Monthly Archives: May 2015

Courses at Wright State push the academic envelope

Students on airplane

Courses offered at Wright State give students a chance to indulge in a mind-expanding, creative exploration across various fields of study. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Wright State extends reach in deal with high-tech center

Excerpt Wright State University has inked a deal with the National Composites Center in Kettering that will boost the school’s work in advanced materials as well as their use in aviation. The two will launch a joint use agreement next … Continue reading

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Wright State to offer free seminar on job interviewing on May 20

Aerospace Professional Development Center logo

Seminar will be held May 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Aerospace Professional Development Center, near the Wright State campus, in Beavercreek. Continue reading

Posted in Career Services, Home news sidebar, News, WSRI |

Wright State University taps new dean

Excerpt Wright State University has named an alumnus as its newest dean. The school has announced Joseph Keferl will begin serving as dean of the College of Education and Human Services in 2016. Keferl, who is currently associate dean for … Continue reading

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War and peace

Wright State English professor Andrew Strombeck teaches a course on conflict and peace in literature
Andrew Strombeck in his office

Wright State English professor Andrew Strombeck uses works from Dayton Literary Peace Prize winners in a course how literature addresses conflict and promotes peace. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries |

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month logo

Wright State Physicians encourages those suffering from asthma and allergies to see a physician in May. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Employee Wellness, Family Medicine, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Wright State Physicians |

Image worship

Wright State’s Nasser Kashou growing student research stars in his biomedical engineering imaging lab
Nasser Kashou and students from his biomedical imaging lab.

Assistant engineering professor Nasser Kashou has turned his biomedical imaging lab into a petri dish that grows student research stars. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Undergraduate |

University Wellness to host Employee Wellness Festival

office yoga

Scheduled for May 13, the Employee Wellness Festival will offer wellness information, health assessments, exercise sessions, food samples, chair massages and prizes. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Employee Wellness, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Student Union |

Boonshoft School of Medicine receives grant for pediatric research

Excerpt Researchers from Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine are part of a new research team that will study craniofacial growth in pediatric patients The research team will actually study how children’s facial structures grow. The comprehensive study will be … Continue reading

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Wright State’s Shelley Goldenberg honored as Woman of Valor

Kim and Shelley Goldenberg at ArtsGala

Former Wright State First Lady Shelley Goldenberg honored for her generosity of heart that supports Beth Abraham’s commitment to foster social action and remain a vital force in the community. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Community Service, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |