Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Festival of Flight canceled for 2020, will return in 2021

The inaugural Festival of Flight in October 2019 welcomed more than 4,000 visitors to Wright State’s Dayton Campus. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Coronavirus, Home news sidebar, News |

Bill Rickert, longtime faculty member and administrator, dies

A spirited member of the Wright State family for 45 years, Bill Rickert served as professor of communication, associate dean and interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and associate provost. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Military & Veterans, News |

Student Government calls for unity at Wright State

The Student Government Association called for unity in the Wright State community and urged support for opportunities for students, including through intercollegiate athletics and student organizations. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Athletics, Home news sidebar, News |

Foodbank to hold mass food distribution at Wright State Nutter Center June 10

The Foodbank will return to the Wright State University Nutter Center for a mass food distribution on Wednesday, June 10, from noon to 2 p.m. Continue reading

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College of Business dean talks to Dayton Daily News about rebooting the economy

Thomas Traynor, professor of economics and dean of the Raj Soin College of Business, was interviewed by the Dayton Daily News about the reopening of the economy in the Dayton region and around Ohio and how long financial pain will … Continue reading

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Dayton 24/7 Now: Wright State economist talks about rising grocery prices

Kevin Willardsen, an assistant professor of economics in the Raj Soin College of Business, was interviewed by Dayton 24/7 Now about rising grocery prices. “People’s preferences are changing and the initial structure of production was geared towards preferences pre-COVID,” he … Continue reading

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Wright State employees honored for excellence

Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university. Continue reading

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Learn more about potential majors through Wright State’s Spotlight series

Prospective students can explore potential majors and learn more about Wright State during our online Spotlight series. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Coronavirus, Engineering & Computer Science, Enrollment Management, Health and Exercise Sciences, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Online Education, Science & Mathematics, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Wright State to issue CARES Act funds to eligible students

Wright State will help students impacted by the coronavirus pandemic by disbursing more than $5 million in federal funds to eligible students this month. Continue reading

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Campus Recreation raises funds for students, honors graduates with Driveway 5K

Campus Recreation staff organized Driveway 5K to raise funds for students in need and honor members of the class of 2020. Continue reading

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