Marcie Woehl, Public Intellectualism for All at Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, ND opens July 4, 2026, and in this episode of The Study Podcast we talk with Marcie Woehl, manager of public programming and education at the library. Marcie shares her own educational story, her vision for the creating innovative and experiential educational opportunities at the library, and the kind of public intellectualism she is hoping to foster through these programs. This isn't your standard presidential library--listen in to discover how this library can be part of your own lifelong learning.

Marcie Woehl is the Manager of Public Programming and Education at TRPL. She brings extensive experience in higher education, public programming, and digital storytelling alongside a strong record of designing innovative learning experiences, leading cross-functional teams, and building strong community partnerships. Before joining the TRPL team, Marcie taught writing and research at the University of Rochester and served as the project supervisor of the internationally recognized William Blake Archive, overseeing the acquisition, preparation, and publication of hundreds of objects to the digital collection. A North Dakota native, Marcie completed her undergraduate degrees at Bismarck State College and the University of North Dakota before pursuing her Ph.D. in English at the University of Rochester. She is excited to return west with her partner, Brenden, and in her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts, visiting museums and historic sites, and pursuing her lifelong goal of learning to play the banjo.

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