Wright State Headlines
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Oct 13
Wright State alum celebrates 50th birthday while swimming the English Channel
Wright State MBA graduate Amy Wamsley fulfilled a childhood dream by swimming the English Channel. Continue reading
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Oct 10
Wright State research draws attention to behavioral health’s economic impact
Local media spotlight a new Wright State study finding that untreated mental illness costs the greater Dayton region nearly $30 billion a year. Continue reading
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Oct 9
Alumni mentorship program helps new students feel welcome at Wright State
The Alumni Ambassador PACK program pairs experienced alumni with new students to help them feel at home at Wright State. Continue reading
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Oct 8
Educating future educators
More than 150 high school students from six area high schools explored what it means to become an educator during Wright State University’s fourth annual Future Teachers Day. Continue reading
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Oct 8
Student Success Center expands services to support Wright State students
Wright State’s Student Success Center serves as a hub of support for students, offering everything from tutoring and academic coaching to mentorship programs and community-building activities. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Bob Mihalek
Strategic Planning Open House on April 20
The Wright State University community can learn more about the progress of the strategic planning process and provide feedback during the open house. Continue reading
Wright State will offer organizational leadership degree to Edison State students
Students at Edison State Community College’s Piqua Campus can earn a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Wright State without leaving their home campus. Continue reading
Xenia Daily Gazette: Wright State Theatre presenting ‘The Memory of Water’
Wright State University Theatre is wrapping up its theatrical season with the dark comedy “The Memory of Water,” running April 20-22 in the Herbst Theatre. “An insane comedy about tragic misfits,” — that’s what critics called this knockabout family drama, … Continue reading
Xenia Gazette: Wright State to host spring dance concert
The Wright State University Dance Ensemble is slated to share seven premiere works including innovative pieces by guest choreographers Shannon Bramham and Erin Robbins, along with those by WSU Dance Faculty and guests, Dayton Ballet II and Dayton Contemporary Dance … Continue reading
DDN: Wright-Patt, Wright State cooperate on Autism at Work Initiative
April is Autism Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to introduce a new effort at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Air Force Materiel Command is partnering with Wright State University to launch a pilot program called the Autism at … Continue reading
WDTN 2 News: Blanket making marathon at Wright State helps local children
More than 200 students turned out to Wright State University’s Student Union for the Project Linus blanket making marathon on April 5. Project Linus makes blankets for area children who may be sick, traumatized or in need of comfort. “They … Continue reading
New York Times: Wright State historian explains why Donald Trump may be a ‘mustache lover at heart’
In an op-ed column in the New York Times, Christopher Oldstone-Moore, senior lecturer of history at Wright State and a facial hair expert, examines one reason why John Bolton’s appointment as national security adviser is surprising. Oldstone-Moore writes: “Mr. Bolton does not … Continue reading
Community members dream big at strategic planning stakeholder summit
Summit participants identified the community’s cores values, brainstormed new university mission statements, recognized areas they think are institutional strengths and dreamed of projects Wright State could undertake in the future. Continue reading
Symphony for Peace at Wright State to raise awareness of Syrian refugee crisis
Scheduled for March 28, a Symphony for Peace will use dialogue, film, photography and music to explore the refugee crisis caused by the Syrian civil war. Continue reading
Stakeholder summit will create framework for Wright State’s strategic plan
The stakeholder summit will focus on the university’s mission and values, strengths, aspirations and action items and goals to include in the strategic plan. Continue reading
