142. Audrey Calhoun: Trailblazing
From Beyond 1894 by Louisiana Tech University
February 4, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 142
About this episode
Audrey Calhoun shares her inspiring journey as the first Black woman to earn a forestry degree and her impactful career in environmental protection.
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: 1894@latech.edu
People in this episode
Guest: Audrey Calhoun
Topics covered
- forestry
- Black women in STEM
- environmental protection
- history
- inspiration
- career achievements
Keywords
- Audrey Calhoun
- forestry degree
- Black woman
- environmental protection
- September 11
- career
- inspiration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Louisiana Tech
Places: White House, Pentagon
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