Monthly Archives: December 2017

Nearly 1,900 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremony

Wright State University’s 2017 fall commencement ceremony takes place Saturday, Dec. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

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Watch: The joy of giving

Watch: The Wright State community collected hundreds of toys for children in Greene County. Continue reading

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Raj Soin College of Business to offer entrepreneurship major

Students majoring in entrepreneurship can expect classes that focus on the development and growth of small businesses. Continue reading

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Let’s make a deal

Wright State business students conduct mock negotiations with major manufacturer

When Wright State University supply chain management students were paired with manufacturing executives and told to think on their feet and craft a high-stakes business deal… Continue reading

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Xenia Daily Gazette story: Study reveals WSU economic impact

Excerpt Wright State University has more than a $1 billion annual economic impact on the region and supports over 14,000 jobs, significantly growing its financial clout from five years earlier, according to a new study. The study was conducted by … Continue reading

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DDN story: Higher education’s annual impact in southwest Ohio: $7.3 billion

Excerpt Southwest Ohio’s colleges had a nearly $7.3 billion impact on the region in 2016, even as some have struggled to stay afloat in the hyper competitive industry of higher education. The Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education has released … Continue reading

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Wright State film grad Hannah Beachler talks about working on ‘Moonlight,’ ‘Black Panther’

Hannah Beachler, who received a B.F.A. from Wright State in 2005, talked about her successful career and answered questions during a discussion with performing arts students. Continue reading

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DBJ story: SOCHE membership schools, Wright State impact local economy with billions of dollars

Wright State University, one of SOCHE’s member institutions, individually had an economic impact of more than $1 billion in the 2016 fiscal year, roughly 15 percent of the total impact. Continue reading

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Economic powerhouse

Wright State has $1 billion-plus economic impact on the region, new study shows

Conducted by SOCHE, The study shows that Wright State University is a leading driver of the Dayton region’s economy. Continue reading

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Symphonic streak

Wright State’s Herb Dregalla poised to conduct 'Nutcracker Ballet' in Nebraska for 23rd consecutive year

Music educator Herb Dregalla will conduct three “Nutcracker” performances with the Nebraska Symphony Chamber Orchestra on Dec. 16 and 17. Continue reading

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