Honors College Adjunct Faculty Member Featured on It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science: Celebrating Black History Month
March 12, 2025 - Anna Abeyta
Dr. Marsha Hardeman, a professor in Africana Studies and adjunct professor in the Honors College at the University of New Mexico, was recently featured as a guest speaker on the It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science podcast for the special Black History Month episode titled “The More We Know, The More We Grow.”
It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science is a dynamic podcast produced by the University of New Mexico that delves into complex societal issues, emerging research, and current hot topics through conversations with scholars, creatives, and experts. In this episode, Hardeman shares her personal journey, weaving together stories from her childhood, her experiences in the classroom, and her passion for advancing Black History through both research and education.
Dr. Leslie Donovan, Dean of the Honors College, praised Hardeman for her extraordinary work: "Dr. Hardeman is a tremendous teacher and scholar who not only teaches courses in Africana Studies but also for the Honors College. Her honors courses, 'Athletes Fight for Human Rights' and 'The Civil Rights Movement and MORE…' are critical in encouraging students to examine the profound legacies of Black history. Her personal experience and profound knowledge of issues central to Black History Month were thoughtfully showcased in this insightful and engaging podcast."
Hardeman’s dedication to both teaching and research continues to inspire students and colleagues alike.
For more information, or to listen to the podcast episode, visit the It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science website at [https://podcast.unm.edu/episode/black-history-the-more-we-know-the-more-we-grow/].
