Inside Mside

Inside Mside Special Edition: Part 2 with Interim President Chad Benson

In Part 2 of his conversation with Alex Watters ’09, Morningside Interim President Chad Benson ’90 shares his goals, big-picture vision, and a heartfelt call for support from the Morningside community. Don’t miss this important discussion!

Inside Mside Special Edition: Get to Know Interim President Chad Benson '90

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.

Inside Mside Episode 48: Dr. Elizabeth Coody selected to attend national religious seminar

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.

Inside Mside Episode 47: Mustangs tennis reflects on second straight men's nationals appearance

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!
 
Visit our YouTube channel to watch the video version of this episode! 

Inside Mside Episode 46: Celebrating Nursing Appreciation Month in the Nylen School of Nursing

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.

Inside Mside Episode 45: Women's Bowling Reflects on Memorable Postseason Run

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.

Inside Mside Episode 44: Dr. Ryan Person and 100 Years of the Morningside Choir

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

Inside Mside Episode 43 - Kurt Spearing and Iowa's First Mosasaur Fossil

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

Inside Mside Episode 42 - Women's Volleyball Milestones

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.

Inside Mside Episode 41 - Mike Wells: CEO in the Classroom

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.