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Bonnie Mathies leaves behind a strong legacy after retiring June 30 after five years as dean at Wright State University-Lake Campus.
During her tenure, campus enrollment grew from 845 to 1,147. The number of bachelor’s degrees offered rose from seven to 10. The campus’ first residence halls were built and about 40 acres were purchased for future growth.
Read the article from the Celina Daily Standard.
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