surgeon—and a firm believer in the ability of higher education to change lives for the better.

  1. Jul 2

    Heart to Heart, Episode 22: Adrian Dowell, “Momentum in Omaha Athletics”

    On this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Adrian Dowell, vice chancellor and director of athletics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. They discuss Adrian’s background, athletics in the setting of a metropolitan university, the student-athlete experience and the future of Maverick athletics.

    Heart to Heart, Episode 22: Adrian Dowell, “Momentum in Omaha Athletics”

  2. May 22

    Heart to Heart, Episode 21: Drew Leisy, “Student Leadership at UNO”

    On this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Drew Leisy, the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s 2025-2026 Student Body President and Student Regent. They discuss the important role of student regents and student government, why UNO serves an important role for the Omaha community and Drew’s advice for future student leaders.

    Heart to Heart, Episode 21: Drew Leisy, “Student Leadership at UNO”

  3. Apr 24

    Heart to Heart, Episode 20: Hon. Deborah L. Wince-Smith, “Competing on the Global Scale”

    On this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by the Honorable Deborah L. Wince-Smith, President & CEO of the Council on Competitiveness. They discuss competitiveness and what it means, the mission of the Council on Competitiveness and the role higher education plays in ensuring a strong future for innovation and growth in the U.S.

    Heart to Heart, Episode 20: Hon. Deborah L. Wince-Smith, “Competing on the Global Scale”

  4. Jan 30

    Heart to Heart, Episode 19: Dr. Kyle Meyer, "Rural Health and Workforce Development"

    On this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Dr. Kyle Meyer, associate vice chancellor for health workforce initiatives at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. They discuss Nebraska’s growing demand for health professionals, the impact of rural training programs and how collaboration across the university and our state can help ensure every Nebraskan has access to quality care—close to home.

    Heart to Heart, Episode 19: Dr. Kyle Meyer, "Rural Health and Workforce Development"

  5. 12/12/2025

    Heart to Heart, Episode 18: Dr. Dele Davies, "Educating Nebraska’s Future Health Professionals"

    On this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Dr. Dele Davies, Interim Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. They talk about Dr. Davies’s time at UNMC and the impact, influence and innovation Nebraska’s only academic medical center makes for students, researchers and the health of all Nebraskans.

    Heart to Heart, Episode 18: Dr. Dele Davies, "Educating Nebraska’s Future Health Professionals"

  6. 11/26/2025

    Heart to Heart, Episode 17: Mike Cassling, “Building Nebraska’s Workforce”

    On this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Mike Cassling, chairman of the Aksarben Foundation Board of Governors. They discuss the Aksarben Foundation’s recently released workforce development study, its role in shaping Nebraska’s future and how organizations like the Aksarben Foundation and the University of Nebraska can work together to keep our state strong.

    Heart to Heart, Episode 17: Mike Cassling, “Building Nebraska’s Workforce”

  7. 10/31/2025

    Heart to Heart, Episode 16: Mayor John Ewing, “Growing Omaha”

    In this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by John Ewing, mayor of the City of Omaha. The conversation includes a reflection on Mayor Ewing's background and experience, some of the key issues facing the City of Omaha and why strong city-university partnerships are critical to Omaha’s future.

    Heart to Heart, Episode 16: Mayor John Ewing, “Growing Omaha”

  8. 09/30/2025

    Heart to Heart, Episode 15: Brock Calamari, "Student Leadership in Medicine"

    In this episode, Dr. Gold is joined by Brock Calamari, student body president and student regent at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The conversation includes a reflection on Calamari’s journey into the medical field, his thoughts on leadership and advice for fellow students interested in becoming a leader on campus.

    Heart to Heart, Episode 15: Brock Calamari, "Student Leadership in Medicine"
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The Heart to Heart podcast connects one-on-one with faculty, staff and students from across the University of Nebraska System. Each episode gets to the heart of how the university makes a difference in everyday lives. The podcast is hosted by University of Nebraska president Jeff Gold, M.D. Dr. Gold is a longtime educator, a recovering cardiothoracic surgeon—and a firm believer in the ability of higher education to change lives for the better.

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