Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

2013 ArtsGala sets fundraising record

The 2013 ArtsGala was the most successful in the event’s 14-year history, with record attendance and $174,000 raised for scholarships. Continue reading →

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Wright State Research Institute hires nationally known researcher

Excerpt The Wright State Research Institute has hired Michael Weisend, a nationally known neuroscientist, as a senior research scientist, university officials said. Weisend is a pioneer in the application of transcranial direct current stimulation, which applies electricity to specific areas … Continue reading →

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Wright Brothers Day celebrates innovative spirit

Wright brother impersonators

Wright State will celebrate the innovative spirit of both of its namesakes and its researchers on campus with Wright Brothers Day on Monday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading →

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Breakthrough sensor research could detect viruses quickly

Excerpt Technology being developed by Wright State University researchers has the potential to detect new flu viruses at public sites such as airports, immediately alerting health officials to their arrival and reducing the possibility of an outbreak, school officials said. … Continue reading →

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Wright State prof honored

From the Dayton Daily News: Julian Gomez-Cambronero, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, has been named the Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research, the university announced. Named after Wright State’s … Continue reading →

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Wright State president speaks locally

Excerpt Wright State University President Dr. David Hopkins was in Van Wert Tuesday to report on the good things happening in Ohio higher education, and also talked about the challenges ahead for Ohio’s colleges and universities. Hopkins brought with him … Continue reading →

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Physicians of Tomorrow Awards

From the Dayton Daily News: The American Medical Association Foundation named two Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine students, Kyle Davis and John Corker, as recipients of 2013 Physicians of Tomorrow Awards. Davis was one of 15 recipients nationwide … Continue reading →

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Value of college increases in Ohio

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins and Dan Krane, president of Wright State Faculty, published a column “Value of college increases in Ohio” in the Youngstown Vindicator. “Never before has the value of a college education been questioned more,” … Continue reading →

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