Monthly Archives: December 2017

Pageant prowess

Wright State student Whitney Jenkins to compete in Hollywood in National American Miss Pageant
Posted on December 14, 2017 by Micah Karr

Whitney Jenkins, a clinical laboratory science major, created a popular STEM program for children and has competing in pageants since the third grade. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Biology, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics, Women in STEMM |

Special care

Wright State researchers use gaming app to study burnout among caregivers of dementia patients
Posted on December 13, 2017 by Jim Hannah

The study, led by Wright State computer science and social work researchers, uses word games, apps and skin sensors. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty Profile, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Social Work, Social Work & Human Services |

Scale model

Wright State engineering students help Hobart Food Equipment Group fully automate testing for retail scales
Posted on December 13, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Mechanical engineering students designed the scale testing system as part of an internship and senior design capstone project. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Watch: Licking stress

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Kris Sproles

Watch: Hundreds of students played with two-month old puppies as a way to relax during Finals Week. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Community Service, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Libraries, News, Videos |

McKinney story: The Veterans’ Voices mentoring project heals through shared experiences

Excerpt Men and women of all ages sat in a nondescript conference room, watching intently as two men talked to each other as if no one else was there. The video camera between them yielded the only clue: This was … Continue reading →

Posted in Wright State in the News |

First string

Wright State alum Michael Bard again featured soloist at Kennedy Center holiday concerts
Posted on December 12, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Michael Bard, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in music in 1991, will perform at the Kennedy Center Washington Choral Arts Society holiday concerts Dec. 17, 18 and 24. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Xenia Gazette story: Nursing professor completes fellowship

Excerpt In her native Tanzania, she was among the first college graduates in nursing. And now, Rosemary Eustace, an associate professor of nursing at Wright State University, is heavily involved in educating nursing students. Most recently, Eustace completed a prestigious … Continue reading →

Posted in Wright State in the News |

DBJ story: Dayton-area college to offer entrepreneurship major

Excerpt Students at Wright State University will soon be able to major in entrepreneurship. The Raj Soin College of Business will begin offering an entrepreneurship major, just a few months after an entrepreneurship minor was approved by the university. Students will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Wright State in the News |

Going for it all

Wright State exchange student Milica Knezevic conquers scuba diving, skydiving, rugby despite disability
Posted on December 11, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Engineering student Milica Knezevic chronicles her sporting adventures through her popular YouTube channel. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Disability Services, Engineering & Computer Science, International Students, News, Student Profile |