Author Archives: Wright State Media Team

Raiders win Horizon League Championship, securing trip to NCAA Tournament

Wright State’s men’s basketball team earned its fourth trip to the NCAA Tournament with a 72–71 win over Northern Kentucky in the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Continue reading

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Raiders top Cleveland State, advancing to play Northern Kentucky in Horizon League title game

The Wright State men’s basketball team will play Northern Kentucky for the Horizon League championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament on March 8. Continue reading

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WCPO: Wright State alum from Ukraine riding out Russian invasion while reporting on it

Vladyslav Farapanov was a political science major at Wright State University just a couple of years ago. The Ukraine native was living in Dayton as a college student abroad while learning about international relations. Continue reading

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Dayton.com: Wright State social media director releases romance novel

On Feb. 15, Kathryn Halberg of Springboro released her second book, “Hidden Agenda.” The newest release by the author is the second in a series of books called “The Eller Series.” Continue reading

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Yahoo News: Wright State announces accelerated nursing degree

Wright State is adding a three-year nursing degree to its offerings, with students able to begin the accelerated program in fall 2022. Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State hires two senior positions, looks to fill three more

Wright State recently hired two new staffers in high-level positions, but the university is continuing the search for its next provost and two dean positions. Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: District treasurer, Wright State alumna receives Jesse Haines Award

Ferraro holds a bachelor of science in business from the Raj Soin College of Business

At the Montgomery County Auditor’s Annual Update on Dec. 16, Auditor Karl Keith presented Northmont Treasurer Ann Ferraro with the sixth annual Jesse Haines Award. Continue reading

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Yahoo News: Wright State’s ‘Dunbar: 150′ salutes poet’s birth

Wright State University is marking the 150th anniversary of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s birth with a variety of programming beginning this week and continuing through spring. Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State alumna rockets to fame as barbecue pitmaster

In the bedroom of her Yellow Springs home is a blackened ember from a fire set by renowned barbecue pitmaster Rodney Scott. It’s a good luck charm for Erica Blaire Roby, who looks at it every day as an inspiration and a reminder of how far she’s come. Continue reading

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Dayton.com: Oscar-winning, Centerville-raised Wright State grad reflects on career

Hannah Beachler is the first African American to win an Academy Award for best production design but she’s certain she will not be the last. Continue reading

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