Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

WDTN reports on Red Cross mural created by Wright State grad

Excerpt The Red Cross Dayton chapter is celebrating its 100th anniversary in a big way. The chapter will uncover a giant mural painted by Katie Puthoff, a recent graduate from Wright State University. Puthoff painted a mural of two iconic … Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News profiles debut poetry collection by Wright State grad

Excerpt “Poetry is a mystical thing to me,” explains Rita Coleman, a local poet who lives in rural Greene County. Rita’s debut collection of poetry, “And Yet,” will be published in August by Finishing Line Press. “The title of the … Continue reading

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Lucky break

Wright State senior and Air Force veteran Lilia Barberi discovered passion for nursing after basic training injury

After serving as a medic at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Lilia Barberi is preparing for a career in nursing through Wright State’s Veteran Bachelor of Science Nursing program option. Continue reading

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Fairborn Daily Herald reports on Wright State community service project in Nicaragua

Excerpt Families in Nicaragua sometimes have to walk for hours for clean drinking water. Twenty-four Wright State University students decided to help, spending a week working alongside the community to not only change the lives of the families they helped, … Continue reading

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Tom Archdeacon profiles medical school grad, basketball star Alison Bales

Excerpt In mid-March of 2007, the 6-foot-7 Bales — a graduate of Beavercreek High and Duke University — walked onto the stage at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland’s Public Square for the first round of the WNBA Draft and was … Continue reading

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WYSO reports on Wright State student breathing new life into historic ‘mixed-race’ settlement of Longtown

In southwest Ohio, about a mile from the Indiana state line, a long-forgotten town with a special place in African American history is struggling to be reborn. Longtown was established nearly 200 years ago in what is now Greenville. The … Continue reading

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Wright State Model UN team honored by Ohio House

For the last 38th years, Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned a delegation award at the annual national conference in New York City. Continue reading

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Wright State releases details of proposed FY18 budget

The budget proposal aims to put Wright State in a stronger financial position and ensure the university can continue to provide an excellent and affordable education to students. Continue reading

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Wright State to help laid off employees find new jobs

Excerpt Wright State human resources will offer coaching for displaced employees, according to the school. The department’s goal is to provide laid off employees guidance that aligns with their career paths and interests. The university will host a career fair … Continue reading

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Career expo among services Wright State to offer displaced employees

Human Resources will provide displaced employees guidance and support that aligns with their career paths and interests. Continue reading

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