Wright State Headlines
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Jun 24
Wright State’s Calamityville hosts its largest joint medical training operation
Wright State’s Calamityville served as a key host site for Relentless Valor, where nearly 400 military personnel conducted joint medical and combat readiness training alongside international observers. Continue reading
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Jun 20
Wright State University launches Strategic Plan 2030 to advance student success, enhance role as regional economic driver
Wright State launched a new five-year Strategic Plan that advances student success, strengthens collaborative partnerships and enhances its role as a driver of economic vitality in the region. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Bob Mihalek
Linda Vista program helped family in need
Excerpt Aisha Ford, a junior majoring in film studies at Wright State University, has a life story to tell that she isn’t afraid to share. She’s spoken out for Linda Vista, a program for women and children victimized by abuse … Continue reading
Art professors featured in new Dayton Visual Arts Center exhibit
Three Wright State professor emeriti collaborate on a new exhibition of prints and paintings at the Dayton Visual Arts Center. Continue reading
Class of 2014 celebrates Spring Commencement
Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduates during its Spring 2014 Commencement ceremony May 3 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Video—Expert on DNA evidence speaks at YSU
Except DNA evidence is becoming more widely used and necessary in criminal court cases. Dan Krane is a professor of biology at Wright State University and is one of the world’s foremost DNA experts. He’s served as a witness in over … Continue reading
Wright State Spring Commencement
Scenes from the 2014 Spring Commencement at Wright State University. The Spring Commencement class includes applicants for 1,381 bachelor’s degrees, 612 master’s degrees and 26 doctorate degrees. View photos from WHIO-TV.
Tony nominees have local connections
Excerpt The Human Race Theatre Company, the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and Wright State University all have reason to celebrate today. A number of theater professionals responsible for Tony-nominated Broadway shows have local connections. … Wright State grads … Continue reading
Video—Wright State student wins Ms. Wheelchair Ohio crown
Wright State student Elizabeth Schrack won the 2014 Ms. Wheelchair Ohio pageant and will represent the state at a national competition in August. Watch the interview from Fox 45 in the Morning.
A game and a plan
Wright State women’s basketball player Courtney Boyd tells her story of growing up and making the best of her situation as a child and now young adult in NCAA Champion Magazine. NCAA author Amy Wimmer Schwarb and photographer Amanda Goehlert … Continue reading
Wright State wants funk music memorabilia
Excerpt Wright State University has joined the movement to preserve and promote Dayton’s funk music heritage. The university’s Special Collections and Archives department will collect funk-music related documents as part of a partnership with Dayton Funk Dynasty Group. The non-profit … Continue reading
Video—Dawne Dewey and Gino Pasi on Dayton funk at Wright State
Dawne Dewey and Gino Pasi of Wright State’s special collections and archives on why the university is helping preserve Dayton funk. Watch the video at whio.com.
