Cav Chats: Beyond the Classroom

Episode 7 welcomes former North Canton Mayor Stephen Wilder—U.S. Navy veteran, retired law enforcement leader, and longtime public servant—for a warm conversation about hometown pride, public service, and Walsh’s role in the community. Mayor Wilder shares the personal experiences that shaped his leadership, reflects on guiding the city through the early days of COVID, and highlights the “town and...

In this energizing episode of Cav Chats, host Teresa Fox sits down with Walsh University exercise science experts Dr. Jonathan Naylor and Dr. Meredith Joplin to explore one of the world’s most beloved (and misunderstood) beverages: coffee. From athletic performance to cardiovascular health, muscle preservation, metabolism, and even reaction time—coffee does far more than help you wake up. Dr. Nayl...

In this episode of Cav Chats, Walsh University’s VP of Marketing, Teresa Fox, sits down with Dr. Kim Cleveland, the inaugural Dean of Walsh’s newly established College of Health Sciences. With an extraordinary journey spanning nursing, law, education, and health policy leadership, Dr. Cleveland brings a wealth of experience to this transformative role. Together, they explore how her diverse backgr...

In this episode of Cav Chats, Walsh University’s VP of Marketing, Teresa Fox, welcomes Father Ryan Furlong, the newly appointed University Chaplain, to reflect on the Year of Faith and what it means for our campus community. Father Ryan shares his journey from teaching high school history to answering a lifelong vocational call to the priesthood, and how those experiences shape his ministry today....

In this episode of Cav Chats, Walsh University’s VP of Marketing, Teresa Fox, sits down with Dr. Nick Morris, Faculty Director of the Blouin Global Scholars Program, to discuss how service and academic inquiry come together to create real change—on campus and in our surrounding communities. Dr. Morris shares how the Blouin Program empowers students to become servant-leaders through immersive servi...

In this episode of Cav Chats, Walsh University's VP of Marketing, Teresa Fox, sits down with VP of Academic Affairs, Dr. Mike Dunphy, to explore the vital role academics play in shaping the next generation of leaders. From fostering innovation in the classroom to supporting student success beyond graduation, Dr. Dunphy shares insights on Walsh’s commitment to academic excellence. They discuss the...

In this episode of Cav Chats, Walsh University's Athletic Director and VP, Christina Paone, sits down with Walsh's VP of Marketing, Teresa Fox, to discuss the evolving landscape of athletics in higher education. From the challenges of balancing academics and sports to the importance of building a winning culture, Christina shares insights on leading a successful athletic department at a top-tier u...