Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Wright State reduces costs for students on university health plan

The new insurance plan provides students with the same benefits as previous years with a new preventive dental plan while reducing premiums by 26.5%. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, International Students, News, Residence Life & Housing, Student Health Services, Undergraduate |

Learn why it’s a great time to be a Raider at Wright State’s open house July 23

Future students and their families can learn more about Wright State, explore majors and programs, and tour campus during Raider Open House. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, News, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Wright State receives $1.45 million grant to analyze data from Ohio opioid and substance abuse treatment program

The Boonshoft School of Medicine is playing a key role in a state program that provides prevention, treatment and recovery services for Ohioans with opioid and stimulant use disorders. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Medical Research, Medicine, News, Research |

Wright State to issue $14.5 million in new federal funds to help eligible students during pandemic

Wright State will distribute emergency relief grants to students during the Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Semesters. Continue reading

Posted in Coronavirus, Home news sidebar, News |

Lake Campus to expand advanced manufacturing training programs with new Workforce Development Center

Lake Campus will expand its advanced manufacturing and robotics programs and offer more credentials, certificates and apprenticeship opportunities through the Workforce Development Center. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Engineering & Computer Science, Facilities & Planning, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News |

Wright State extends deadline for scholarships for first-year students

First-Year Scholarships are available to eligible new students who enroll directly from high school for the 2021–2022 academic year. Continue reading

Posted in Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, News, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Wright State acting major Megan Ledford wins playwriting competition

Senior Megan Ledford won the Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition, sponsored by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Wright State trustees approve fiscal year 2022 budget

Wright State’s three-year budget plan guides operations, realigns expenditures with revenues, and supports the university’s academic mission as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading

Posted in Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News |

Survey about learning experiences during pandemic influencing academic plans at Wright State

The surveys have helped the university learn what faculty and students experienced while teaching and taking remote courses. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Coronavirus, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Online Education |

Madhavi Kadakia named interim vice provost for research at Wright State

Madhavi Kadakia is chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and associate dean of research affairs of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Home news sidebar, Medical Research, Medicine, News, Research, Science & Mathematics |