Magazine

Stage of Excitement

Nutter Center celebrates 25th anniversary

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Jim Hannah

As the Wright State University Nutter Center celebrates 25 years of operation, Executive Director Jim Brown needs only one word to describe the facility’s impact on the region—“huge.” “What is the Nutter Center? We’re everything,” Brown says. For the past quarter … Continue reading →

Healthy Communities

The Center for Healthy Communities celebrates 25 years of bridging the gap

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Karen Strider-Iiames

Like an attentive gardener, Katherine Cauley, Ph.D., sows the seeds of possibilities and cultivates partnerships that produce healthier lives. As director of the Center for Healthy Communities, Cauley is a true servant leader, creating a nurturing environment where ideas germinate … Continue reading →

Civic Duty

Wright State graduates leading the way as mayors in the Dayton region

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Seth Bauguess

There’s one in Dayton and Beavercreek. Riverside and Vandalia have them too. In fact Enon, Oakwood, Brookville, and Bellbrook also make the list of cities and villages that have Wright State University graduates currently serving as mayor. “I’m so glad you … Continue reading →

Literature of Peace

Wright State faculty, staff, and alumni play key roles in the Dayton Literary Peace Prize

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Bob Mihalek

Carol Loranger believes that books can transform the world. “I’m a true believer. I really do believe that books can change people’s lives,” said Loranger, chair and associate professor of English language and literatures. “The idea that words can change … Continue reading →

Following His Heart

Beavercreek councilman, mayor gives back by volunteering

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Shortly after he was elected to the city council in Beavercreek, Ohio, Brian Jarvis started using vacation time from his full-time job to focus on his responsibilities with the city. “After a while that made it clear to me where … Continue reading →

Mayor Whaley

Master of Public Administration graduate Nan Whaley (’09) finds meaning in her work as mayor of Dayton

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

When she was 11, Nan Whaley shared a paper route with her 9-year-old brother, David, in her family’s Indianapolis suburban neighborhood. While her brother worked to save money to buy video games, Whaley would get excited about the newspaper delivery process … Continue reading →

All-Star Advocates

2015–16 Presidential Lecture Series to focus on ADA 25th anniversary, access to all

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Seth Bauguess

A politician, an academic, an athlete, and a comedian walk into a room. It may sound like the start of a joke, but it’s actually the speaker schedule for this year’s Presidential Lecture Series. Each speaker will help Wright State … Continue reading →

Carnegie Classification

Wright State receives national recognition for community engagement

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Karen Strider-Iiames

Walking through a Dayton neighborhood on a sunny day, Philip Ferrari and Elyse Giardullo were giving back to the community they love, while enhancing their research and leadership skills. They were the ideal pair to lead a team of 16 … Continue reading →

Keeping the Spirit of Innovation Alive

Amanda Wright Lane, co-chair of the Rise. Shine. campaign, reflects on the legacy of her famous ancestors and the university that bears their name

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Kim Patton

We know them as the inventors of the airplane and namesakes for Wright State University. But to Amanda Wright Lane, Orville and Wilbur Wright are so much more than two of the greatest innovators who ever lived. They are family. … Continue reading →