Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Versailles resident graduates from Wright State in his home in Versailles

Excerpt From his hospital bed in his Versailles home, 22-year-old Brian Voisard can focus on a significant achievement in his young life. Brian, who has Muscular Dystrophy, was hospitalized before his graduation in April from Wright State University’s Raj Soin … Continue reading

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Science Olympiad National Tournament in the news

Wright State University hosted the 2013 Science Olympiad National Tournament May 17–18. The competition attracted nearly 2,000 high school and middle school students from all 50 states and Japan. Here’s a roundup of some of the news coverage of the event: … Continue reading

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Wright State Lake Campus wins ORCC tourney title

Excerpt It took just two seasons for the Wright State University-Lake Campus baseball team to move to the top of the Ohio Regional College Conference mountain. The Lakers won the ORCC tournament on Sunday by defeating Miami University-Hamilton 4–2 in … Continue reading

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Q&A: Nathan Klingbeil, dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering

Excerpt On May 1 Nathan Klingbeil became dean of Wright State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science after 14 years at the school, but he’s done much more than teach. Klingbeil, who has also served as a researcher and administrator, helped … Continue reading

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Student Union remodeling designed to offer appeal and convenience

Excerpt The remodeling of the main entrance to the Student Union will make Wright State more appealing to new students and will serve as a “one-stop shop” for current students, according to Facilities Planner Mark Horsley. The completed product will … Continue reading

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Lake Campus adding food science degrees

Excerpt Wright State University-Lake Campus this fall will begin offering courses toward associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in food science. Professor Greg Homan led a focus group Tuesday at the campus to gather input from area agribusiness leaders on what the … Continue reading

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Alumna’s latest book included on Oprah book list

Wright State alumna Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s “Oleander Girl” was named “One of 16 Books to Get Lost in this April” by Oprah’s Book Club.
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International students flocking to Wright State’s English program

Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes course

Wright State’s English program offers myriad opportunities to students who want to learn English as a second language and teach it. Continue reading

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Work to begin on Wright State’s $37M research center

Excerpt Wright State University will break ground Thursday on its new $37 million neuroscience and engineering research center. The 85,000-square foot Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration will build on the partnership between Wright State and Premier Health Partners, the largest health care network … Continue reading

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