Monthly Archives: June 2022

Raj Soin College of Business professor quoted in Dayton Daily News Baby Boomer labor article

Baby Boomers driven to retirement by COVID-19 return to work amid labor shortage and high inflation

“What’s happened is the pandemic pushed people completely out of the labor force,” said Kevin Willardsen, associate professor of economics at Wright State University. “A larger percentage of older people have not re-entered the workforce.” Continue reading →

Posted in Wright State in the News |

Student housing adds health-centered enhancements

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Kris Sproles

Since the fall of last year, the staff at Crawford Hoying have been busy making enhancements to campus housing to improve students’ experiences and health. Continue reading →

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

Wright State trustees approve fiscal year 2023 budget

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Seth Bauguess

The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a budget plan that guides operations, supports the university’s academic mission and continues investing in student success. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News |

Students in Archaeology Field School excavate 100-year-old family farm

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Erica Harrah

Wright State students find numerous artifacts during excavation of 100-year-old family farm. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Field School in Archaeology, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Videos |

Engineering and Computer Science students earn Dayton Workforce Partnership scholarships

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Erica Harrah

“Over the years, we have awarded by far more scholarships to Wright State students than all other area colleges,” said Ron Adler. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Wright State theatre graduate Joey Monda wins third Tony Award

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State musical theatre graduate Joey Monda has once again won a Tony Award for his excellent work as one of the producers for an acclaimed musical. Continue reading →

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

Raj Soin College of Business professor quoted in Dayton Daily News inflation article

Local residents tighten belts; study shows inflation’s Dayton-area effects

When inflation increases, people’s purchasing power decreases, and consumers typically adjust by reducing spending and holding off on larger-ticket items like new cars, vacations and new housing, said Kevin Willardsen, an associate professor of economics at Wright State University. Continue reading →

Posted in Wright State in the News |

Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins receives prestigious science teaching fellowship

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

Tom Jenkins, a STEM teacher for Greenon Local Schools, was named an Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Science & Mathematics, Teacher Education |

13 Wright State faculty, staff and alumni named to Dayton Business Journal Forty Under 40 list

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Bob Mihalek

The honorees include Amir Zadeh, associate professor of management information systems, and Brooke Johnson Leppla, associate director of alumni and donor marketing and communication. Continue reading →

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