Yearly Archives: 2014

Wright State student overcomes surgery complications to return to school

Excerpt Dan Darkow had one goal as he dealt with serious complications from surgery to remove his wisdom teeth: Get back to Wright State University. The 20-year-old junior lost the ability to breathe on his own and developed aspiration pneumonia … Continue reading →

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Wright State alumna publishes young adult novel on normalcy and romance

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Reilly Dixon

Wright State 2010 graduate Sara Pyszka has released a YA book “Dancing Daisies,” a coming-of-age drama about a 17-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Continue reading →

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Local students attend college readiness program

Excerpt One-hundred Logan County high school students who may be the first in their families to attend college made a visit to Wright State University for a college readiness program last Friday. Organized by the WSU Department of English Language … Continue reading →

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Pair of Wright State students to perform in this weekend’s DCDC performance

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State University senior dance majors Alexis Evans-Krueger and Abby Leithart will perform with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) for two shows this weekend… Continue reading →

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DDL, Wright State player signs with European team

Excerpt Former Wright State University soccer standout Emilie Fillion has signed a professional contract with Dutch Premier League club FC Twente. Fillion, who played last year for Dayton Dutch Lions FC, will travel to Holland on Friday and join the … Continue reading →

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Video—Superman doctor comes to aid of local Wright State student

Excerpt The doctor who took Superman, Christopher Reeve, off a ventilator in 2003 has now become a 20-year old college student’s personal Superman. This summer, Daniel Darkow became the first patient with Spinal Muscular Atrophy to receive a Diaphragm Pacing … Continue reading →

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Wright State Collegiate Chorale to perform at Carnegie Hall

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University musicians will return to one of the world’s most prestigious concert venues when the Collegiate Chorale performs at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, Feb. 16. Continue reading →

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Fillion signs with professional team in Holland

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Wright State Media Team

Emilie Fillion, who completed her playing career for the Wright State women’s soccer team this past fall, has signed a professional contract with FC Twente of the Dutch Premier League. Continue reading →

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Wright State grad wins MacArthur grant for documentary on ancient Afghan site

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University alumnus and documentary filmmaker Brent Huffman received a prestigious MacArthur grant for his latest film “Saving Mes Aynak.” Continue reading →