Inside Mside

Join Alex Watters ’09 for a candid conversation with Interim President Chad Benson ’90. From his days as a Morningside student to his journey back on campus, Chad opens up about his personal story, career path, and what makes Morningside feel like home.

Join us for Part 2 of this conversation coming July 23, 2025, on YouTube and all other podcast platforms.

Dr. Elizabeth Coody, Morningside associate professor of religious studies, was selected last month to attend the prestigious Teaching Interfaith Understanding seminar in Chicago, hosted by the Council of Independent Colleges. Only 25 professors nationwide receive this invitation, placing Coody in an exclusive group of educators. Before she left, she spoke with Zach James about how important this seminar was for her.

Alisanne Struck interviews Alex Struck '16 and Mikhil Raja about the men's tennis program and its successful 2024-25 season that ended at the NAIA men's national tournament. Also, find out which popular female singer's music Alex was obsessed with when he was younger!

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In this episode, Dr. Jackie Barber, Dean of the Nylen School of Nursing, Kali Hill ’21, and Alisanne Struck dive into what makes nursing at Morningside so impactful — from real-world preparation to lifelong connections and everything in between. Whether you’re a future nurse or just curious about the field, this one’s worth a listen.

Mustangs seniors Rachel Spier, Maren Ewertz, and head coach Steve Gonshorowski join Zach James to reflect on the women's bowling season, which included an appearance in the NAIA Women's Bowling Championships.

We’re back with the Inside Mside podcast! In this episode, Zach James sits down with Dr. Ryan Person, director of choral activities. They looked back on the Morningside Choir performing at Carnegie Hall, and the centennial celebration in April. 

To watch the video version of this episode, visit this link: https://youtu.be/XJw5saAa_xs

Join Bailey Zubke as he talks with Kurt Spearing about the first mosasaur fossil to be found in Iowa.

Join Bailey Zubke as he talks with Women's Volleyball Head Coach Jessica Squier '11, senior defensive specialist Payton Shoquist, and junior outside hitter Sydney Marlow as they look back at last season and discuss milestones that the two of them reached.

Join Alex Watters '09 as he visits with former CEO of Wells Enterprises, and recent CEO in the Classroom, Mike Wells '81. The two are joined by Dr. Darrel Sandall, the dean of Morningside's school of business, who explains what the CEO in the Classroom program is and talks about is going on in the school of business.

Alumni Engagement Director Alex Watters '09 reunites Amy Denney '99 and Mikellie Grant '22 and invites them to retell the story of how the pair's paths crossed.

Join Alex Watters '09 as he talks with Dr. Amanda Haverhals '03 about her time at Morningside, first as a student and now as faculty, and Morningside's RN to BSN program.

Join Bailey Zubke as he interviews two-time GPAC Golfer of the Year and GPAC medalist Sofia Castelan and Morningside Golf head coach Nick Wanderscheid about this year's GPAC Championships, Sofia's career so far, and the upcoming trip to the NAIA Women's Golf National Championships.

Join Bailey Zubke as he interviews Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai, who was recently assigned to the Iowa Episcopal Area by the United Methodist Church. Bishop Bigham-Tsai will also serve on the Morningside University Board of Directors.

Join Bailey Zubke as he interviews Morningside's 13th President, Dr. Albert Mosley, ahead of his inauguration.

In this podcast we go back to National First Generation College Student Day when Bailey Zubke spoke with Morningside students and staff members that are all first generation college students.

Bailey Zubke hosts this episode of Inside Mside, looking back on Steve Ryan's legacy.

Bailey Zubke hosts this episode of Inside Mside, discovering what is distinctive about Morningside's accounting program and some of the opportunities that its students receive.

Alex Watters '09 is back behind the mic for this episode with Dr. Brandon Boesch, discussing the on-campus May Term that he hosted last year. The duo talks through the experience that May Term provides, how it integrates with Morningside's mission, and that Boesch's students had learning about the history of whiskey.

Morningside president Dr. Albert Mosley and student Sage Sheppard guest host this episode of Inside Mside, in which they speak with Evelyn Freeman '47, who was the Sioux City Community School District's first Black teacher.