Yearly Archives: 2012

Dayton to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with students’ work, march, rally

Photo of Dr. Martin Luther King

When Trotwood-Madison High School student Jaboris Person sat down to write an essay on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., she wasn’t sure what was going to come out. Continue reading

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Fairborn councilwoman softens hardships for returning military veterans

((Excerpt)) So McCauley – a Wright State University grad, longtime defense employee, consultant and now Fairborn city councilwoman – established the “Boots to Books Veterans Support Fund,” a program at Wright State that helps struggling military veteran students make ends … Continue reading

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Wright State University Foundation Board welcomes new trustees

William Pohlman named chair

The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board… Continue reading

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Set new goals and love your job again

((Excerpt)) Losing passion for your job can have several negative outcomes, says Todd Dewett, associate professor of management at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Loss of interest in and enthusiasm for working as an innovative team or department is … Continue reading

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Campus beauty shots on display courtesy of shutterbug students

Photo of several of the contest winners and President David R. Hopkins as well as contest organizer Linda Ramey.

Before the fantastic fall foliage was lost to another changing of the season, Wright State University students went on a mission… Continue reading

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Mays named Horizon League co-player of the week

For the second time in three weeks, Julius Mays, a junior on the Wright State men’s basketball team, has been named the Horizon League Co-Player of the Week… Continue reading

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3 years and out: State pushing for early degrees by linking high school, college

((Excerpt)) One way students can earn a four-year degree in three years is by earning college credits while still in high school, either through a dual enrollment program or by taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Wright State University-Lake Campus Student … Continue reading

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John Legend to address freshman class at Wright State

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) – Singer-songwriter John Legend will be the keynote speaker at a southwest Ohio university’s welcoming ceremony for this year’s freshmen. Wright State University says the Springfield, Ohio, native and Grammy-winning musician will spea… Read more at … Continue reading

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Bring your school spirit to the Beat Butler Bash

It’s hard not to be excited about the Jan. 6 Wright State basketball game against archrival Butler. Continue reading

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Wright State web team showcases website redesign at DrupalCamp

Photo of the web team.

The university’s web team has been hard at work transitioning the Wright State website to a content management system called Drupal. Continue reading

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