Podcast

The Passion Behind Professor Scott Andrews

Posted: 11/02/2025

In this episode of TNC: Talk, Navigate, and Create, host Will spotlights Dr. Jason Scott Andrews — Colorado Mesa University’s 2025 Teacher of the Year and a driving force in the Communication Studies program. Through faculty and student voices, the story explores Andrews’ passion for teaching, his belief in lifelong learning, and the intangible rewards that come from inspiring students to think differently long after the semester ends.

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In this debut episode of The Underlined Will, my sister and I open up about what it means to pursue education and growth later in life. From navigating college in our 30s to breaking free from expectations, we discuss the power of grit, grace, and trusting your own timeline.