Monthly Archives: April 2014

Video—Dawne Dewey and Gino Pasi on Dayton funk at Wright State

Dawne Dewey and Gino Pasi of Wright State’s special collections and archives on why the university is helping preserve Dayton funk. Watch the video at whio.com.

Posted in Libraries, Wright State in the News |

Wright State presents budget to Board of Trustees

Wright State’s proposed fiscal 2015 budget is designed to build on the university’s successes and support its growth. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News |

Video—Wright State University president makes a visit

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins

Wright State University President Dr. David Hopkins was the guest of honor at St. Marys Rotary meeting Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Hopkins updated rotary members on the ongoing efforts at Wright State University Lake Campus, which includes adding programs to the … Continue reading

Posted in Lake Campus, Wright State in the News |

President Hopkins preaches importance of higher education during visit to Lake Campus area

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins

Wright State President David R. Hopkins addressed business leaders and elected officials as part of a visit to communities in the Lake Campus area. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News |

Video—Wright State grad student’s website helps concussion victims

Samantha Sanderson

As spring sports pick up, so do safety concerns and fear of concussions. There are a number of resources available to help families, including a newer state law to better protect our kids. “That timeline is just gone for me, … Continue reading

Posted in Graduate, Professional Psychology, Wright State in the News |

Video—Mad Men: The Class

Andrew Strombeck

Andrew Strombeck, associate professor of English, discusses his course Mad Men and Literature 1965–70 on Fox 45 in the Morning. The course uses Mad Men to show the influence literature has on pop culture. Watch the interview from Fox 45.

Posted in Wright State in the News |

College of Engineering and Computer Science receives donation for Wright STEPP program

Nathan Klingbeil and Mark Romito

Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science receives donation from AT&T to support the Wright Science, Technology and Engineering Preparatory Program. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State alumnus honored by White House for research

Onome Scott-Emuakpor

Onome Scott-Emuakpor, a Wright State alumnus and Air Force Research Laboratory engineer, receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Audio—History professor Paul Lockhart on ‘Miami Valley Voices’

History professor Paul Lockhart appeared on Miami Valley Voices, with host Ron Rollins of the Dayton Daily News, on WHIO 95.7 FM on April 13 and 20. Lockhart discussed the significance of World War I, its impact on the Miami Valley … Continue reading

Posted in Faculty, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Wright State in the News |

Photo gallery: Wright State University ArtsGala 2014

Wright State University students perform during the ArtsGala on Saturday, April 12. The annual fundraiser was expected to bring in more than $100,000 to provide scholarships to students in the university’s arts programs. View photos of ArtsGala from the Dayton … Continue reading

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