Wright State Headlines
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Nov 17
Raiders claim Horizon League title, earning first-ever NCAA soccer tournament bid
The Wright State men’s soccer team defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 4–3 in penalty kicks to win the Horizon League tournament on Nov. 16. Continue reading
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Nov 15
Wakiuru Wamwara to receive Wright State’s International Education Award
Wakiuru Wamwara, associate professor of marketing, will receive the International Education Award during Wright State’s International Education Week. Continue reading
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Nov 15
Four Raider goals send Wright State to Horizon League championship
Wright State men’s soccer team will play Milwaukee on Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. in the Horizon League championship match. Continue reading
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Nov 15
No-shave nutrition
The Wright State University Police Department is participating in No-Shave November benefiting the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading
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Nov 14
Wright State Theatre presents the Tony-winning musical ‘Into the Woods’
Wright State’s Theatre production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” runs from Nov. 22 to Dec. 8 in the Herbst Theatre. Continue reading
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Applied Behavioral Science
Professionals in criminal justice share insights, career advice with Wright State students
Wright State students interested in criminal justice careers interacted with alumni and other professionals who have flourished in those fields. Continue reading
Jake Slemker promoted to head soccer coach at Wright State
Jake Slemker played for the Raiders from 2003 to 2006 and has served on the soccer team’s staff for the last eight years. Continue reading
Wright State pumps $1.5 billion into economy, supports over 20,000 jobs, according to new higher education study
Wright State University adds $1.5 billion annually to the region’s economy and supports more than 20,000 jobs through its spending on operations and research and through spending by students, visitors and alumni, according to a new economic impact study. Continue reading
Talent pipeline
Wright Leader is designed to facilitate leadership development opportunities for employees that can be tough to find in higher education. Continue reading
Susan Edwards of Appalachian State named provost of Wright State University
Susan Edwards, vice provost for faculty affairs at Appalachian State University, will join Wright State as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost on July 30. Continue reading
Masculine material
SOPP researchers write book on development of masculinity among black males
Book by professional psychology professor and two students explores the development of masculinity among black males and its relationship to racial identity and race-related traumas. Continue reading
Ohio Civil Rights Commission will hold hearings at Wright State
The hearings by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission give students the opportunity to view the government at work. Continue reading
US News and World Report: Wright State Tops Cleveland St 74-57, Earns NCAA Tourney Bid
Grant Benzinger had 19 points and nine rebounds to help second-seeded Wright State beat eighth-seeded Cleveland State 74-57 to win the Horizon League Tournament title and earn an NCAA Tournament bid.
Excerpt Grant Benzinger grew up watching the NCAA Tournament, looking up old highlights and locking in for “One Shining Moment,” with his dad, hoping to play in it someday. His dream is about to come true. Benzinger had 19 points … Continue reading
Wright State’s 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration to feature Julius Bailey, social justice awards
Wright State will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a Social Justice Award Brunch and screening of a film about Thurgood Marshall as well as participating in a King Day march in Dayton. Continue reading
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
