Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

In memoriam: Michael Cleary

Michael Cleary

Michael Cleary, former professor of management science in the Raj Soin College of Business, passed away Sept. 10. Continue reading

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Wright State opens 40th season with ‘Fences’

Excerpt August Wilson’s 1987 Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Fences,” an indelible portion of Wilson’s impressive 10-part “Pittsburgh Cycle” chronicling the African-American experience in the 20th century, opens Wright State University’s 40th anniversary season Thursday. In this profound, riveting tale … Continue reading

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3 questions with … WSRI research scientist Michael Cox

Wright State Research Institute Logo

Excerpt The heady world of artificial intelligence is where Michael Cox lives. Wright State University is where he works. Cox is Wright State Research Institute’s newest senior research scientist. But he’s no stranger to WSU or the Dayton area. Cox, … Continue reading

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Wright State engineering dean to speak at Engineers Club of Dayton

Dean Nathan Klingbeil

Excerpt Nathan Klingbeil, dean of the Wright State College of Engineering and Computer Science, will be the featured speaker at the Engineers Club of Dayton at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, discussing the university’s preeminence in engineering education. Klingbeil is … Continue reading

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Wright State Research Institute names first chief scientist

Excerpt A surgeon and scientist who has participated in NASA space research and worked at the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency has been selected the first chief scientist at Wright State Research Institute. Dr. Timothy Broderick, 50, of Wyoming, Ohio, … Continue reading

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Wright State in $84 million growth mode

Neuroscience Engineering Collaborative Building at sunset

Excerpt Wright State University is investing about $84 million in new buildings in the next two years, raising facilities that university leaders say will strengthen the university and change the way students learn. Nearly anywhere one goes on campus, the … Continue reading

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Fairborn to seek funds boost Colonel Glenn appeal

Excerpt Fairborn officials will soon be seeking funds to brand one of the most traveled roads in the city that will help connect Wright State University with the businesses that are on the south side of Colonel Glenn Highway. As … Continue reading

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Contemporary photography comes in focus in latest Stein Galleries exhibit

“Tethered Sky” (2005, photogravure) Aileron Company Collection, courtesy of Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison

Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries opens 40th season with photography exhibition on display through Oct. 12. Continue reading

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Fast and furious

Jon Reichman thrives in the chaos of the ER
ER nurse Jon Reichman

Wright State alumnus Jon Reichman thrives in the chaos of the ER at Miami Valley Hospital, where he also serves as coordinator of the Hazmat/WMD Program. Continue reading

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Search unearths story of Wright factory seamstress

Photo of Wright Company employee Ida Holdgreve

Excerpt An effort to gather the stories of Wright Company factory workers has uncovered information about one of the first women in the world to work in the aircraft industry. Ida Holdgreve, born in Delphos, Ohio in 1881, worked as … Continue reading

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