Wright State media highlights, April 7–18

Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education.

Dayton Business Journal: Lt. Gov. Tressel, Wright State leaders discuss Dayton’s workforce needs, state support
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Wright State University for a workforce development roundtable and facilities tour, where he spoke with local business, education and community leaders about what local workforce issues need addressing.

Dayton Daily News: New Lt. Gov. Tressel touts workforce in Wright State visit
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with Wright State leaders and regional partners for a discussion on how the state can best prepare Ohioans for workforce opportunities.

ABC22/FOX45: Lt. Gov. Tressel visits Wright State to learn how the university is preparing the next generation of workers
The visit included tours of Wright State’s state-of-the-art labs, meetings with students and faculty and conversations with community and industry partners.

WHIO News Center 7: Wright State medical students partner with Premier Health for Community Health Fair
Boonshoft School of Medicine students partnered with Premier Health to promote healthy lifestyles and provide essential health services to underserved communities in Dayton.

WDTN 2 News: Ohio allocates $780K for STEM scholarships at Wright State
The state of Ohio gave nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarship funds to Wright State University to support students pursuing degrees.

Dayton Daily News: Wright State finance expert says panic selling isn’t the answer to stock market volatility
Matthew Ingram, senior lecturer of finance in the Raj Soin College of Business, discussed why people shouldn’t change their investment strategy when stock prices drop.

Dayton Daily News: Wright State theatre alum invited to write musical for current students
Wright State University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts tapped 2006 theatre alum Ronvé O’Daniel to write a new, full-length, two-act musical.

WDTN 2 News: Wright State’s ArstGala has raised millions over the past 26 years for scholarships
Wright State’s ArtsGala featured an impressive program of student performances in theatre, dance, motion pictures, music and visual arts.

WDTN 2 News: Lt. Gov. Tressel joins local leaders at Wright State University
The purpose of the visit was to understand how institutions like Wright State prepare students to enhance workforce participation and boost Ohio’s economy.