Wright State Headlines
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Oct 12
Lake Campus expands recreation and engagement opportunities on campus
Lake Campus is creating spaces dedicated to students while encouraging community engagement through a self-service kayak station, pickleball courts and a renovated on-campus space for students to connect. Continue reading
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Oct 9
Dream, innovate and soar
Wright Brothers Day at Wright State University showcased how modern innovators are building on the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Continue reading
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Oct 8
Make the argument that changes you
Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned awards for 46 consecutive years while helping students build confidence, communication skills and lasting friendships. Continue reading
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Oct 7
Wright State brings campus community together to celebrate mental health and well-being
From goat yoga to root beer floats, Wright State University put a creative spin on World Mental Health Day with activities designed to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health and well-being. Continue reading
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Oct 5
Wright State trustees approve new academic programs, highlight student success and new research partnerships
Wright State trustees approved three new academic programs and received updates on student success, research opportunities and expanded partnerships with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Bob Mihalek
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
Wright State to host acclaimed financial services professionals at regional conference
LIFT2 Symposium on March 18 will feature keynote addresses by LaVaughn Henry, vice president and senior regional officer of the Cincinnati Branch of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank, and David Grau Sr., an attorney and succession planning expert. Continue reading
Failure-based depression and athletes
UFC star Ronda Rousey’s candid confession this week that she thought about killing herself after losing her title to Holly Holm in November 2015 has put a focus on mental health, especially among athletes. “Anytime so much of your ego-state … Continue reading
