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Dr. Sheree Utash | WSU Tech

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Sheree Utash, President of Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) a visionary leader transforming the landscape of technical education and workforce development. Since assuming the presidency in 2015, Dr. Utash has led WSU Tech through a remarkable period of growth and change, including its pivotal 2018 affiliation with Wichita State University. Under her leadership, WSU Tech has become Kansas’ largest technical college and the managing partner for the National Center for Aviation Training, setting the national standard for innovation in applied learning.

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Champions Coffee Podcast
July 14, 2025
21
minutes

Shane Long | University of New England

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett connects with Shane Long, Assistant Dean of Students at the University of New England. With over two decades in student affairs, Shane brings a wealth of experience in driving student success through innovative leadership, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Champions Coffee Podcast
Broken Education Podcast
April 2, 2025
23
minutes

Professor George Williams AO | Western Sydney University

Recorded at the UA Solutions Summit 2025, this Broken Education Podcast episode features Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Tripani, in conversation with Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University. Starting as the fifth Vice-Chancellor in July 2024, he leads an institution known for expanding access to higher education and driving social, environmental, and economic impact. A renowned constitutional law scholar, barrister, and thought leader, Professor Williams fosters innovation and equity, shaping the sector with his extensive experience in higher education leadership.

Broken Education Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
January 30, 2025
37
minutes

Richard Dobek | University of New England (AU)

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallet sits down with Richard Dobek , former Interim Executive Principal, Student Experience at the University of New England (AU), an executive leader with a passion for people, transformation, and operations.

Champions Coffee Podcast
Broken Education Podcast
November 29, 2024
25
minutes

Jamie Fitch | OnlineMedEd

In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Jamie Fitch, Co-Founder of OnlineMedEd, driving transformative solutions in higher education .

Broken Education Podcast
Champions Coffee Podcast
October 30, 2024
33
minutes

Dr Omer Yezdani | University of the Sunshine Coast

In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Dr. Omer Yezdani, Chief Data Officer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, whose career spans over 25 years in public, nonprofit, and higher education sectors.

Champions Coffee Podcast