Monthly Archives: October 2017

DDN story: Horizon cross-country foes a bit mysterious

Excerpt Wright State will compete in the Horizon League cross-country championships Saturday at Oakland, and both the men’s and women’s teams will be going into it somewhat blind. Not only will they be seeing the course for the first time, … Continue reading

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DDN story: Chelsea Welch set to spark women again

Excerpt Wright State women’s basketball coach Katrina Merriweather wishes she had five Chelsea Welches. She wouldn’t have to worry about who would play the point or post because the 5-foot-9 Welch can guard all five positions and score from any … Continue reading

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Donation of $15,000 pushes Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund total to $700,000

The Bognár fund provides assistance to qualified Hungarian university students with excellent academic records and financial need in Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Slovakia, Serbia and the United States. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Giving, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Work & Human Services |

Wright State acting, film grads conduct workshops with students

Five highly successful graduates of Wright State’s theatre and motion pictures programs returned to campus for a day of workshops with current performing arts students. Continue reading

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College Rep Leadership Summit brings together student leaders and President Schrader

Members of Dean Student Advisory Boards and the Student Government Association gathered together to talk about their past successes, current plans and ideas for the future. Continue reading

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PublicNow story: Wright State To Host Irish Novelist Colm Tóibín, Winner Of Dayton Literary Peace Prize Achievement Award

Excerpt Irish novelist and journalist Colm Tóibín, recipient of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize’s 2017 Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award, will take part in a panel discussion at Wright State University. The event, titled ‘Classical Tragedy and the Modern Imagination: A Conversation … Continue reading

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Intelligent machines

Zach Fuchs’ robot engineering course produces impressive array of machines — from firefighters to mine-detectors

The Intelligent Machine Design course in the College of Engineering and Computer Science gives engineering students “amazing hands-on experience.” Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Research |

Lecture series will help students learn more about Middle Eastern culture

The first lecture, by Ovamir Anjum, the Imam Khattab Endowed Chair in Islamic Studies at the University of Toledo, will examine ISIS and the future of Islam on Oct. 26. Continue reading

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Watch: Spooky fun for everyone

Video: Hundreds of Wright State students took part in a unique celebration. Continue reading

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TEDxDayton features Wright State faculty and alumni

Wright State faculty and alumni shared their expertise on a variety of topics such as experience as an Iraqi refugee, embracing life after menopause and Generation Z at TEDxDayton. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Education & Leadership, Faculty & Staff, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Nursing, Kinesiology, & Health Sciences, Professional Psychology, Social Sciences and International Studies |