Oct 23, 202659 min
Tucson Police Department Chief of Police Monica Prieto sits down with Dean Pollard to reflect on her journey from a University of Arizona student unsure of what came next to leading the department she has served for...
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It's an Honor
Hosted by W.A. Franke Honors College · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth. Exploring different perspectives enhances our own—it's an honor for us to learn from one another. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the W.A. Franke Honors College.
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What is It's an Honor about?
Welcome to It’s an Honor, a podcast from the W.A. Franke Honors College. It’s an Honor invites listeners into nuanced conversations that embrace the complexity of the world we inhabit. By examining the areas where ideas rub against each other, guests will engage in bold discussion that fosters understanding, empathy, and growth.
Who hosts It's an Honor?
It's an Honor is hosted by W.A. Franke Honors College. The show has published 35 episodes to date.
What has It's an Honor covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From the U of A to Chief: Chief Monica Prieto on Risk, Leadership, and the Future of TPD" (23 October 2026, 59 minutes), "Generative Ai and Leading with Curiosity with Absci founder and CEO Sean McClain" (14 July 2026, 53 minutes), and "Disrupting the Path: Finding Purpose with Ravi Ram" (28 May 2026, 52 minutes).
How often does It's an Honor publish?
It's an Honor publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 35 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on It's an Honor?
Booking probability for It's an Honor is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. It's an Honor requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. It's an Honor's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch It's an Honor?
The strongest fits for It's an Honor are Universities & Colleges. It's an Honor has an education audience.
About the host
W.A. Franke Honors College hosts It's an Honor, an education podcast with 35 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 14, 202653 min
Sean McClain, a former student of Dean Pollard and, now, the founder and CEO of Absci, sits down with Dean Pollard to discuss his journey from undergraduate at the University of Arizona to successful entrepreneur. Absci...
- May 28, 202652 minS0
<p>In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Ravi Ram, a Flinn Scholar and University of Arizona Honors alumnus, about curiosity, global exploration, and the pursuit of purpose. Ravi reflects on his interdisciplinary...
- May 18, 20261h 3mS0
<p>In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Dr. Stephen Dahmer—Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona—about the role of curiosity, global experience, and...
- Apr 24, 20261h 9mS0
<p>In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Terry J. Lundgren, former Chairman and CEO of Macy’s, Inc. and namesake of the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing at the University of Arizona. Terry reflects on his...
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- Apr 8, 202653 minS0
<p>In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Ben Driggs, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer at Honeywell Aerospace and the 2026 Alumnus of the Year for the W.A. Franke Honors College. Ben reflects on his time as a...
Mar 5, 202653 minS0<p>In celebration of the Big 12 Conference Regular Season Championship secured by Arizona Wildcats men's basketball with a 73–57 victory over Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball, we are proud to share this special...
- Feb 25, 20261h 3mS0
<p>In this episode of It’s an Honor, Dr. Pollard speaks with Alison Flynn Gaffney, CEO of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and Banner – University Medical Center South, about leadership in healthcare...
- Feb 6, 20261h 10mS0
<p>In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Dr. Patricia A. Prelock, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at the University of Arizona, about the personal experiences and intellectual passions that shaped her career as a...
- Jan 30, 202649 minS0
<p>In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Wesley Warshawer—Winter 2025 Convocation Speaker, 2025 Young Alumni Awardee, and W.A. Franke Honors alumnus—to explore the role of curiosity, global perspective, and lived...
- Dec 8, 202550 minS0
<p>In this episode, Dr. Pollard speaks with Dr. Tomás Díaz de la Rubia, Senior Vice President for Research and Partnerships at the University of Arizona. The discussion traces his early academic foundations in physics...
Episode #24
Remember your ancestors—Recuerda a tus antepasados with Dr. Nadia Alvarez Mexia and Gabi Arroyo
Oct 31, 202552 minS0<p>In this special episode of It’s an Honor, guest host Dr. Nadia Alvarez Mexia—Assistant Professor of Practice and Assistant Director of Learning Development and Community Involvement—sits down with Gabriella “Gabi”...
- Oct 1, 20251h 33mS0
<p>Dr. Tom Bever, Regents Professor at the University of Arizona and a foundational figure in the field of psycholinguistics, joins It’s an Honor for a wide-ranging conversation on science, language, and the future of...
- Sep 19, 20251 hourS0
<p>Dr. Adeel Yang, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of companies bridging healthcare, education, and technology, joins It’s an Honor for a wide-ranging conversation on medicine, startups, and innovation. He recounts...
- Jul 15, 202553 minS0
<p>William A. Franke—renowned global investor, aviation executive, and namesake of the W.A. Franke Honors College—joins us for an extraordinary conversation on today’s episode of It’s an Honor. As the founder and...
- May 28, 202557 minS0
<p>In this episode, Dean John Pollard sits down with Dr. Lori Poloni-Staudinger, Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona, and 2024 Women of Impact Honoree Together, they...
- May 6, 202557 minS0
<p>Microprocessor legend Bill Mensch joins the show to reflect on a lifetime of innovation—from designing the Motorola 6800 and co-developing the 6502 processor to shaping the field of embedded intelligence. In this...
- Apr 9, 20251h 3mS0
<p>Dr. Bryan Carter, Director of the Center for Digital Humanities, professor of Africana Studies at The University of Arizona, and an expert in virtual environments, joins us to explore the intersection of AI, XR, and...
- Mar 18, 202544 minS0
<p>In this episode, Dean Karthik Kannan joins us to explore the future of higher education, from the rise of AI and transdisciplinary learning to the increasing global connectivity reshaping academia and industry. We...
Episode #16
Revolutionizing Healthcare and Education with Franke Alumni of the Year Drs. Mark and Mindy Zeitzer
Feb 7, 202555 minS0<p>Drs. Mark and Mindy Zeitzer, the W.A. Franke Honors College’s 2023-24 Alumni of the Year recipients, join us for an inspiring discussion on today’s episode of It’s an Honor. As distinguished healthcare professionals...
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Bryan Carter
professor of Africana Studies, Center for Digital Humanities
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Karthik Kannan
Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, University of Arizona
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Sean McClain
Absci
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Dr. Stephen Dahmer
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
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