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This commentary was written by Paul R. Leonard, a former mayor of Dayton and Ohio lieutenant governor. He teaches political science at Wright State University.
It was in the fall of 1964 when I first witnessed violent protest aimed at a public official. In the aftermath of the assassination of John Kennedy, the mood of the country was ugly and getting uglier as America became more and more involved in an unpopular war.
Flying high
Dunbar Library’s replica of the 1903 Flyer was lowered over the summer for an extensive three-week cleaning project — its first since 2014. Continue reading
Greene County families visit Wright State for mass food distribution by The Foodbank
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Wright State’s Cardio-Renal Institute Summer Program prepares students for in-demand healthcare professions
The program introduced four high school and undergraduate students to biomedical research, clinical medicine and healthcare careers. Continue reading
Wright State’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp helps veterans turn ideas into businesses
The veterans were on campus for a residential program focused on entrepreneurship fundamentals, business development and growth strategies. Continue reading
Wright State motion pictures alumni win regional Emmy award
Adam White and Amy Faust, both graduates of Wright State’s motion pictures program, received numerous awards, including a Regional Emmy, for their short film “Photography.” Continue reading
