Author Archives: Kris Sproles

Champions for children

Wright State’s Raiderthon receives community engagement award at a national leadership conference

Raiderthon and the student organization behind it, the Wright State Miracle Makers, were honored with a community engagement award. Continue reading

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Groove thing

Wright State’s Dayton Campus is electric for First Weekend activities

Wright State University students opened the Fall Semester with First Weekend on the Dayton Campus. Continue reading

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Home sweet home

Over 200 Wright State University staff, faculty and student volunteers welcomed new and returning residential students to the Dayton Campus during Operation Move-In. Continue reading

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Discovering campus

First-year Wright State students find adventure and friendship before start of fall classes

Wright State University students participated in a unique wilderness experience called Freshman Outdoor Orientation Trip: Discover. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Campus Recreation, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Perfect buyer

Wright State sells 10 acres of land to improve the water quality at Grand Lake St. Marys and impact the community and wildlife

Ten acres of land near the Lake Campus’ Agriculture and Water Quality Education Center will be converted to wetlands to protect Grand Lake St. Marys and provide a space for students to conduct research. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Biology, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Lake Campus, News, Research, Science & Mathematics, Undergraduate, Videos |

‘The greatest thing ever’

Wright State men’s basketball team hopes to make a lasting impact with school visit

Students at The Goddard School in Beavercreek got a rare chance to exercise, dribble and pass basketballs with the Wright State men’s basketball team. Continue reading

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Lab learners

Wright State partners with several organizations to give high school students a taste of biomanufacturing

The first Dayton bioManufacturing Awareness and Discovery Experience (DaytonMADE) camp took place at Wright State University. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Science & Mathematics, Videos |

Tackling connections

Wright State University alumnus hopes his love for teaching and coaching will impact students' lives

Scott Steiner, a coach and administrator in Mad River Local Schools in Riverside, is the district’s new athletic director. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Leadership Studies in Education & Organizations, News, Teacher Education, Videos |

Serving love

Former Wright State alumnus and tennis player Sudan Dewan helps fuel student-athletes' success

The new Dewan Family Fueling Station in the Setzer Pavilion will provide snacks and protein for Wright State student-athletes after strength-training workouts. Continue reading

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Premier partnership

Hands-on camp for high school students hopes to fill local nursing shortage

In partnership with Premier Health, Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services hosted a summer camp for high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing nursing in college.   Continue reading

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