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And philanthropist John N. Taylor Jr., former owner and retired CEO of Kurz-Kasch, just gave $1 million to help jump start the Montgomery County Ohio College Promise that targets needy eighth-graders with promises of college scholarships. The initiative’s partners include Wright State University and Sinclair Community College.
Wright State faculty member Damaris Serrano wins Panamanian literary award
Damaris Serrano, professor of Spanish, received the prestigious Pedro Correa Vázquez Literary Criticism Essay Award from Panama’s Ministry of Culture for her book “Voices in Global Times.” Continue reading
Wright State grad Hannah Beachler earns Oscar nomination for production design on ‘Sinners’
Wright State motion pictures graduate Hannah Beachler earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Production Design on the blockbuster film “Sinners.” Continue reading
Wright State alum Emily Romigh builds on a family legacy in education
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored second-grade teacher Emily Romigh for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy program at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State receives $3 million grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement across Southwest Ohio
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development has received a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement among K–12 educators and students across 16 counties in Southwest Ohio. Continue reading
Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment and excitement to Wright State’s Campus Recreation
Wright State University students, faculty and staff welcome major renovation of Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Continue reading
