Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

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

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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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Mayor Whaley

Master of Public Administration graduate Nan Whaley (’09) finds meaning in her work as mayor of Dayton

When she was 11, Nan Whaley shared a paper route with her 9-year-old brother, David, in her family’s Indianapolis suburban neighborhood. While her brother worked to save money to buy video games, Whaley would get excited about the newspaper delivery process … Continue reading

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Following His Heart

Beavercreek councilman, mayor gives back by volunteering

Shortly after he was elected to the city council in Beavercreek, Ohio, Brian Jarvis started using vacation time from his full-time job to focus on his responsibilities with the city. “After a while that made it clear to me where … Continue reading

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Social Star

Wright State senior Alli Fitzpatrick makes millions laugh with vivacious social media character

Wright State senior Alli Fitzpatrick makes millions laugh with a vivacious social media character. Continue reading

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