Monthly Archives: April 2014

Student, staff members honored at 30th International Friendship Affair

A Wright State student and two staff members active in helping the university’s burgeoning population of international students were honored during the 30th International Friendship Affair. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, International Students, News, Staff |

TyKiah Wright named to President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans

TyKiah Wright

Wright State alumna TyKiah Wright appointed to the Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans by President Barack Obama. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Business, Home news sidebar, MBA, News |

Wright State hosting ArtsGala

Excerpt The annual Wright State University ArtsGala, which has raised more than $1.6 million for arts scholarships during its 14-year history, is set for Saturday, April 12. The black-tie-optional event will showcase Wright State fine and performing arts students and … Continue reading

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Wright State graduate student develops formula for treating victims of sex trafficking

Excerpt When Michelle Sobon was a sophomore at Indiana Wesleyan University, an alumna came to campus and spoke about how she had used art therapy to treat young victims of sex trafficking in Cambodia. The fact that girls as young … Continue reading

Posted in For the Media, Wright State in the News |

Reproductive endocrinologist Steven Lindheim joins Wright State Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology

Steven R. Lindheim, a reproductive endocrinologist, has joined Wright State Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology and is accepting new and referral patients. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Special Categories, Wright State Physicians |

Wright State wins $2M contract for sensor research

A $2 million research grant from the Air Force Research Laboratory is the latest win for Wright State’s Center for Sensor Exploitation. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Special Categories |

Wright State to fight back against cancer at Relay for Life

Photo of students relaying on the quad

On Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, Wright State will again hold its own Relay for Life event, bringing the Dayton community together to fight back against cancer. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Community Service, Home news sidebar, News, Special Categories |

Workshop at Wright State focuses on supporting immigrant entrepreneurs in Dayton

Excerpt Supporting Dayton’s immigrant entrepreneurs and preparing young people to compete in the global economy were the focus on a workshop at Wright State University March 14. The workshop, “Immigrant, Inc.: Building an Ecosystem to Help Immigrant Entrepreneurs Succeed,” attracted … Continue reading

Posted in For the Media, Wright State in the News |

Ms. Wheelchair Ohio crowning will be at Wright State

Excerpt The primary goal of the Ms. Wheelchair Ohio pageant is selecting the most articulate spokeswoman for persons with disabilities. Wright State University will host the pageant on April 6. “It is fantastic news for Wright State because the four … Continue reading

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Life support: Wright State to host suicide awareness event featuring traveling display of backpacks

Backpacks on college campus

Backpacks representing the 1,100 U.S. college students who take their own lives each year will grace the Wright State grounds on April 7 to raise awareness of mental health issues on campuses. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |