Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Students document CAC construction in new Stein Galleries exhibit

Linoleum relief

Current exhibitions at the Stein Galleries feature student artwork documenting the CAC construction project and paintings and drawings by artist Deborah Kahn. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Campus Growth, Facilities & Planning, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries |

The ripple effect of Tony Ortiz

Tony Ortiz

Excerpt In the little town of Cuomo, Puerto Rico, Dr. Tony Ortiz was the third of 13 kids raised by parents whose work ethic, faith, and love for their children produced a tight-knit family. With added guidance and support from … Continue reading

Posted in Faculty & Staff, News, Wright State in the News |

Looking to the future of saving the past

Dawne Dewey with David McCullough

Excerpt We’ve read a lot lately about how the digital world is changing the business of collecting and preserving the past. What does the saving of history look like in the future? We had a discussion about it with Dawne … Continue reading

Posted in Faculty & Staff, Humanities and Cultural Studies, News, Special Collections and Archives, Wright State in the News |

Staff honored for providing excellent service to Wright State

The President’s Awards for Excellence recognizes the vital role that classified and unclassified staff play in promoting and maintaining excellence at Wright State. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Awards, Enrollment Management, Facilities & Planning, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, Military & Veterans, News, Offices, President's Awards for Excellence, Staff, Student Union |

WSRI to spin off new technology company in Dayton region

Excerpt Wright State Research Institute is spinning off a new company around a technology that hopes to create an air traffic control system for drones. The institute, part of Wright State University, is developing a new system designed to be … Continue reading

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Wright State poised for work on $181M Army tech contract

Vikram Sethi will computer

Excerpt Wright State University has positioned itself for work on a high-tech, $181 million deal for the U.S. Army. The school’s Institute of Defense Studies and Education this week said it is part of the team led by Fairfax, Va.-based … Continue reading

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11 faculty members honored for excellence in classroom, service

Wright State recognizes select faculty members for excellent work in the classroom, research, community engagement, professional service and early career achievement. Continue reading

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Wright State Theatre called #1 underrated program in Midwest

Peter Pan flying above stage

Prominent theater review website names Wright State’s theatre program the top underrated program in the Midwest. Continue reading

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Presidential Lecture Series kicks off with professor and autism activist Temple Grandin

Wright State’s 2015-16 Presidential Lecture Series will focus on the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Continue reading

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Campus buzzes with volunteers, golf carts, new students during Move-In Day

Golf cart with pillows and people

With the help of more than 500 campus volunteers and over 100 golf carts, 1,400 first-year students brought their belongings to Wright State during Move-In Day. Continue reading

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