Monthly Archives: January 2012

Solon schools claim victory at second Science Olympiad Invitational

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Cory MacPherson

Photo of two students testing their trebuchet

More than 1,500 students from 10 states competed in a variety of science events. Continue reading →

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NW Ohio college prepares to open food pantries

((Excerpt)) Pantries are a way to help students stay in school longer, said Rebecca Fensler, who coordinates a pantry at Wright State University in Dayton, where many students are the first in their families to attend college. Wright State launched … Continue reading →

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Wright State’s education program ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jim Hannah

U.S. News & World Report has given Wright State University’s online master’s in Education degree program training teachers to be leaders in the field the No. 1 ranking in faculty credentials and training. Continue reading →

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78,000 area residents live in food wastelands

((Excerpt)) Larry James, the dean of Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology, said many residents of low-income neighborhoods often do not have the transportation or the money to venture out of their communities. “If I don’t like what’s on … Continue reading →

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VIDEO—Students Compete In Science Olympiad

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — More than 1,800 middle and high schoolers, representing 70 schools and 10 states all went for the gold Saturday. Wright State University hosted a science olympiad inviting bright middle and high school students to face off in … Continue reading →

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Better-trained scientists will result from Wright State’s agreement with EPA

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Wright State Media Team

Wright State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development, enhancing their cooperative relationship. Continue reading →

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Baseball holds First Pitch Banquet

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Wright State Media Team

…current Cleveland Indians pitcher and former Wright State Raider great Joe Smith delivered the keynote speech…. Continue reading →

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Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina to speak at Wright State University

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jim Hannah

The man who led military relief efforts in areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina, was once called a John Wayne dude who gets stuff done, and is now on a mission to prepare America for future disasters will speak at Wright … Continue reading →

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