Wright State Headlines
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Aug 16
Wright State receives $13.5M in capital funding from the state
The projects supported by the state budget include renovations in Dunbar Library, repairs to the tunnels and an upgrade to the wireless and wired networks at the Dayton Campus. Continue reading
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Aug 15
Wright State’s academic core largely protected in cost-cutting campaigns
While every unit at Wright State shared in the reductions, the cuts have been driven by the priority of protecting the university’s academic core. Continue reading
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Aug 15
LANA director Julia Acosta appointed to ACE Women’s Network executive board
Julia Acosta will encourage faculty and staff to get involved as partners across the state to increase the number of women in leadership positions in higher education. Continue reading
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Aug 15
Wright State student Shaun Wenrick appointed to Board of Trustees
Shaun Wenrick, an early childhood education major, will serve on the Board of Trustees until June 30, 2020. Continue reading
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Aug 14
Perfect partners
Hosted by the College of Education and Human Services, the Summer Partnership Institute offered free professional development sessions to about 180 local educators. Continue reading
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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Researchers are seeking control subjects for study on genes that cause bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
This part of the study seeks African-Americans age 18 or older who do not have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Continue reading
Wright State Physicians Family Medicine offers educational session about self-control
Paul Hershberger, a clinical health psychologist, will lead a discussion about self-control, an important resource associated with success in many life endeavors. Continue reading
Wright State, Clark State renew agreement on student Gateway Program
The agreement is designed to provide a path to bachelor’s degree programs for students at Clark State Community College. Continue reading
‘Pivotal Tuesdays’ seen as important resource for presidential debate watchers at Wright State
“Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections that Shaped the 20th Century” is this year’s Common Text and will be distributed to students this summer during Orientation. Continue reading
Fit for a king: Perci Pietro
Wright State alum and Persian Prince Perci Pietro flourishing in the luxury real estate and business market
Perci Piétro, a 1996 Wright State graduate, is a real estate entrepreneur in Miami and a descendent of the Qajar Dynasty, which once ruled Persia. Continue reading
Rare earth
Wright State anthropology students uncover artifacts from Revolutionary War battlefield
The dig is part of a program created by assistant professor Lance Greene to investigate the archaeology and history of Shawnee settlements in Ohio. Continue reading
Theater theory
Wright State improv students use acting skills to give incoming freshmen glimpse of college life
Theatre students will perform sketches challenging situations incoming students may face during the Raider Academy residential summer program. Continue reading
Business driven
High school juniors and seniors learned what it’s like to work in the field of business during a residential camp hosted by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
Wright State history professor talks about history of beards on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’
Christopher Oldstone-Moore, senior lecturer and researcher in the Department of History, discussed trends in facial hair during a story on beards that aired June 19 on “CBS Sunday Morning.” Watch the story, “Letting one’s hair WAY down.”
Wright State honored for its work on disability access and inclusion
The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity honors Wright State as a national leader of services for students with disabilities. Continue reading
