WRIGHT STREET: WHERE STUDENTS BELONG

Welcoming Students to Gather, Build Community on Campus

Just north of Campus Center lies Wright Street, a small street lined with two rows of historic homes, mostly Carroll-owned. From A. Paul Jones Scholars Hall to the Betty Lou Tikalsky House, which holds offices for communication and sociology program faculty, these buildings serve as vital resources to faculty, staff and students on campus.

Now, in an effort to create more welcoming gathering spaces for students on campus – particularly identity-based groups like Greek life, international student groups and the student senate – Wright Street is undergoing a transformation of sorts, as Carroll slowly and carefully shapes a center of student life while honoring the legacy of the structures, all part of the McCall Street Historic District.

“It is our hope that it will create a sense of purpose and belonging for our student groups,” said Theresa Barry, vice president of student life. “We want to create a space for students to collaborate and work together, to feel like they have a home on campus. The goal is to build a community for all students at Carroll.”

The evolution of Wright Street is all part of goal two of the Strategic Plan, enriching the Carroll experience. This involves achieving academic excellence through inclusivity on campus.

“Learning does not begin or end within the walls of the classroom,” said President Cindy Gnadinger. “Here at Carroll, it is our top priority to build an environment that promotes respect and celebrates all students within our community – and Wright Street is the perfect place to do that work.”

In fall 2022, Carroll welcomed its most diverse class to date. As the student body continues to evolve, so too, does Wright Street.