Extended Family Podcast
Get ready to dive into the heart of the Xavier University experience! Our new parent and family podcast is your backstage pass to insider stories, invaluable tips and exclusive conversations with Xavier faculty, staff and families. Join us on this journey to explore our vibrant Xavier community!
Contact families@xavier.edu with questions.
Episodes
Exploring the Core Curriculum
Listen in as Dr. Tim Brownlee and Dr. Annie Ray take a deep dive into the undergraduate Core Curriculum. Our Core Curriculum fosters growth in every area of life -- intellectually, morally and spiritually.
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 11/18/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.
It's Career Fair time!
I sat down with our Director of Career Development, Terri Carr, last week to learn more about the Career Fair and the work of her team does to support your student's. Listen in as Dr. Carr shares how your student can utilize her office as they prepare for the fair and their future career. She also shares her top three tips for student's who plan to attend career fair.
Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 2/20/25. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.
Meet the Team
Abbie Hopperton serves as the Director of Parent and Family Engagement, connecting students and families to all the resources Xavier has to offer. In addition to earning her M.A. in School Counseling at Xavier, Abbie has been an employee of the University for more than seven years. Her previous roles include working in Admissions and Student Success. Contact her at families@xavier.edu.
Produced and Edited by: Lucas Southworth
Content Edited by: Maggie Fulmer