Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Wright State launches unique leadership academy for undergraduate students

The Ascend Leadership Academy will help Wright State students increase their leadership potential, career success and their capacity to create a positive impact in the Dayton region and beyond. Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: Storytelling and schools: Wright State’s 2024-25 visual arts season opens with two photo exhibitions

Excerpt Wright State University’s 2024-25 visual arts season has opened with photography exhibitions examining storytelling and elementary schools in Toledo. “ReWritten: Photographers Reshaping the Narrative” and “Elementary: Photographs by Daniel McInnis” are on display through Nov. 2 in the Stein … Continue reading

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Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine bolstering local public health workforce

The Boonshoft School of Medicine is collaborating with health departments in southwest Ohio to help prepare the next generation of public health leaders and skilled practitioners. Continue reading

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Wright State to host panel discussion on addressing ‘Mental Health Matters’ on Sept. 17

Wright State, the Dayton Daily News and the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association will host an event about mental health and strategies to improve access to treatment, crisis response and recovery support. Continue reading

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WYSO Public Radio: Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine starts new fellowship for addiction care

The Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine aims to help those struggling with substance use disorder by training physicians to provide addiction care. It’s a program to support those at risk and in recovery … Continue reading

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‘Our Town,’ ‘Carrie,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ highlight Wright State Theatre’s 2024–25 season

Wright State University Theatre will present a season of thoughtful drama, riotous comedy, and classic and contemporary musicals during the 2024–2025 academic year. Continue reading

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Wright State Stein Galleries presenting two photo exhibitions through Nov. 2

Wright State’s Stein Galleries opens the fall semester with photography exhibitions exploring storytelling and elementary schools in Toledo. Continue reading

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WYSO Public Radio: Rise of medical marijuana detailed in Wright State professor’s new book

Lee Hannah, Ph.D., professor of political science at Wright State University, talked to WYSO Public Radio about his new book, “Green Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States.” “Green Rush” looks at the de-stigmatization of marijuana and … Continue reading

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Dayton Business Journal: Wright State uses $1.4M grant to create in-demand jobs

A local university received a grant to be used towards workforce development. Wright State University secured a $1.4 million grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of its Super RAPIDS regional program. This program is focused on … Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: Founding member of Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine leaves the school $1.7 million

A local doctor and a founding member of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine left the school a gift of $1.7 million as part of his estate, which will go toward funding scholarships for medical students. Dr. William … Continue reading

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