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Psychological Phenomenon: Demand spurring growth in enrollments at SOPP

The Wright State School of Professional Psychology currently produces more clinical psychologists than all of Ohio’s other public universities combined, including The Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati.

Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology is gearing up for the largest enrollment in its history. And the school is going to be taking on a more international flavor. Continue reading

Raj Soin College of Business Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy receives $16,500 from GE Capital Retail Bank

Grant benefits 41 Teachers and Students in 15 Counties
(L-R) Raj Soin College of Business Dean Joanne Li, D. R. Fannin, director of the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy and Nancy Slezak, community relations manager for GE Capital Retail Bank.

GE Capital Retail Bank has awarded $16,500 to 41 teachers for scholarships to enhance the financial literacy of students in a 15-county area. Continue reading

Norma Adragna, Ph.D., named interim chair of Wright State University Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

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The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has named Norma Adragna, Ph.D., interim chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, effective April 1, 2013. Continue reading

Engineering students to deliver X-ray machine, incubator to African clinic

Assistant engineering professor Nasser Kashou with X-rays and the X-ray machines his students are taking to the African nation of Malawi.

With X-ray equipment in tow, five Wright State University engineering students will soon be getting exposure to medical care and foreign culture in the African nation of Malawi… Continue reading

NPR correspondent to teach Wright State University course in bringing clarity, plain language and fun to scientific communications

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Jon Hamilton, a science correspondent at NPR, will teach a Wright State University graduate level course this summer… Continue reading

Alumna’s latest book included on Oprah book list

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's new book Oleander Girl was named “One of 16 Books to Get Lost in this April" by Oprah Winfrey’s Book Club.

Wright State alumna Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s “Oleander Girl” was named “One of 16 Books to Get Lost in this April” by Oprah’s Book Club.
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Over 2,000 graduate at spring commencement

More than 2,000 students graduated at Wright State's 77th commencement ceremony on April 27 in the Wright State Nutter Center.

Wright State University held its 77th commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 27, in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

Wright State University trustees approve new budget

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The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a $403 million operating budget for fiscal 2014 at its April 26 meeting. Continue reading

Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence goes to Joe Deer

Joe Deer looks on as television and Broadway performer Debbie Gravitte teaches a masterclass during the Stephen Schwartzs Distinguished Visiting Artist event in March.

Joe Deer, a professor in Wright State University’s Department of Theatre Arts and head of the Musical Theatre program, has been honored with the Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence. Continue reading

Nathan Klingbeil named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Nathan Klingbeil named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Nathan Klingbeil, who has spent 14 years as a teacher, researcher and administrator at Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been selected as the next dean. Continue reading