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Extended Family Podcast

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

Learn more about our Military and Veteran Family Center

April is the Month of the Military Child so we are highlighting the work of our award winning Military and Veteran Family Center. Glenn Welling and Nathan Ray joined me to share more information about the support their team offers to all current and future veteran and military affiliated students.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 3/27/24. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

An Inside Look at the Xavier Student Athlete Experience with Angela Wyss

Learn more about what it’s really like to be a Division 1 Athlete at Xavier University from our Assistant Athletics Director for Student Athlete Academic Support Services.

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on 10/4/23. Names and position titles may have changed since, but information regarding how each area of campus supports students remains the same.

Full episode list

Meet the Team

Abbie Hopperton smiling

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

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