Monthly Archives: March 2024

Science time

Wright State University partnered with the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge to introduce hundreds of children to science, technology, engineering and math. Continue reading

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Multiplicity

Elementary education major Kristina White leads in the classroom and on campus across multiple roles

Wright State junior Kristina White thrives as a leader for student organizations and in the College of Health, Education and Human Services. Continue reading

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Graduating Boonshoft School of Medicine students learn where they will pursue residency training at 2024 Match Day celebration

A graduating class of 119 Wright State medical students learned where they will complete residency training and in what field after receiving their medical degrees. Continue reading

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Wright State Theatre presents two casts in charming musical ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

Wright State Theatre will close its 2023–2024 season with the musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” March 15 to 31 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

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Wright State neuroengineer Sherif Elbasiouny expands ALS research with new NIH award

Researchers in Sherif Elbasiouny’s Neuro Engineering, Rehabilitation and Degeneration Laboratory are examining how the neurons that control muscles degenerate in ALS patients. Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State engineering student from Darke County receives prestigious NIH award

First-generation college success stories come from all sorts of student backgrounds. Few who know her are surprised that Morgan Highlander, who hails from a rural community in Darke County, is one of those stories. Continue reading

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International internship program fruitful for both Wright State, school in France

Wright State students and alumni spent a month in the Normandy region of France in a pilot program to improve the teaching of English. Continue reading

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Wright State Director of Athletics Bob Grant to retire

Bob Grant has served as director of athletics at Wright State University since 2008. Continue reading

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WVXU: Wright State students to learn about the effects of Russia’s invasion from Ukrainian students

Wright State University in Dayton is partnering with a Ukrainian university on a series of online lectures about the Russian invasion. Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: Nicole Scherzinger, a Wright State alum, nominated for highest honor in British theater

Wright State University alumna Nicole Scherzinger has received an Olivier Award nomination, the highest honor in British theater, for her fantastic, revelatory portrayal of silent film star Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Sunset Boulevard.” Continue reading

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