Monthly Archives: September 2016

American West provides inspiration for Wright State grad’s novel

Wright State graduate Ryan Ireland’s latest novel is based on real-life events highlighting Stockholm syndrome, institutionalized power and the fading history of the American West. Continue reading

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Annual Wright Brothers Day will celebrate university’s innovative spirit

Photo of Courtney Banatta trying a flight simulator at Wright Brothers Day.

Wright Brothers Day takes place Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading

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Career Fair Fall 2016 hosted by the Career Center

The Career Center at Wright State will host the Career Fair Fall 2016 on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the Student Union. Continue reading

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John and Shirley Berry commit $1.5 million to student success initiatives at Wright State

In appreciation of the Berrys’ gift, Wright State named the 220-seat auditorium in the Student Success Center the John and Shirley ’77 Berry Auditorium. Continue reading

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Wright State University celebrates $1.5M donation

Excerpt Wright State University said it will use a newly pledged donation of $1.5 million to help continue the consolidation of student services on campus. WSU alumna Shirley Berry and her husband, John, have pledged $1.5 million to the university, … Continue reading

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Alumna donates $1.5M to Wright State

Excerpt Wright State University has landed a $1.5 million grant from an alumna and her husband. Shirley Berry and her husband John are donating the money for student success initiatives at Wright State, especially for programming and operations at the … Continue reading

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Wright State launches TurboVote to make voting easy

TurboVote helps citizens register where they want to vote and keep them engaged with the elections in their local communities. Continue reading

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Wright State’s Allen Hunt develops new tool to measure soil production that offers promise in predicting global warming

Being able to predict soil production also helps with soil conservation, protecting crops, preventing landslides and forecasting changes in the landscape. Continue reading

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Wright State to host the Ohio Deaf Festival

The Ohio Deaf Festival takes place Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

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Wright State’s first president Brage Golding dies

Known as an innovator with an entrepreneurial spirit, Brage Golding served as Wright State’s president from 1966 to 1972. Continue reading

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