Wright State Headlines
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Aug 10
Wright State recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students
Wright State recognized for its commitment to helping first-generation students succeed through proven strategies that improve retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
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Aug 7
A new journey
More than 40 recent Wright State University education graduates who secured teaching positions in area schools received a boost as they prepare for their first year in the classroom — free classroom supplies from Crayons to Classrooms. Continue reading
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Aug 6
Thirsting for life
Inspired by challenges at home, a Wright State researcher is working to make drinking water safer around the world. Continue reading
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Aug 6
A renewed focus on citizenship
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development is preparing students for civic life and career success. Continue reading
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Aug 6
A legacy of remembrance
The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center’s 25th anniversary recognizes its impact across the Miami Valley and the generosity of founder Renate Frydman. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Bob Mihalek
Wright State Research Institute lands $42.5M Air Force contract
Excerpt The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a $42.5 million business deal to Wright State Research Institute, the largest contract in the history of the university, a spokesman said late Friday. AFRL tapped Wright State researchers under the six-year … Continue reading
Wright State University: National Model Prepares Engineering Students for Successful Graduation and Beyond
Excerpt Wright State University is changing the graduation rates for engineering students. Universities across the country are looking for ways to dramatically move the needle on graduation rates of four-year engineering degrees. To address this issue, the Wright State Model … Continue reading
Dayton, Wright State join to support women leaders
Excerpt Wright State University and the city of Dayton are coming together to advance women leaders in the Dayton area. The school and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley are collaborating on the new organization, Women’s Leadership Collaborative of Greater Dayton, which … Continue reading
Video: ‘The Archivist’ short film
Gino Pasi, the archivist and collections manager in Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives, discusses his new short film, “The Archivist,” on “Five on 2” on WDTN. Watch the interview.
He built it, they came
Excerpt It’s written all over their faces—the thrill of it. Their daily world of limits, obstacles and hurdles has suddenly melted away and been replaced by a delicious universe of possibility and hope. That’s the reason it’s called the Miracle … Continue reading
Wright State, City of Dayton collaborate on effort to support emerging women leaders
The Women’s Leadership Collaborative of Greater Dayton seeks to increase the number of women in the region who hold leadership roles in government, education and business. Continue reading
Colleges use data to help identify at-risk students
Students drop out of college for a lot of reasons, from broken-down vehicles and money struggles to a bad case of homesickness. To improve retention rates, some local schools are hoping to harness the power of big data. That’s what … Continue reading
Local college gears up to tackle national manufacturing workforce problem
Excerpt A new college-led, technology-based initiative to fill the manufacturing worker pipeline is getting closer to launch. The Wright State University Center for Manufacturing Sciences — announced in late 2013 — is shaping up to be a major player in education … Continue reading
New dean for Wright State Lake Campus
There’s a new dean on the job at Wright State’s Lake Campus. Jay Albayyari took over for Bonnie Mathies who retired recently. Albayyari had been acting dean since April 1 and was able to work alongside Mathies who helped him transition … Continue reading
Wright State’s musical theater prof will be inducted into Dayton’s Theatre Hall of Fame
Excerpt Actor/director Saul Caplan says the selection of Joe Deer as this year’s Theatre Hall of Fame inductee was pretty much a no-brainer for the selection committee. Deer’s induction will take place in conjunction with the community’s annual DayTony awards … Continue reading
