Wright State Headlines
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Nov 25
New entrepreneurship center opens at Wright State to help veterans, spouses start, expand businesses
The Veterans Business Outreach Center at Wright State provides support and resources to veterans and their spouses who want to start a business. Continue reading
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Nov 25
Wright State grad Deah Lieurance to discuss invasive species during Wayne Carmichael Lecture in Environmental Sciences
Deah Lieurance, an assistant professor of invasive species biology and management at Penn State, will discuss “Expanding the predictive ‘toolbox’ to stop invasive species dead in their tracks” on Dec. 2 at Wright State. Continue reading
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Nov 22
Wright State’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures adds director, plans to grow
New director and faculty have big plans for Wright State University’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
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Nov 21
Wright State departments create powerful collaboration researching threats to expectant mothers, babies
A collaboration between Wright State’s departments of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology connects scientific research and clinical practice with patients. Continue reading
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Nov 20
Wright State nursing students to offer Stop the Bleed training in Wilmington
Wright State University nursing students will train residents in Wilmington how to staunch the flow of blood in an emergency on Nov. 22. Continue reading
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Monthly Archives: May 2020
Wright State Student Emergency Relief Campaign raises $67,287
Crowdfunding campaign helps students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
The Student Emergency Relief Campaign generated gifts from 529 Wright State University alumni, faculty, staff and community partners. Continue reading
Ska writer
Wright State English lecturer Bobby Rubin pens the lyrics to a hit song in the United Kingdom
Bobby Rubin, a senior lecturer of English, writes lyrics for musicians and bands, including the ska band The Skapones. Continue reading
Yahoo News: Tom Hanks surprises social distanced graduating class of Ohio’s Wright State University
Excerpt Tom Hanks, who, along with wife Rita Wilson, became the first two celebrities to come down with — and recover from — COVID-19, paid it forward with an inspiring video message for the graduating class of Ohio’s Wright State … Continue reading
Wright State biologist Labib Rouhana receives grant renewal that prepares students for biomedical research
The research project identifies genes with conserved functions in human reproduction and offers promise for breakthroughs in infertility. Continue reading
Researchers consider marijuana use and mental health in emergency department patients
Medical student researchers interviewed emergency department patients to collect data on patients who use marijuana and also experience mental health conditions. Continue reading
Dayton 24/7 Now: Wright State economist talks about rising grocery prices
Kevin Willardsen, an assistant professor of economics in the Raj Soin College of Business, was interviewed by Dayton 24/7 Now about rising grocery prices. “People’s preferences are changing and the initial structure of production was geared towards preferences pre-COVID,” he … Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1. Continue reading
The Orientation Experience
Highly personalized event planned in a new remote format
Orientation is a one-week course built in Pilot so students can begin using the technology they will use in their classes. Continue reading
Dayton.com: Wright State grad launches Virtual Theatre with Tennessee Williams salute
Excerpt Newly formed The Virtual Theatre is the latest troupe to seek solace in the internet. The brainchild of 2007 Wright State University acting graduate Matt Neal, The Virtual Theatre arose last month out of a common desire for artists … Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State to issue $5 million in aid to impacted students
Excerpt Wright State University has started distributing more than $5 million in emergency grants to students financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal money is part of the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. “We believe this effort … Continue reading
