Monthly Archives: June 2015

Wright State and DCDC formalize relationship

Excerpt A formal partnership between Wright State University and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is being announced today. The goal is to solidify and expand the decades-long relationship which exposes the university’s dance students to professional dance experiences. The new … Continue reading

Posted in Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, News, Wright State in the News |

Pair of ACEs

Wright State’s Dan Krane, Northern Illinois’ David Stone complete prestigious American Council on Education Fellowships
Dan Krane

Wright State professor Dan Krane, Northern Illinois’ David Stone served prestigious American Council on Education Fellowships during the 2014-15 academic year. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Faculty, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics to offer educational session about arthritis of the ankle

human foot ankel and leg xray picture

Dr. Richard Laughlin will give an educational session on “Arthritis of the Ankle” on July 21 at the Wright State Physicians Health Center. Continue reading

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

Wrestling whiz

Wright State’s Anitra Jordan overcomes shyness by jumping into the ring
Anitra Jordan posed with arms crossed

Introverted and soft-spoken, senior mass communication major Anitra Jordan found a way to break out of her shell in a big way – by refereeing matches and training to become a pro wrestler. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Liberal Arts, News, Pre-College Camps, Social Sciences and International Studies, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

Local man grateful for skin cancer screening event

Lee and Donna Vance

When Lee Vance’s wife, Donna, signed him up for a free skin cancer screening event at the Wright State Physicians Health Center, they had no idea it would save his life. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Dermatology, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Wright State Physicians |

Material needs

Wright State helps stage advanced manufacturing and materials science camp for teachers

Wright State and area colleges train schoolteachers on teaching materials science to their students at summer camp. Continue reading

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

Wright State hosts country’s largest all a cappella camp

Students from around the country can be found on Wright State’s campus this week singing their hearts out during Camp A Cappella. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Student Union, Videos |

Wright State sends 87 student athletes to Horizon League all-academic honor roll

Excerpt Wright State has placed 87 student-athletes on the spring Horizon League Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Wednesday by the league office. The Horizon League Academic Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 … Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, News, Wright State in the News |

Wright State student inspiration for Springboro’s Miracle League field

William Crotty with bat at Dayton's Miracle League baseball field

Excerpt There is a reason it’s called the Miracle League baseball field. The transformation of children and young adults with disabilities who play on the diamond in Springboro is truly a miracle. “It’s magical to see their faces,” said Sprinboro … Continue reading

Posted in Wright State in the News |

Disaster area

Wright State’s Jim Gruenberg says disaster historians could strengthen relief efforts
Jim Gruenberg sitting on rocks at Calamityville

Jim Gruenberg, deputy director of Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville, says disaster historians can help communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Calamityville, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, National Disaster Health Consortium, News, Nursing, Kinesiology, & Health Sciences, Staff, WSRI |