Wright State Headlines
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Aug 29
Fall funhouse
Fall Fest, the annual celebration that highlights Weeks of Welcome at Wright State University, brought thousands of students, staff and faculty together for a carnival-themed day filled with fun, music, food and free giveaways. Continue reading
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Aug 28
WOW factor
Weeks of Welcome helps new and transfer students transition to college life with activities designed to build community and support student success. Continue reading
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Aug 27
Wright State and Sinclair College partner to launch engineering technology degree pathway
Wright State University and Sinclair Community College have launched a new transfer pathway that allows Sinclair students to seamlessly continue into Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program to meet growing regional workforce demands. Continue reading
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Aug 26
From classroom to hall of fame
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading
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Aug 25
New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season
Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Jim Hannah
Campus food pantry opening for Wright State students
It’s becoming a familiar scene on television news reports. Cans and jars of donated soups, tuna, peanut butter and other foods are being sorted and boxed by volunteers in hopes of nursing the needy through tough times. Continue reading
Extreme skier, acclaimed environmentalist Alison Gannett to speak at Wright State
Alison Gannett, world champion extreme skier, founder of The Save Our Snow Foundation… Continue reading
Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center marks 40th anniversary
1971. The Congressional Black Caucus was organized… Continue reading
Wheelchair basketball athletes show skills at Wright State
Local reality TV star James Terpenning talks about sport
It’s a cross between ballet and bumper cars.
Wheelchair basketball athletes dribble, pass and shoot while skillfully steering and spinning their way through defenders, setting picks and boxing out. Continue reading
Wright State researchers to create culture-specific virtual humans for Army
You’re a freshly minted high school grad strolling down the street of your small Ohio hometown, giving a nod to the village barber, your former coach and the girl next door. Continue reading
Wright State researcher wins prestigious history book award
Intrigued by a magazine article that described the laying of a communications cable that snaked across the ocean floor from England to Japan, Jonathan Reed Winkler, Ph.D., began researching what would become an award-winning book. Continue reading
Coin flip charted career path for director of Wright State Research Institute
After Mary and Ryan Fendley graduated from Indiana University, they were faced with a career decision that confronts many couples – whose career to follow first. Continue reading
Virtual combat training
It’s a world within a world.
Inside that world, enemy snipers rain their fire down on U.S. soldiers as they patrol the streets of some strange and faraway urban war zone. Continue reading
Wright State-led consortium wins multimillion-dollar Air Force human-performance contracts
Air Force contracts of up to $6.4 million for research designed to improve human performance in dealing with terrorist threats, combat fatigue and other defense issues have been awarded to Wright State University and a regional consortium of companies. Continue reading
