Monthly Archives: November 2022

Learning gratitude

Cindra Holland, associate professor of nursing, discussed how gratitude practices can help nursing students on a podcast sponsored by the American Nurses Foundation. Continue reading

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Dayton.com: ‘Wakanda Forever’ features work of Wright State alumna, production designer Hannah Beachler

Production designer Hannah Beachler, a Centerville High School and Wright State University graduate, is very fond of her Oscar-winning contributions to the 2018 blockbuster “Black Panther” but is equally proud of the creativity and teamwork behind the film’s highly anticipated sequel “Wakanda Forever.” Continue reading

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A touch of Philly comes to Wright State

Pam Lavarnway, professor of theatre design and technology, oversaw the transformation of the Festival Playhouse stage into Philadelphia for Wright State Theatre’s production of “Sister Act.” Continue reading

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Dayton Business Journal: Military vet uses Wright State business education in his leadership role with Sinise Foundation

As a full-time military officer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Mike Thirtle had little free time to take night classes at Wright State University. But he made time. Continue reading

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STEMM Experience at Wright State to feature hands-on research activities for high school students

High school students can explore Wright State’s labs and maker spaces and learn more about STEMM fields on Nov. 19. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Engineering & Computer Science, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State associate professor of political science quoted in The Guardian

Democrat Tim Ryan is running against his own party – it could help him win

“Tim Ryan has been a really strong candidate,” said Lee Hannah, a professor of political science at Wright State University, named after the Wright brothers who invented the first airplane in their Dayton bicycle shop. Continue reading

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International intrigue

Wright State’s International Education Week featured a flurry of activities and programming including the popular Study Abroad Fair and a Fashion Show. Continue reading

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Sisterhood takes center stage in Wright State Theatre’s ‘Sister Act’

Wright State Theatre’s production of “Sister Act” runs in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center from Nov. 4 to 20. Continue reading

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Wright State partners with SOCHE on degree completion program

Through the BOLD Compact, students can have student debt forgiven, return to college, complete their program of study and earn a bachelor’s degree. Continue reading

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Andrea Elliott to give lecture at Wright State on Nov. 14

Andrea Elliott, a journalist and two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, will give a lecture on her book “Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City.” Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Human Services, Inclusive Excellence, Libraries, News, Social Work, Social Work & Human Services, Teacher Education |