Wright State Headlines
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Sep 20
Wright State introduces ‘Let’s Talk,’ a series of open discussion issues forums
The first forum in the “Let’s Talk” series will focus on the Wright State Research Institute and the Wright State Applied Research Corporation on Oct. 3. Continue reading
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Sep 20
Teaching temperament
Sheila Skimmerhorn, a two-time Wright State graduate, was the first student to register for classes at the university in 1964. Continue reading
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Sep 19
A golden opportunity
History professor Drew Swanson returned to his alma mater the University of Georgia to lecture on the Georgia gold rush. Continue reading
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Sep 19
Terminal triumph
Kailah Ware, who graduated from Wright State with a degree in motion pictures, created “One Degree of Separation,” a mix-media art installation celebrating Cincinnati. Continue reading
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Sep 18
Wright State in the 2010s
The 2010s have been highlighted by the appointment of Cheryl B. Schrader as president; the dedication of the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures; opening of new buildings; and a successful $167.7 million fundraising campaign. Continue reading
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Business
‘Veterans Voices’ story featuring Wright State students wins national public radio award
The story by Cody Stevens, Cole Hamilton and Will Davis aired on WYSO Public Radio. Continue reading
Wright State President Cheryl B. Schrader to facilitate campus conversations in first week
As Wright State reaches the half-century mark, incoming President Cheryl B. Schrader is at the controls, pledging to help take the university to the next level. Continue reading
#SMDay: Spot on social
About 250 university professionals and students use Wright State’s social media channels to support recruitment, retention, alumni engagement, donor support and reputation management. Continue reading
All business
Wright State business camp educates high school students for fifth consecutive year
Wright State business camp educates high school students for fifth consecutive year. Continue reading
Wright State business researchers contribute to study featured in Forbes
Excerpt A corporate board packed with independent directors has ethical appeal, and has become a common sight at big companies. But new research indicates that boards with only one insider (the CEO) are worse off. “Lone-insider boards go a step … Continue reading
Accounting principles
Maggie Houston caps teaching career with scholarship designed to help nontraditional female accounting students at Wright State
Even in retirement, long-time accountancy instructor Maggie Houston continues to place the welfare of her students above all else. Continue reading
Medical student to receive Excellence in Public Health Award
The U.S. Public Health Service will recognize Nicholaus J. Christian for his involvement in public health issues in his community. Continue reading
Wright State management expert contributes to Wall Street Journal article about corporate boards
Excerpt The conventional wisdom couldn’t be clearer: The more independent a company’s board is, the better. The presence of any company employees, other than perhaps the company’s CEO, can only bring trouble. The conventional wisdom couldn’t be more wrong: Boards … Continue reading
Japanese yen
Wright State alum Tyler Chilton living a dream teaching English in Japan
After earning a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate, Tyler Chilton now teaches English to schoolchildren in Japan. Continue reading
International students may now transfer to Wright State by demonstrating English proficiency through prior college coursework
International students choose Wright State for its great value and location, quality academics, caring professors and the opportunity to participate in research. Continue reading
