Wright State Headlines
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Apr 26
Wright State University and Premier Health more closely align operations, creating a transformational partnership
Wright State University’s partnership with Premier Health prioritizes producing more clinicians, nurses and other health care providers; spurring new research opportunities; and providing patients better access to vital medical care closer to home. Continue reading
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Apr 25
Bottom Line, Wright State partnership aims to increase access to college
Wright State is partnering with Bottom Line, a nonprofit organization that partners with first-generation students from under-resourced backgrounds, to expand access to higher education to more students in the Dayton region. Continue reading
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Apr 25
Wright State’s nursing program celebrates 50th anniversary
Wright State’s nursing program prepares students to deliver excellent patient care, advocate for improved patient outcomes and help advance the nursing profession. Continue reading
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Apr 24
Wright State celebrates Student Success Champions
Recipients of the University Awards for Student Success Champions were recognized for exemplary service, collaboration, tutoring, leadership, advising and teaching. Continue reading
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Apr 23
Wright State golf team captures 2024 Horizon League team title, Flynn individual champion
The Wright State men’s golf team captured the 2024 Horizon League Championship as Andrew Flynn defeated teammate Timmy Hollenbeck on the second playoff hole to grab top individual honors. Continue reading
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Monthly Archives: January 2024
Wright State dance students to premiere new works at Emerging Choreographers Concert
Juniors and seniors in the Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere new works during the Emerging Choreographers Concert 2024 Feb. 9–11 in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Marina Carr’s Irish drama ‘By the Bog of Cats’ Feb. 2–11
Wright State University Theatre will present the area premiere of “By the Bog of Cats,” the Irish play loosely based on Euripides’ tragedy Medea, Feb. 2–11 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Learn more about Wright State graduate programs at Feb. 8 open house
Students can learn how Wright State can help them build, enhance or change careers at the Graduate Programs Open House on Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Student Union Apollo Room from 4 to 6 p.m. Continue reading
Wright State researcher Madhavi Kadakia and co-investigators receive $3.026 million from NIH for head and neck cancer research
Madhavi Kadakia, vice provost for research and innovation at Wright State, received a federal grant to develop strategies to combat therapeutic resistance in head and neck cancer. Continue reading
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Wright State acting alums Jane Hajduk and Shari Doran soar creatively in a new comedy series about menopause
Shari Doran and Jane Hajduk, who roomed together as acting students at Wright State in the 1980s, have created “Thee Third Act,” a new short-form comedy series about menopause and friendship available on YouTube. Continue reading
Wright State School of Music’s accreditation renewed
Wright State’s Music Program has gained reapproval by the National Association of Schools of Music, its national accrediting body. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State graduate finds sense of purpose, fulfillment
Bolin holds bachelor’s degrees in French, English.
Kaycie Bolin thought she was destined for a life of applying facials and chemical peels working as an esthetician when one evening she experienced a startling moment of clarity. Continue reading
Inside Higher Ed: Wright State hires peer mentors for international grad students
A new initiative at Wright State University in Ohio provides near-peer support for graduate students from outside the U.S. to aid their transition and promote student success.
In 2022–23, the United States hosted 467,027 international graduate students, a year-over-year growth rate of 21.3 percent, with graduate learners making up 44 percent of all international students, according to 2023 data from Open Doors. Across higher education, international students face unique challenges compared to their American … Continue reading
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Wright State’s renovation of Student Union space is perfect for esports competitors
Sounds of cheering and clapping filled the Student Union Atrium at Wright State University when Collegiate Esports Club president Jackie Carpenter cut a red ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new esports space at 029 Student Union. Continue reading
Civics lesson
Trio of young Wright State alums working in politics to visit with students learning about the legislative process
Lee Hannah, professor of political science, invited three recent Wright State graduates to talk about their experiences in politics with students this semester. Continue reading
