Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Curating a career

Wright State art major Mikail Berger-Messenger transforms a summer internship into his first public exhibition

Mikail Berger-Messenger, a painting and printmaking major, curated “From Campus to Community,” showcasing the work of college students and recent graduates, as part of his internship with the Dayton Society of Artists. Continue reading

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Wright State Theatre recognized among Miami Valley’s best

Wright State recognized for Best Collegiate Play and Best Collegiate Musical in the Dayton Daily News’ annual theatre review

Award-winning productions and standout performances showcase the talent of Wright State Theatre students, faculty and alumni. Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State-Premier Health partnership helps keep healthcare workers in the area

As the need for healthcare workers is expected to grow, Wright State University and Premier Health are finding success in building up and retaining the nursing workforce with resources developed through the two organizations’ partnership. Wright State and Premier Health, … Continue reading

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Dayton Business Journal: New Raj Soin College of Business dean pushes for experiential learning, AI integration and collaboration

Rajneesh Suri is an engineer at heart: he sees a problem, brainstorms a solution, designs an implementation strategy full of tests and experimentation, and analyzes the results for a solution. This mindset allows him to bring fresh ideas to his … Continue reading

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Fresh spaces, bold ideas: What’s new at Wright State

Wright State is enhancing the campus experience with reimagined gathering spaces, expanded student opportunities and new initiatives that support student success and military-connected learners. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Around Campus, Business, Campus Growth, Campus Recreation, Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Libraries, Magazine, Military & Veterans, News, Nursing, Student Union |

Celina Daily Standard: Lake Campus manufacturing lab gets a boost

A recent contribution from Honda of almost $45,000 to Wright State University-Lake Campus will help the school upgrade its manufacturing lab, allowing students further opportunities in the rapidly evolving sector. Received through the Western Ohio Education Foundation, the $44,778.25 contribution … Continue reading

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From a homeless shelter to a healthcare lifeline

At Wright State, Jean de Dieu Mukunzi developed the blueprint for a nonprofit now helping immigrants and refugees access healthcare
Jean de Dieu Mukunzi

Wright State alum Jean de Dieu Mukunzi turned his master’s thesis into a nonprofit now helping thousands of immigrants access healthcare and other critical services. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Master of Public Health, Medicine, News, Public Health |

Wright State researcher Madhavi Kadakia helps shape the future of academic medicine

Wright State cancer researcher’s work with the Association of American Medical Colleges gives the university a seat at the table on federal research policy and workforce challenges

Madhavi Kadakia, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, was recognized for her leadership on the Steering Committee for the Group on Research Advancement and Development. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Medical Research, Medicine, News, Science & Mathematics |

Chillicothe Gazette: Wright State taps Chillicothe native for trustee role

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Chillicothe native Chloe Detty to serve as a student trustee on the Wright State University Board of Trustees. Detty, a Unioto High School graduate and junior management major at Wright State, will serve a … Continue reading

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Wright State University Foundation funds 11 projects to enhance student success

Students First Fund grants will support projects ranging from peer mentoring to campus engagement and career readiness

The Wright State University Foundation awarded $75,000 in Students First Fund grants to support innovative ideas from faculty, staff and students at the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading

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