Monthly Archives: September 2013

Wright State announces Center for Manufacturing Sciences

The Wright State University Center for Manufacturing Sciences, which will build on the rich history of manufacturing in Ohio by creating an… Continue reading

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Valedictorians/salutatorians swell newest class

They are twin brothers, were home-schooled, both play the violin and—oh yes—they were valedictorian and salutatorian of the same high school class. Continue reading

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Samantha Laux: Forever in Our Hearts

Scholarship fund honors the memory, bravery, and tenacity of a Wright State student

They were always a welcome sight on the Wright State campus. Beautiful, dark-haired Samantha Laux and her adorable Golden Retriever service dog, Dylan. They left a permanent handprint—and pawprint—on the hearts of everyone they met. “She pulled me out of … Continue reading

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Wright State offers $100K to help students affected by sequester

Excerpts Wright State University has offered $100,000 this year to help graduate students, who are affected by sequestration, continue their studies. The university came forward with grants for about 35 students who work either at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base or … Continue reading

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Classic ‘Harvey’ opens Wright State season

Excerpt Mary Chase’s delightful 1944 comedy “Harvey,” recipient of the 1945 Pulitzer Prize, opens Wright State University’s 39th season Thursday. Adapted for the big screen in 1950 starring Jimmy Stewart and Josephine Hull, Chase’s tale of confusion and peculiarity concerns … Continue reading

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Wright State gallery becomes a fantasy world of light and color

Excerpt Soo Sunny Park, a South Korean artist, has been busy transforming the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University into a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of light, shadow and brilliant color. When one thinks of beauty, an ordinary chainlink … Continue reading

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Wright State Grads Drive Air Force Research

Successful Wright State alumni have helped strengthen the university’s connections with Wright-Patterson Air Force base

They have jetted to the stratosphere of research in the U.S. Air Force. One oversees the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Another is chief scientist for human performance. A third heads up research on sensors. All are Wright State University … Continue reading

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No Place Like Home

Home-schooled student thriving at Wright State

When Freyja Turner went to class growing up, she didn’t have far to go. She just took a left into the family room. Continue reading

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Enrollment at Wright State University reflects efforts to boost educational attainment

Wright State University has experienced a surge in graduate student and international student enrollment this fall… Continue reading

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Wright State hosts high school counselors, college recruiters

Nearly 500 Ohio high school and college representatives were on the Wright State campus this week to kick off the college recruiting season.
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