Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

New minor focuses on Middle Eastern and Islamic studies

Awad Halabi in front of bookshelf

Minor in Middle Eastern and Islamic studies gives students a foundation in the history, language, religion, sociology and politics of the Middle East, from the seventh century to present day. Continue reading

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Dayton Theater Hall of Fame honors Joe Deer

Excerpt The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to the cause of theatre arts in Dayton or have made a significant impact on Dayton’s theatre community. The 2015 inductee is Joe Deer. Joe Deer is … Continue reading

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Wright State, DCDC formalize collaborative partnership

Dancers

New agreement between Wright State and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company will enhance students’ educational experience by increasing exposure to high-quality arts programming. Continue reading

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Wright State and DCDC formalize relationship

Excerpt A formal partnership between Wright State University and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is being announced today. The goal is to solidify and expand the decades-long relationship which exposes the university’s dance students to professional dance experiences. The new … Continue reading

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Wright State sends 87 student athletes to Horizon League all-academic honor roll

Excerpt Wright State has placed 87 student-athletes on the spring Horizon League Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Wednesday by the league office. The Horizon League Academic Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 … Continue reading

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Wright State student inspiration for Springboro’s Miracle League field

William Crotty with bat at Dayton's Miracle League baseball field

Excerpt There is a reason it’s called the Miracle League baseball field. The transformation of children and young adults with disabilities who play on the diamond in Springboro is truly a miracle. “It’s magical to see their faces,” said Sprinboro … Continue reading

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Wright State-Lake program to focus on rural practices

Excerpt Wright State University-Lake Campus is adding a medical program that focuses on rural practices. Dr. Margaret Dunn, dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, spoke to about 20 lake campus faculty, staff and local hospital representatives about building … Continue reading

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Dayton-area university nets $7.5M to study drones

Wright State Research Institute Logo

Excerpt Wright State University is getting $7.5 million for more research on drones. The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded Wright State another $7.5 million on a contract first awarded in 2011. The new funding will go toward researching ways for … Continue reading

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Universities to form network targeting 2,500 jobs, $300M in research

Excerpt A measure proposed in the Ohio state budget would earmark millions in funding to help Ohio’s colleges win hundreds of millions in federal research and create thousands of new jobs. Ohio’s budget, which is working its way through the … Continue reading

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Top five reasons Wright State is cool

Tom Hanks

From our connection with Tom Hanks to low tuition, the Dayton Daily News lists the “top five reasons Wright State is cool.” Read the list >>

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