Monthly Archives: August 2013

Let’s dance

Wright State sophomore Scotti Stoneburner dreams of dancing professionally.

Wright State sophomore Scotti Stoneburner has dreamed of dancing professionally since she was 12. Wright State’s Dance Program is helping her to make those dreams reality. Continue reading

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Student On the Scene—Fall Fest 2013

Wright State was ablaze with activity Aug. 30 for Fall Fest 2013. Continue reading

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College basketball countdown: No. 52 Wright State

Excerpt Ah, what a difference a year makes. Last preseason, Wright State was picked to finish last in the Horizon League. Heading into this season, the Raiders are the clear-cut favorites to win the conference. Billy Donlon, one of the … Continue reading

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Wright State Research Institute ahead of growth projections

Excerpt Wright State Research Institute is ahead of its ambitious growth projections, with new staff and portfolio companies being added in recent months. Since bringing on Jason Parker as its new director in early June, the institute has added seven jobs and plans … Continue reading

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Angie Loyd: Already an Ambassador

Angie Loyd will tell you that being an effective ambassador is not all that complicated. Sometimes all you need is a gentle word and a smile. Continue reading

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Wright State grad Jake Schierloh spends summer interning at White House

Jake Schierloh, a 2012 Wright State University graduate, was one of nearly 150 young people who participated in the White House Internship Program this summer. Continue reading

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Video—NASA Glenn director visits region, Wright State

Jason Parker, director of Wright States Research Institute says having NASA on a resume would also go along way to landing the promising STEM student of tomorrow. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine Public Health Grand Rounds event to examine the state of the region’s trauma centers

A panel of experts will discuss “The State of the Region’s Trauma Centers” on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 3 to 4 p.m., at Wright State University in the Student Union Discovery Room. Continue reading

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Wright State class improves engineering graduation rates here, across country

Excerpt Nationwide, colleges face a challenge: as many as half of the students who aspire to be engineers drop out or switch majors, and leave the country short of the workforce it needs. Those who give up on engineering often … Continue reading

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Wright State, National Weather Service to offer storm-spotter training

The National Weather Service’s forecast office will offer Skywarn storm spotter training at the Wright State Nutter Center Thursday, Sept. 5. Continue reading

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