Author Archives: Cory MacPherson
Furniture and Philanthropy
The sofas and recliners he sells may be perfect for relaxing on a Sunday afternoon, but Larry Klaben rarely rests. Since taking over a hometown furniture store in Dayton 14 years ago, Klaben has never stopped working to grow Morris … Continue reading
Rescue Ready
Working closely with the U.S. Air Force, Wright State has developed the nation’s first master’s program focused on flight and disaster nursing. When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, military and civilian emergency workers labored side by side … Continue reading
The Honors System
They’re overachievers in the classroom. They’re leaders in extracurricular activities. They’re creative, curious, ambitious, dedicated. They’re honors students. As it nears its fourth decade, the University Honors Program has grown to more than 1,000 students. The current group includes 182 … Continue reading
MASSive Undertaking
Last spring, audiences got a once-in-a lifetime chance to see the most complex and controversial work of composer Leonard Bernstein in a production that boasted nearly 200 of Dayton’s most talented performers, including more than 100 Wright State students and … Continue reading
Enlisting in Education
After retiring from the United States Marine Corps, a 20-year career that took him to 32 countries and into combat operations Desert Storm in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, John Bowers has once again charged forth into unfamiliar … Continue reading
Homegrown Movie
A young woman, missing for more than a year, mysteriously returns with no recollection of where she’s been. Her wealthy family welcomes her home with open arms. Haunted by violent visions, she begins to suspect that her father is hiding dark. Continue reading
