Monthly Archives: June 2012

Students, local nonprofits win awards at Wright State Nonprofit Leadership Alliance annual event

Photo of Bruce Kline, president of the board of directors of the Wright State Alumni Association accepting the Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Award on behalf of the association. At right, graduate student Amanda Turner also won a $250 scholarship.

Featuring over $3,500 in cash awards and the largest Wright State certified nonprofit professional class ever, the 2012 Spring Community Recognition Ceremony… Continue reading

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Student films on the big screen

Photo of student filmmakers with a camera

The 20th annual Big Lens Film Festival will showcase short films by students in the award-winning Wright State University Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading

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Wright State to stream commencement online

((Excerpt)) Wright State University is anticipating record attendance at the June 9 commencement ceremony. In response, the school will be live steaming the ceremony online. Read more at the Middletownjournal.com

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Wright State awards honorary degree to Neal Gittleman

Photo of Neal Gittleman

Neal Gittleman, music director of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, will receive an honorary degree at Wright State’s Spring Commencement. Continue reading

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Wright State MBA students raise over $1,000 for Aullwood R.E.A.D.S.

Photo of Wright State MBA students at Aullwood Farm.

A working farm isn’t your typical college classroom. But for a team of Wright State University MBA students, Aullwood Farm was their classroom for a day. Continue reading

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Engineering students mow their way to victory

Photo of the lawn mower with a flowerbed and fence

A team of Wright State University engineering students and faculty took home the top prize at the ninth annual ION Robotic Lawn Mower Competition. Continue reading

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Nurses’ degree path eased at Wright State

((Excerpt)) Wright State University is making it easier for working nurses to earn their bachelor’s degree through the redesigned RN-to-BSN program. The retooled program begins fall semester, combining online learning with individual support to help nurses earn their degree faster … Continue reading

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State directs $2.1M for scholarships

((Excerpt)) A total $2.1 million will go to 80 students who will commit to serve three years in Ohio as a primary care doctor or nurse through the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program. The program has benefited more than 4,000 … Continue reading

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WSU students design incubator for Congo

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Some local college students are opening their hearts to babies on the other side of the world. The Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa, has ongoing political conflict that has resulted in decreased … Continue reading

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