Monthly Archives: April 2021

Wright State WestRock Scholars studying quality of Wilmington drinking water sources

WestRock created a research fund in 2020 to support research in sustainability science by Wright State students. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Chemistry, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Women in STEMM |

Virtual reality classrooms and health tracking explored during Wright State’s Innovation Weekend

Students devised solutions to “The Psychology of Connection: From Education to Work to Space” during Innovation Weekend. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Coronavirus, Engineering & Computer Science, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics |

Raiders’ historic season wraps up in NCAA second round Thursday night

The most unique season in Wright State volleyball history came to a close as the Raiders fell to No. 4 overall seed Texas in the second round of the NCAA Championship. Continue reading

Posted in Athletics, Home news sidebar, News |

DBJ: Wright State lands $1.7M federal grant for research

Wright State University was approved March 26 for nearly $1.7 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health. The grant, to be awarded in installments of $337,500 through 2026, will support academic research to understand the effects of UVB radiation on the human body. Continue reading

Posted in Wright State in the News |

Dayton Daily News: Raiders make history with NCAA tourney win

Wright State planned for a long stay when it left Sunday for the NCAA volleyball tournament. The entire event is being held in Omaha, Neb., and the coaches and players stuffed their suitcases with enough outfits and gear to get them through an extended run. Continue reading

Posted in Wright State in the News |

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

Seven projects selected for the third year of Students First funding

Seven projects were approved for Students First Fund grants, with awards ranging from $3,650 to $10,000. Continue reading

Posted in Giving, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, News, Public Safety, Students First Fund, University Center for International Education, Women in STEMM, Women's Center |

Wright State volleyball team sweeps Samford for first NCAA victory, advancing to second round on Thursday

The Raiders will play Texas on Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m. on ESPN3, in the second round of the NCAA volleyball tournament. Continue reading

Posted in Athletics, Home news sidebar, News |

Industrial strength

Wright State engineering student Eva Stanglein flourishes as an intern with a national water purification company

Eva Stanglein, an industrial and systems engineering major at Wright State, wants to be a role model for young female engineers. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Business, Career Services, Engineering & Computer Science, Info. Systems & Supply Chain Management, News, Student Profile |

Wright State students to premiere films at drive-in Big Lens Film Festival

The Big Lens Film Festival will feature short films, documentaries, animated films and music videos from 2020 and 2021 Wright State graduates. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Coronavirus, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Wright State continues Adventure Speaker Series with panel on Diversity in the Outdoors

Wright State University and Five Rivers Metroparks will host an online discussion on Diversity in the Outdoors on Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center, Campus Recreation, Home news sidebar, News |