Monthly Archives: March 2011

Global Health Initiative Symposium explores immunization programs in developing countries

Student-led fundraiser offsets costs of humanitarian efforts and international student travel

As all eyes turn toward the devastation in Japan following a catastrophic series of events, students at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine are… Continue reading

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Volunteer organization Aviation Trail Inc. to honor member

((Excerpt)) DAYTON — Aviation Trail Inc., a volunteer organization that promotes aviation heritage, plans to honor one of its own members, Stephen P. Brown, for years of work on aviation preservation projects. Brown helped to develop and complete the Aviation … Continue reading

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Charlie Sheen controversy not expected to impact father’s ties to Dayton

((Excerpt)) DAYTON — The controversy swirling around actor Charlie Sheen isn’t expected to have any impact on his father Martin Sheen’s continuing connections to his hometown of Dayton. Those include a performing arts scholarship at Wright State University and the … Continue reading

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Radiation fears drive up iodine demand locally

((Excerpt)) DAYTON — Many area pharmacies and health food stores are sold out of pills that provide protection from radiation amid fears of exposure from Japan’s nuclear crisis, but experts say there is no current radiation threat to Dayton and … Continue reading

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Match Day for Wright St. medical students

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – It took countless hours of study and many sleepless nights, but dozens of med school graduates now know where their hard work will take them. Graduating students in Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine found … Continue reading

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Women’s Basketball to host Manhattan Sunday in WBI quarterfinals

After defeating Buffalo 82-79 in the first round of the Women’s Basketball Invitational Wednesday, the Wright State women’s basketball team will take on the Manhattan Jaspers… Continue reading

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WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2011 participates in national Match Day event

Boonshoft School of Medicine students join thousands nationwide in learning where they will pursue residency training

Graduating medical students learned today which residency programs they will enter after receiving their medical degrees in May. Continue reading

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Wright State grads to screen award-winning, Dayton-made film at the Cleveland International Film Festival

Wright State grad Marianne Porter stars in "True Nature."

The Wright State University Alumni Association Cleveland Network will host a special event to celebrate. Continue reading

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Despite rise in state funding, education facing double-digit cuts

((Excerpt)) Colleges and universities would lose 10.5 percent of funding in 2012, but would see a slight increase of 3.7 percent in 2013 from 2012. “This is a very tough budget,” said Matt Filipic, Wright State University vice president for … Continue reading

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$30 Million In Cuts At Wright State University

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio — The state budget announced Tuesday will have a big effect on local state universities and it comes at a time when money is already tight.At Wright State University, cuts will amount to $30 million over the … Continue reading

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