Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

2025 Spirit of Innovation

Kim Schneider and Sarah Umbdenstock, social media coordinators

Part of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence

With a passion for fun and authentic storytelling, Social Media Coordinators Kim Schneider and Sarah Umbdenstock have re-energized Wright State’s social media with fresh, student-focused content. Continue reading

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2025 Spirit of Wright State University

Alex Sogard, head baseball coach

Part of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence

Head Baseball Coach Alex Sogard has built a program that not only wins championships but also exemplifies sportsmanship, academic excellence and character. Continue reading

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2025 Student Success Champion

Rachelle Dancy, assistant director for transfer admission and success

Part of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence

Rachelle Dancy, assistant director for transfer admission and success, is a trusted guide for transfer students, offering personal support that makes each one feel seen, valued and welcomed. Continue reading

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Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence

Wright State recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence. Continue reading

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Wright State MBA named one of nation’s best on-campus programs by Princeton Review

The Princeton Review has named Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business one of the nation’s Best On-Campus MBA Programs for 2025, recognizing its affordability, flexibility and strong academic reputation. Continue reading

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Wright State media highlights, Aug. 25–29

Recent media coverage highlighted Wright State’s community impact, including a mobile street medicine clinic, a nursing professor’s expertise on AI in health care and education and an engineering technology degree pathway developed with Sinclair College. Continue reading

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Dayton Business Journal: Sinclair College, Wright State launch engineering technology degree transfer pathway

Two of the largest higher education institutions in the Dayton area are joining forces to meet a critical workforce demand for the region. Sinclair College and Wright State University have launched a new transfer pathway program, giving students a direct … Continue reading

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Wright State nursing professor featured in Dayton Daily News on AI’s impact in health care and education

Yi-Hui Lee, Ph.D., professor of nursing at Wright State University, was featured in a Dayton Daily News article about the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and health care. Lee, who spoke on the topic at several national conferences … Continue reading

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Wright State and Sinclair College partner to launch engineering technology degree pathway

Wright State University and Sinclair Community College have launched a new transfer pathway that allows Sinclair students to seamlessly continue into Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program to meet growing regional workforce demands. Continue reading

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New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season

Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading

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