Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Excerpt A well known artist and pioneer of Wright State University’s film and video department has passed away. Jud Yalkut was born in New York City in 1938, but has been a Dayton resident since 1973. He was an assistant professor … Continue reading →

Excerpt The Nursing Institute at Wright State University is offering new training for anyone wanting to become a nurse’s aide. The Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio will launch the Nurse Aide Training Program during the fall 2013 semester.  School … Continue reading →

Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business hosted two dozen high schoolers in July to learn how to succeed in business. The four-day residential business institute for rising high school juniors and seniors gave participants an opportunity to explore … Continue reading →

A Wright State University professor captures national attention with a breast cancer discovery. Dr. Julian Gomez-Cambronero discovered a key protein in the development of the disease. He joined us on FOX 45 In The Morning to explain what it means … Continue reading →

Excerpt When Centerville High School and Wright State University film and production design graduate Hannah Beachler signed on for director/screenwriter Ryan Coogler’s debut independent film Fruitvale Station, little did she know her contributions would ultimately be a part of one … Continue reading →

Excerpt A Wright State University researcher has been awarded a $50,000 standard grant from the National Science Foundation to study how social media can influence business, science and engineering. Amit Sheth, a professor of computer science and engineering for the school, is the principal … Continue reading →

Excerpt Wright State Physicians has named Dr. Alan Marco as its new president and CEO. Marco, who has concurrently been named associate dean for faculty and clinical affairs at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, will begin the job Sept. 9. He previously … Continue reading →

Excerpt With close to 18,000 students and 97,000 living alumni, Wright State University already has a substantial audience to talk to on social media. Katie Halberg, the school’s social media strategist, has engineered its top social media accounts for six years, and … Continue reading →