Monthly Archives: February 2016

Wright State honors Sharon Rab

Excerpt “Peace has been an important theme to me since my childhood,” says Sharon Rab, founder and co-chair of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. “I grew up in Fairborn, a military town. I remember hearing military airplanes taking off, and … Continue reading

Posted in Commencement, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, News, Wright State in the News |

Wright State to host acclaimed financial services professionals at regional conference

LIFT2 Symposium on March 18 will feature keynote addresses by LaVaughn Henry, vice president and senior regional officer of the Cincinnati Branch of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank, and David Grau Sr., an attorney and succession planning expert. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Finance and Financial Services, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State’s Applied Policy Research Institute unveils new name, expanded mission

Wright State’s Applied Policy Research Institute, which began as the Center for Urban and Public Affairs, announced a new brand and name to mark growth in the organization’s trajectory and portfolio.
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Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, News, Research |

Imagine dragons

Wright State senior Matt Garrett flourishes in creative writing program

Wright State senior Matt Garrett shines in the university’s creative writing program, inspired by magic, monsters and wizards from the fantasy genre. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Graduate, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Student Profile, Undergraduate |

Failure-based depression and athletes

UFC star Ronda Rousey’s candid confession this week that she thought about killing herself after losing her title to Holly Holm in November 2015 has put a focus on mental health, especially among athletes. “Anytime so much of your ego-state … Continue reading

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Wright State Collegiate Chorale to perform in Italy

The Wright State Collegiate Chorale will perform two concerts and sing during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Mark’s Basilica as part of a tour of Italy. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, University Center for International Education |

Wright State Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology to offer educational session about female infertility

Reproductive endocrinologist Steven R. Lindheim will discuss “Female Infertility” on March 8 at Miami Valley Hospital. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Employee Wellness, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Wright State Physicians |

Branded: defining Wright State together

What is the essence of Wright State University? What does it stand for? How is it perceived and where is it going? These are the questions that have driven a comprehensive branding initiative. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Enrollment Management, Faculty & Staff, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Nursing, Kinesiology, & Health Sciences, Science & Mathematics, Student Success |

CSIC to Rise. Shine.

2016 Campaign Kicks Off with Celebration on February 25

CSIC is ready to rise once again with a kickoff celebration on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Giving, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Nursing, Kinesiology, & Health Sciences, Offices, Science & Mathematics, Special Categories, Student Success |

Coffee maker

Wright State alum J. Stanton finds home at Boston Stoker Coffee Company

1994 Wright State graduate J. Stanton finds home at the Boston Stoker Coffee Company. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Around Campus, Business, Center for Workforce Development, Giving, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Offices, Social Sciences and International Studies, Special Categories, Videos |