Wright State Headlines
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Apr 7
Turning injury into impact
Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate. Continue reading
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Apr 2
From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration
Research from students in six colleges and dozens of disciplines took center stage at Wright State’s Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading
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Apr 2
A lifetime of curiosity
A childhood filled with curiosity and invention inspired Wright State alum Jackie Janning-Lask to pursue a career focused on engineering, leadership and public service. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon
Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Bob Mihalek
7 reasons it’s a great time to be a Wright State Raider
Excerpt We know: It’s always a great time to be part of the Wright State University family. But the past few years, months, weeks, days, even hours have given every Raider a particular reason to be proud of their alma … Continue reading
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is coming to Wright State
W. Stuart McDowell, professor, chair and artistic director of Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures, discusses the significance of Tom Hanks’ visit to campus on April 19. Watch the interview with WTDN 2 News.
Comedian Maysoon Zayid will headline Wright State’s Honors Institute
Maysoon Zayid will deliver the Honors Institute’s keynote address on March 22, while disability rights attorney Laura Osseck will give the institute’s luncheon address on March 23. Continue reading
Air Force names new executive director at Air Force Materiel Command
Excerpt The Air Force has named a new executive director for Air Force Materiel Command. Patricia Young took over the role effective March 3, the Air Force said in a statement. She is currently director of Washington Headquarters Services in the … Continue reading
Tom Hanks has busy itinerary for Wright State visit
Excerpt Tom Hanks will be busy in his visit to Dayton next month. Officials from Wright State University laid out the timeline for Hanks’ April 19 visit to the school, which will feature chances for the Oscar-winning actor to visit with … Continue reading
Wright State launches push toward presidential debate
Excerpt More than 500 students, faculty and community members gathered Tuesday at Wright State University for the official presidential debate season kickoff. “Since I started at Wright State, I haven’t seen students more excited about anything,” Gavin Doll, president of … Continue reading
Wright State symposium aimed at finance professionals
Excerpt Wright State University will host later this month the annual Leading Innovation in Finance Today Symposium for banking, insurance, accounting, investing and financial planning professionals LaVaughn Henry, vice president and senior regional officer of the Cincinnati Branch of the … Continue reading
Wright State’s Lee Hannah previews Super Tuesday
Lee Hannah, assistant political science professor, previewed the Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses in an interview on “Five on 2” on WDTN on Feb. 29. Watch the interview.
Wright State institute makes shift in focus
Excerpt A Wright State University institute is shifting its focus of its research projects on more defense and economic development. The Wright State Center for Urban and Public Affairs has changed its name to the Applied Policy Research Institute. Part … Continue reading
Wright State honors Sharon Rab
Excerpt “Peace has been an important theme to me since my childhood,” says Sharon Rab, founder and co-chair of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. “I grew up in Fairborn, a military town. I remember hearing military airplanes taking off, and … Continue reading
