Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Dayton Daily News: Wright State Theatre plans ‘Our Town,’ ‘Carrie’ and more for 2024-25 season

Wright State University Theatre and Dance’s 2024-2025 season will be comprised of timeless drama, hilarious comedy, and classic and contemporary musicals. “In a season which features stories of rising independence, tragic consequences, love, and secretive trickery, audiences will experience one … Continue reading →

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Wright State, Air Force Research Laboratory collaborate on novel cognitive performance research project

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State researcher Sherif Elbasiouny and Justin Estepp, a Ph.D. in engineering student, are collaborating on a novel cognitive performance research project for the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading →

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Intel Sponsored Summer Internship Program, offered by Central State and hosted by Wright State, to train students in semiconductor manufacturing

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Thirty-five high school and college students will spend two months at Wright State University developing their skills in semiconductor manufacturing and fabrication during the Intel Sponsored Summer Internship Program. Continue reading →

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WYSO Public Radio: Wright State students on trip save a life at Yellowstone National Park

Good timing and lifeguard skills helped two Wright State University students save a woman’s life. This spring during a trip to Yellowstone National Park, Hannah Mesa and Silas Hoam were leading a group to the natural hot springs. They saw … Continue reading →

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Wright State vice president and faculty member featured on WYSO’s Race Project

Matthew Chaney, Ed.D., vice president for inclusive excellence, talked with Andrew Strombeck, Ph.D., professor of English, as part of The Race Project on WYSO Public Radio. The Race Project invites two everyday people from the Miami Valley to talk about … Continue reading →

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Wright State alum Tilly Evans-Krueger wins award for best dancer in Broadway show

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Tilly Evans-Krueger received the 2024 Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show for her performance in “The Outsiders.” Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Former Wright State outfielder hits longest home run in baseball this season

Excerpt Former Wright State University outfielder Peyton Burdick, who the Cincinnati Reds claimed off waivers in April, hit the longest home run in baseball — at any level — this season on Tuesday. Burdick’s home run for the Triple-A Louisville Bats … Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State to offer 7 new undergraduate degrees

Excerpt Wright State University is offering seven undergraduate degrees that are either new or restructured, including one associate’s degree at the Lake Campus in Mercer County. The university also is offering multiple programs as well as micro credentials, a series … Continue reading →

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Wright State Libraries honor graduating students as 2024 Top Scholars

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Seven Top Scholars were awarded a book in their subject area that is now a permanent part of the Wright State University Libraries’ collection. Continue reading →

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Top-seeded Wright State will host 2024 Horizon League baseball tournament after capturing regular season title

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

No. 1 seed Wright State will play its first game in the Horizon League baseball tournament on May 23 at 11 a.m. at Nischwitz Stadium. Continue reading →

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