Monthly Archives: May 2020

Wright State Student Emergency Relief Campaign raises $67,287

Crowdfunding campaign helps students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted on May 20, 2020 by Kim Patton

The Student Emergency Relief Campaign generated gifts from 529 Wright State University alumni, faculty, staff and community partners. Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Coronavirus, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

Ska writer

Wright State English lecturer Bobby Rubin pens the lyrics to a hit song in the United Kingdom
Posted on May 20, 2020 by Jim Hannah

Bobby Rubin, a senior lecturer of English, writes lyrics for musicians and bands, including the ska band The Skapones. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Arts Scene, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

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 →

Posted in Wright State in the News |

Wright State biologist Labib Rouhana receives grant renewal that prepares students for biomedical research

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Jim Hannah

The research project identifies genes with conserved functions in human reproduction and offers promise for breakthroughs in infertility. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Biology, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |

Researchers consider marijuana use and mental health in emergency department patients

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Daniel Kelly

Medical student researchers interviewed emergency department patients to collect data on patients who use marijuana and also experience mental health conditions. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Medical Research, Medicine, News, Research |

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 →

Posted in Business, News, Wright State in the News |

Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Kim Patton

The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, BSOM alumni, Education & Leadership, Giving, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News |

The Orientation Experience

Highly personalized event planned in a new remote format
Posted on May 18, 2020 by Karen Strider-Iiames

Orientation is a one-week course built in Pilot so students can begin using the technology they will use in their classes. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Coronavirus, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, News, Online Education, Student Success, Undergraduate |

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 →

Posted in Wright State in the News |

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 →

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