Monthly Archives: August 2018

Interim Dean Brian Rigling brings a fresh perspective to the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Rigling says he’s committed to taking care of students, faculty and staff in the college. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: These former colleagues didn’t know one another at Wright State. Then one donated a kidney to the other.

Excerpt For nearly two decades, they both worked at Wright State University at the same time, not far from each other. But they never met. Then in a very cosmic way, their paths crossed when Joyce Howes donated one of … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Wright State in the News |

Potential strategic planning projects will be presented at mini-summit on Aug. 31

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Bob Mihalek

The mini-summit will provide a great opportunity for Wright State University community members to learn about the projects that could make up our strategic plan. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Home news sidebar, News, Strategic Planning |

Moved in: Over 1,200 new students hit campus

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Kris Sproles

Move-In Day on Wright State’s Dayton Campus began at 9 a.m. on Aug. 23 as 1,200 new students arrived at their new home. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Residence Life & Housing, Videos |

Medical students organize Halloween charity 5K to benefit Reach Out

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Heather Maurer

Proceeds from the 5K will enable Reach Out to expand its physical therapy department to better serve patients who suffer from mobility constraints and mobility-related injuries. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Community Service, Home news sidebar, Medical Students, Medicine, News |

Lake Campus hosts third annual convocation

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Seth Bauguess

At Convocation, Lake Campus faculty and staff came together to reflect on accomplishments from the past academic year and prepare for the upcoming semester. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News, Special Categories |

Along for the ride

Wright State employees find bicycling to work invigorating, adventurous

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State employees bicycle to work for the exercise, to relieve stress and help the environment. Continue reading →

Posted in Campus Recreation, Employee Wellness, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Military & Veterans, News, Student Union, Videos |

Dayton Daily News: Thousands of Wright State students begin moving into campus today

Excerpt Students will begin moving into residence halls and apartments at Wright State University Thursday as classes prepare to start on Monday. About 2,300 students will move in through this weekend, a number down a little bit from previous … Continue reading →

Posted in Wright State in the News |

Flying high

Air Camps attract educators from around the nation to Wright State

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Jim Hannah

Wright State College of Education and Human Services organizes STEM professional development sessions for teachers from around the country as part of Air Camp. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News |

Dayton Daily News: This former Pussycat Doll is coming to town for major honor

Excerpt One of Wright State’s most purr-fect former students is expected to return to her old stomping grounds. A lot has changed for former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger since her days playing Julie LaVerne in Wright State’s 1998 production of “Show Boat” … Continue reading →