Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Dayton Daily News: Mental health is a community problem, panelists say at Wright State event

The Dayton Daily News joined Wright State University and the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association in sponsoring the program

The five-member panel of a Mental Health Matters event at Wright State University told the nearly 300-person crowd that the mental health problems in the area urgently need to be addressed during the event Tuesday. The panel raised four main … Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State sees enrollment continue to climb

The local university continues to see a rosy picture of growth among its students

Excerpt Wright State’s enrollment has increased nearly 10% since 2022 and its president cited the work by the university to reduce students barriers to attend as a reason for the growth. “The colleges, the faculty and the staff, the amount … Continue reading

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Wright State’s Master of Public Health program to celebrate 20th anniversary

Wright State University’s public health program will celebrate 20 years of excellence this year, starting with a kick-off event and reception on Thursday, Sept. 26. Continue reading

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WDPR interviews visual artist slated to visit Wright State

Emily Momohara, a visual artist whose film “Namba” will be screened at Wright State University on Sept. 18, was interviewed on “ArtsFocus” on WDPR Discover Classical. Wright State’s School of Fine and Performing Arts and the Asian and Native American … Continue reading

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Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year

The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Enrollment Management, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, Medicine, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Success, Undergraduate |

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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