Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Fun, educational events planned at Wright State’s Dayton and Lake campuses for solar eclipse

While Wright State University will be open and classes will take place as usual on April 8, plenty of fun and educational events are planned on the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State researchers launch novel breast cancer research

Weiwen Long, associate professor and associate chair of biochemistry and molecular biology, is working to uncover how a protein reduces the effectiveness of hormone therapies in some breast cancer patients. Continue reading

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

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

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |

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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Sophomore film by Wright State grad Nicole Riegel to debut at South by Southwest Film Festival

Wright State motion pictures alum Nicole Riegel wrote and directed “Dandelion,” which will premiere at SXSW March 10–11. Continue reading

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Wright State faculty member and author Erin Flanagan wins Ohio Arts Council award

Erin Flanagan, an award-winning author and professor of English at Wright State, received an Individual Excellence Award from the Ohio Arts Council. Continue reading

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Wright State’s undergraduate biochemistry and molecular biology program receives full national accreditation

Accreditation by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology means that Wright State’s bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology meets rigorous national standards. Continue reading

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Acting alum, comedian Brad Sherwood shares stories, advice with Wright State students

1986 Wright State acting alum Brad Sherwood took a break from his national comedy tour to talk to students in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

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