142. Audrey Calhoun: Trailblazing
When Audrey Calhoun graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1973, she became the first Black woman in the country to earn a forestry degree. It was just the start of her one-of-a-kind career in the field. Shes worked all over the country, protecting and preserv
Episode 142 of the Beyond 1894 podcast, hosted by Louisiana Tech University, titled "142. Audrey Calhoun: Trailblazing" was published on February 4, 2026 and runs 38 minutes.
February 4, 2026 ·38m · Beyond 1894
Summary
When Audrey Calhoun graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1973, she became the first Black woman in the country to earn a forestry degree. It was just the start of her one-of-a-kind career in the field. She's worked all over the country, protecting and preserving nature and the history connected to it. She's been a part of operations at the White House. She led evacuation efforts from the Pentagon daycare during the September 11 attacks. At every turn, she has been dedicated to sticking with her dreams, and she shares her full, inspiring story in this special episode. Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/ Email: [email protected]
Episode Description
When Audrey Calhoun graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1973, she became the first Black woman in the country to earn a forestry degree. It was just the start of her one-of-a-kind career in the field. She's worked all over the country, protecting and preserving nature and the history connected to it. She's been a part of operations at the White House. She led evacuation efforts from the Pentagon daycare during the September 11 attacks. At every turn, she has been dedicated to sticking with her dreams, and she shares her full, inspiring story in this special episode.
Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/
Email: [email protected]
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