Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Design at Work: Wright State University

Excerpt Wright State University selected architect Robert Maschke of Cleveland-based Robert Maschke Architects to redesign and oversee the construction of its new Student Enrollment Center, which recently reopened in the heart of campus. This once dark building has been transformed into a … Continue reading

Posted in Campus Growth, Enrollment Management, Wright State in the News |

CUPA study finds arts responsible for 18,000 jobs, almost $800 million in income in Dayton region

Wright State’s liberal arts programs bolster region's creative community, have significant impact on economy
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An analysis by Wright State’s Center for Urban and Public Affairs estimates that the creative industries in the Greater Dayton region accounted for 18,000 jobs and $799 million in labor income last year. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries, Special Categories |

Wright State expands business degree to Lake Campus

Excerpt Wright State University will begin offering its business degree at its Celina campus this fall. The school said Thursday that its Lake Campus branch will begin offering the complete four-year degree of Bachelor of Science in Business in Celina. Not … Continue reading

Posted in Business, Lake Campus, News, Wright State in the News |

Wright State doctoral student creates concussion website

Excerpt Samantha Sanderson’s interest in concussions was both professional and, unfortunately, personal long before she enrolled as a graduate student at Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology. An elite soccer player growing up in Hilliard, just outside of Columbus, Sanderson … Continue reading

Posted in Graduate, News, Professional Psychology, Wright State in the News |

Video—Wright State Basketball on ESPNU

Mark Gazdik from Wright State University and Rowdy Raider talk to Living Dayton about their upcoming men’s basketball game happening live on ESPNU Friday, Feb. 21. The first 5,000 fans through the doors receive a free green T-shirt. Watch the … Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Wright State in the News |

Video—Cold weather not enough to kill off all bugs

From his warm office at Wright State University, Associate Professor of Biology John Stireman looks through files of flies. An expert with bugs and insects, he is the right person to ask if the extreme cold we’ve felt will kill … Continue reading

Posted in News, Wright State in the News |

Experience landscape in a new way

Excerpt Are you stressed by all the frigid weather accompanied by buckets of snow? Drop by the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University for a little rest and relaxation. The “Above and Below” show features the work … Continue reading

Posted in Fine and Performing Arts, News, Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries, Wright State in the News |

Cusack steals spotlight at Wright State Hall induction

Excerpt He thought he knew what to expect. After all, he had done this scores and scores of times before. During his 26 years as the athletics director at Wright State, Mike Cusack had stepped onto center court during halftime … Continue reading

Posted in Faculty & Staff, Staff, Wright State in the News |

Dayton Ballet to feature world premiere by Wright State grad Susanne Payne

Excerpt You may have wondered how a choreographer comes up with the idea for a new dance. In the case of Wright State University graduate Susanne Payne, it all began with a book she couldn’t put down. The result, “Dreams … Continue reading

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‘The Magic Fire’ review – Wright State University – our private world

Excerpt Wright State University returns to sophisticated fare with a beautifully executed regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s semi-autobiographical, thought-provoking Argentinean drama The Magic Fire. Commissioned and originally produced in 1997 by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the engrossing, highbrow Magic Fire concerns … Continue reading

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