Monthly Archives: August 2012

Wright State Lake campus student housing full after Move-in Day

((Excerpt)) The new housing complex at Wright State University-Lake Campus is full as 28 students moved in on Friday. Those students, along with others, are enjoying move-in festivities such as a luau and scavenger hunt this weekend. Class . . … Continue reading →

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Wright State Research Institute awarded $4.9 million for intelligence research

((Excerpt)) Wright State Research Institute will seek to improve the human performance of intelligence analysts under a new $4.9 million contract from the U.S. Air Force. The award will create 10-12 new jobs and establish a test facility that replicates … Continue reading →

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John Legend on Wright State, education, diversity, civil rights, the arts

Photo of John Legend performing.

“I’ve visited Wright State many times. I have family that has attended here. I grew up right down the road… Continue reading →

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Wright State remembers Benjamin Schuster

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Schuster helped shape the university, particularly its arts programs, through his generous support and patronage. Continue reading →

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John Legend challenges Wright State freshmen to find their passion

Photo of John Legend speaking at Wright State's Freshman Convocation 2012.

Nine-time Grammy winner John Legend urged Wright State’s incoming freshmen to consider their education “a gift.” Continue reading →

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Wright State Research Institute and partners awarded $4.9 million Air Force contract

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The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract of $4.9 million to Wright State University and its industry partners Continue reading →

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Freshmen hit campus in a flurry on Move-in Day

Photo of a Wright State freshman, her father and a volunteer on a golf cart.

Campus was buzzing with new students, parents and volunteers on August 23 for Wright State’s annual Move-In Day. Continue reading →

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Rainforest field course changes lives

Photo of Wright State students Alexandra Zelles and Brittney Mitchell in Suriname.

Want to study abroad next spring? Check out this deal: Fly into Cusco, Peru, high in the Andes Mountains and take a van down the cloud-shrouded eastern slope… Continue reading →

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Medical Student Colleen McCormick Named Recipient of AMA Foundation 2012 Physicians of Tomorrow Award

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She will graduate in May 2013 with a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Master of Public Health. Continue reading →

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Wright State surpasses $100M in research, programs

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Wright State University has surpassed $100 million in annual research and sponsored programs funding, an increase driven by industry-backed projects that highlights the school’s status “as a national player” in science. The university reached $100.2 million in … Continue reading →

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