Monthly Archives: April 2016

ArtsGala scholarship keeps art student painting

Wright State art student Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law. Continue reading

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Once again Wright State ranks among best at Model UN conference

Wright State received a Distinguished Delegation award at the National Model United Nations Conference March 27-31. Continue reading

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Presidential debate to bring $25M to Dayton

Excerpt The presidential debate coming to Wright State University in September will bring millions of dollars to the Dayton region. The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce conservatively thinks the first presidential debate, taking place Sept. 26, will bring between $25 … Continue reading

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Wright State president: Debate impact goes beyond economics

Excerpt The first 2016 presidential debate may be the most watched presidential debate in history, David Hopkins, president of the university holding that debate, said Tuesday morning at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. “The eyes of the … Continue reading

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Presidential debate offers golden opportunity for Dayton to shine, says Wright State president

Wright State President David R. Hopkins calls the presidential debate an unprecedented moment in history for the Dayton region. Continue reading

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Sultans of Swing conference to examine cultures of baseball, jazz and fiction

The Sultans of Swing conference features talks by cultural historians and baseball experts and a Wright State baseball game on April 14-15. Continue reading

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Wright State and Edison State announce partnership

Photo of the room filled with round tables and people at Lake Campus Regional Summit.

Excerpt Wright State University and Edison State Community College are partnering to make transferring between the two easier. The schools are entering into a partnership supporting the PASS program, a formal link that allows more seamless transition for students at … Continue reading

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South Dakota State’s Scott Nagy named men’s basketball coach at Wright State

Nagy becomes the ninth head coach in the history of the Raiders men’s basketball program. Continue reading

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Numerous events scheduled for Asian Heritage Month at Wright State

Wright State’s Asian and Native American Center has organized many educational and fun activities throughout April to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Continue reading

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Wright State’s Dan Krane named to state post on college retention

Dan Krane

Wright State biology professor Dan Krane has been named special assistant for completion initiatives by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Continue reading

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