Yearly Archives: 2014

Flying colors: Wright State alum selected by NASA for high-altitude astronomy flight

Tom Jenkins

Wright State alumnus and science teacher Tom Jenkins will participate in NASA’s high-altitude astronomy flight program for school teachers this spring. Continue reading

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Creative industries create 18,000 jobs in the region

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Excerpt Wright State University released a study today to prove the creative industries in the region affect more than just quality of life, they have a tangible economic impact, as well. More than 18,000 jobs are generated by “creative industries” … Continue reading

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Super Soaker inventor to speak at Wright State

Lonnie Johnson

Excerpt Lonnie Johnson, an engineer who founded two energy technology companies and invented the Super Soaker water gun, will speak Wednesday at Wright State University, school officials announced. Johnson will give a talk, “Inspiring a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and … Continue reading

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Design at Work: Wright State University

Excerpt Wright State University selected architect Robert Maschke of Cleveland-based Robert Maschke Architects to redesign and oversee the construction of its new Student Enrollment Center, which recently reopened in the heart of campus. This once dark building has been transformed into a … Continue reading

Posted in Campus Growth, Enrollment Management, Wright State in the News |

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine accepting applications for Horizons in Medicine

Program gives high-school students a sense of career possibilities in health care

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine is now accepting applications for its 2014 Horizons in Medicine program for high school students. Continue reading

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CUPA study finds arts responsible for 18,000 jobs, almost $800 million in income in Dayton region

Wright State’s liberal arts programs bolster region's creative community, have significant impact on economy
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An analysis by Wright State’s Center for Urban and Public Affairs estimates that the creative industries in the Greater Dayton region accounted for 18,000 jobs and $799 million in labor income last year. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries, Special Categories |

Lots to do at 2014 Adventure Summit

Check out photos from the 2014 Adventure Summit, sponsored by Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University and held in the Student Union Feb. 14 and 15. Continue reading

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Student who landed at Wright State from Puerto Rico finds meaning in student food pantry
Felix Enrique Torres

Graduate student Felix Enrique Torres, who landed at Wright State from Puerto Rico, finds meaning in student food pantry. Continue reading

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Engineer and entrepreneur Lonnie Johnson, inventor of Super Soaker water gun, to speak at Wright State

Lonnie Johnson

Entrepreneur and inventor Lonnie Johnson will discuss “Inspiring a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and excellence” at Wright State on Feb. 19. Continue reading

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Wright State expands business degree to Lake Campus

Excerpt Wright State University will begin offering its business degree at its Celina campus this fall. The school said Thursday that its Lake Campus branch will begin offering the complete four-year degree of Bachelor of Science in Business in Celina. Not … Continue reading

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