Monthly Archives: February 2012

Wright State Parent of the Year named

Photo of Wright State Vice President for Student Affairs Dan Abrahamowicz, Bobbi Warrington and her son Nick Warrington.

In nominating his mother for the award, Nick said she is “superhero” because… Continue reading

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Adventure Summit, Parents and Family Weekend, Reunion Weekend photos

Photo of former and current Wright State students with the current Rowdy Raider and the old Rowdy Raider that was a viking.

Reunion Weekend, the 2012 Adventure Summit and Parents and Family Weekend kept the Wright State campus bustling with events February 10-12. Below are just a few of the images our photographers captured from the busy weekend. Continue reading

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Wright State honors 11 outstanding alumni

Photo of President Hopkins speaking at a podium

During the ceremony, each college recognized former students who have gone on to make exceptional contributions to their professional fields while giving back to their communities. Continue reading

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Celebrating Black History Month

Photo of H.K. Edgerton

H.K Edgerton is an African-American Confederate activist who lectures on the role of blacks in the history of the South. He has walked thousands of miles through cities… Continue reading

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‘App economy’ job prospects booming

((Excerpt)) The app economy presents “a great opportunity” for students to develop a marketable skill and build some income, said Arijit Sengupta, an associate professor of business at Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business. Wright State will offer … Continue reading

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Thousands of jobs expected for skilled, educated

((Excerpt)) Young people had an abysmal employment rate last year, and many are struggling to compete for jobs with older, out-of-work residents with more experience and education. But many unemployed Ohioans are not qualified to fill positions in those growth … Continue reading

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A gift of knowledge

Photo of outstanding CoNH alumni Nelda Martinez and CoNH Dean Rosalie Mainous.

Martinez said she chose one of her most cherished pieces to give to the college—a first edition textbook written by famed nurse Florence Nightingale. Continue reading

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Getting personal with undergraduate admissions

Photo of prospective Wright State student and her parents.

In an annual ritual encouraged by schools and nervously anticipated by parents, high school seniors around the nation are undergoing… Continue reading

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State announcement highlights local aerospace, transportation research

((Excerpt)) CINCINNATI – The Wright brothers would be proud: Miniature spy vehicles modeled after an insect, computer programs to design aircraft parts and advanced sensing technologies were local fields of research announced Monday, July 6, as the newest “centers of … Continue reading

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WSU center serves as Ohio backup

((Excerpt)) DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) – If a disaster strikes and the Ohio emergency operations center near Columbus is not available, the Wright State University National Center for Medical Readiness Tactical Laboratory will take its place. An agreement between … Continue reading

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