Monthly Archives: August 2015

Wright State University welcomes over 5,000 new students to fall semester

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State welcomes 5,066 new students on the first day of fall semester, swelling total enrollment to 17,842, the fourth highest total in school history. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Campus Growth, Engineering & Computer Science, Enrollment Management, Graduate, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, Medicine, News, Professional Psychology, Science & Mathematics, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Campus buzzes with volunteers, golf carts, new students during Move-In Day

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Bob Mihalek
Golf cart with pillows and people

With the help of more than 500 campus volunteers and over 100 golf carts, 1,400 first-year students brought their belongings to Wright State during Move-In Day. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Enrollment Management, Faculty & Staff, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Photos, Residence Life & Housing, Science & Mathematics, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Wright State, neighboring communities celebrate I-675 bridge opening

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Kris Sproles

Wright State Way bridge will provide a safe and convenient route between Wright State and the Mall at Fairfield Commons and the surrounding area. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Campus Growth, Disability Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Carnegie Classification

Wright State receives national recognition for community engagement
Posted on August 28, 2015 by Karen Strider-Iiames

Walking through a Dayton neighborhood on a sunny day, Philip Ferrari and Elyse Giardullo were giving back to the community they love, while enhancing their research and leadership skills. They were the ideal pair to lead a team of 16 … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberal Arts, Magazine, News |

All-Star Advocates

2015–16 Presidential Lecture Series to focus on ADA 25th anniversary, access to all
Posted on August 28, 2015 by Seth Bauguess

A politician, an academic, an athlete, and a comedian walk into a room. It may sound like the start of a joke, but it’s actually the speaker schedule for this year’s Presidential Lecture Series. Each speaker will help Wright State … Continue reading →

Posted in Magazine, News |

Mayor Whaley

Master of Public Administration graduate Nan Whaley (’09) finds meaning in her work as mayor of Dayton
Posted on August 28, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

When she was 11, Nan Whaley shared a paper route with her 9-year-old brother, David, in her family’s Indianapolis suburban neighborhood. While her brother worked to save money to buy video games, Whaley would get excited about the newspaper delivery process … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberal Arts, Magazine, News |

Following His Heart

Beavercreek councilman, mayor gives back by volunteering
Posted on August 28, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Shortly after he was elected to the city council in Beavercreek, Ohio, Brian Jarvis started using vacation time from his full-time job to focus on his responsibilities with the city. “After a while that made it clear to me where … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Magazine, News |

English Expression

LEAP program teaching the language to growing international population
Posted on August 28, 2015 by Jim Hannah

The first students came from Chile. They were planning to apply for Wright State’s MBA program, but first needed to master English. So in 1995, the university launched the LEAP Intensive English Program. Founded by associate English professor Chris Hall … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Business, Liberal Arts, Magazine, MBA, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Social Star

Wright State senior Alli Fitzpatrick makes millions laugh with vivacious social media character
Posted on August 28, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State senior Alli Fitzpatrick makes millions laugh with a vivacious social media character. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile |

Wright State aims to make skies safe from drones

Dayton Daily News: Wright State aims to make skies safe from drones: As the number of small drones flying dangerously close to manned aircraft has soared dramatically this year, Wright State University Research Institute announced Thursday it will roll out a … Continue reading →

Posted in Wright State in the News, WSRI |