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Skipper and fellow researcher Jennie Gallimore, Ph.D., director of Wright State University’s Center of Excellence in Human-Centered Innovation, have been awarded a grant to give soldiers realistic cultural training by creating virtual humans. These avatar-like figures would be infused with personality and actual cultural representations of behaviors, gestures, facial expressions, speech patterns, pose and both verbal and non-verbal cues.
Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon
Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork
Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
