Wright State Headlines
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May 15
Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series
Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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May 12
Marty Sexton appointed dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services
Marty Sexton previously served as acting dean and associate dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services. Continue reading
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May 12
Eye in the sky
Wright State’s Police Department adds new innovative drone technology to enhance campus safety. Continue reading
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May 9
Wright State media highlights, May 3–9
Wright State made headlines this week with media coverage highlighting commencement celebrations, student success, alumni achievements and faculty expertise. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Jim Hannah
Earth Angels
These three alumni work to create a culture of environmental responsibility–on campus and beyond
green machinist A year after the Cuyahoga River caught fire, Earth Day was born. 1970. It was the first wave of the environmental movement, and high school senior Linda Ramey was riding it. Since then, Ramey has made a colorful … Continue reading
Fuel Efficient
Stephen Hightower builds petroleum-distribution business into a national powerhouse
When Stephen Hightower applied for a sales position at Armco Steel after graduating from high school, he had good reason to think he would get the job. After all, he had been heavily involved in his family’s cleaning business—interfacing with … Continue reading
Six Degrees of Education
One diploma just isn’t enough for lifelong learner
Seventy-two-year-old Tom Miller collected six sheepskins—bachelor’s degrees in political science, international studies, liberal studies, modern languages, anthropology, and geography—when he took the stage at the June commencement. “I’m a student of learning,” Miller said. “I used the courses as a … Continue reading
Small-town girl launches English career at Wright State
When 17-year-old Elise Hartzell was making pizzas or running the register at the Morning Star Convenience Store in the tiny northwest Ohio village of Melrose, she daydreamed of becoming a college English professor. Continue reading
President Hopkins: Wright State will be “relentless” in building an entrepreneurial university
During a gathering of the region’s top business leaders, Wright State President David R. Hopkins announced that the school plans to transform itself into an entrepreneurial university and will be relentless in doing so. Continue reading
Wright State Nutter Center: Economic engine, university ambassador
The Nutter Center is an economic engine for the region, putting money into the pockets of motels, shops and restaurants. Continue reading
Ohio State University President Gordon Gee, faculty bring traveling tour to Wright State
Ohio State University President Gordon Gee and a host of faculty and administrators from the university visited Wright State to network and explore new partnerships. Continue reading
Engineering students soak up African culture in bringing solar power to medical clinic
When a group of Wright State engineering students went to central Africa for a project in June, they pretty much accomplished what they expected to… Continue reading
Wright State strengthens its Turkish connection
An expedition to Turkey by a Dayton-area delegation that included Wright State University produced Memoranda of Understandings with several Turkish universities. Continue reading
Wright State grad finds fame as python hunter
Growing up on an Ohio farm, Shawn Heflick was bitten by snake fever at the age of 7 when he saw his first Garter snake. Continue reading
