Wright State Headlines
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May 23
Wright State official survives killer Oklahoma tornado
Huddled in a tiny concrete bunker in Moore, Okla., with her daughter and grandchildren, Wright State University official Barb Cwirka could hear only the soft whir of a ventilation fan. Continue reading
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May 23
French student Brandon Broadwater says bonjour to Presidential Scholarship
At the end of spring semester, French language lover Brandon Broadwater bid a brief adieu to the United States in order to soak up the language and culture in France.
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May 22
Jacqueline McMillan to retire as Vice President for Enrollment Management
Jacqueline McMillan, Ph.D., has announced that she will retire as Vice President for Enrollment Management on December 31, 2013, after serving for more than 30 years at Wright State University. Continue reading
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May 22
Wright State University Center for Healthy Communities offers seminar on ethical dilemmas for health, social services professionals
Health care and social service providers work to promote the well-being of their clients. But sometimes they face ethical dilemmas. Continue reading
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May 22
Hightowers Petroleum Company of the Year
Hightowers Petroleum Co., headed by Wright State Foundation board member Stephen Hightower, was named Black Enterprise’s Industrial Service Company of The Year. Continue reading
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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Wright State grad and Warehouse 13 star wears Raiders T-shirt on SyFy Channel
Eddie McClintock, star of the SyFy channel’s Warehouse 13 wore a Wright State Raiders T-shirt in the second episode of season two, An Evil Within, which aired Monday, July 30. Continue reading
Wright State welcomes new med students
((Excerpt)) The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine welcomed 103 new students during a special ceremony on Sunday, July 29, to formally mark the start of their medical education. The annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony was held at … Continue reading
We Serve U Organizes School Supply Drive
In these tough economic times, many families find themselves struggling to provide their children with sufficient school supplies. Continue reading
Award-winning Air Force scientist has Wright State ties
One of seven scientists and engineers receiving the Air Force Research Laboratory’s highest honor this year has ties to Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Julie Williams, Psy.D., C.R.C., and associate professor with the School of Professional Psychology, will receive an early career award from Division 22, Rehabilitation Psychology at the 2012 annual convention of the American Psychological Association in Orlando, FL Aug. 2-5, 2012.
Hackers targeting small, mid-sized businesses
((Excerpt)) Virtually all companies doing business online are potential targets for cyber-criminals, regardless of their size. Smaller businesses may be especially vulnerable to online crime because they have limited budgets for web security and few if any technology experts on … Continue reading
Ready for the Big Leagues? Ask a Career Coach says Wright State Professor
((Excerpt)) For midlevel professionals, a coach can help identify what needs to be done to reach the executive level. Coaches also focus on interpersonal skills, helping people communicate and network more effectively, says Todd Dewett, a leadership development coach and … Continue reading
Wright State Nutter Center: Economic engine, university ambassador
The Nutter Center is an economic engine for the region, putting money into the pockets of motels, shops and restaurants. Continue reading
Wright State alumna native is associate director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center
Janet L. Watkins, until recently a personnel executive at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has been hired as associate director of the Glenn Research Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. She is responsible for overall management of operations at … Continue reading
Wright State alumna embarks on a literary journey of fantastical proportions
Often described as both a magical and intensive experience, the Clarion Writers’ Workshop is a remarkable opportunity for aspiring writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror. Continue reading
