For 13 years, Mr. Buckman motivated and challenged 7,000 students at UT Arlington to exceed their expectations. His efforts led to a teaching award and multiple university recognitions. His students loved his stories about people whose backgrounds were like theirs. The subjects of his stories all had great impact on their families, communities, and society. If you attend or are a graduate of a public university, then you are the target audience for this podcast. Real Stories with Mike Buckman should be on your weekly podcast schedule, particularly if you are a first-generation student.