Welcome to UnchartED State, the podcast remapping higher education for a changing world. Hear from bold thinkers, industry experts, and higher ed leaders as they unpack how professional and continuing education is transforming work, learning, and opportunity.
Dean Susan Seal, Ph.D., leads Mississippi State University’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies, where she champions innovation in adult and online education. Her work focuses on workforce development, technology integration, and lifelong learning that empowers working professionals to advance their careers.
Maddie Ludt serves as Assistant Director of Outreach and Engagement at Mississippi State University’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies, where she helps students bridge education and career goals through partnerships with community colleges and employers. Drawing on her diverse background in education, business, and nonprofit work, she’s passionate about helping adult learners and transfer students find success in transition.
Dr. Sean Owen, Associate Dean of Mississippi State University’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies, is a champion for career and technical education. He helps lead programs that bridge education and workforce development through partnerships with community colleges, industry, and the military—expanding access and opportunity for all learners.