Author Archives: Wright State Media Team

DBJ: CEO of one of Dayton’s largest woman-owned companies joins Wright State’s board

Dawn Conway, CEO of Boost Engagement LLC, was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to serve an eight-year term on WSU’s board, effective Feb. 22. She succeeds Grace Ramos, former commissioner of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, whose term ended June 30, 2020. Continue reading →

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Board of Trustees approves faculty retrenchment recommendations to align with enrollment needs, preserve Wright State’s delivery of affordable, high-quality public education

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Wright State Media Team

The reduction in positions will occur gradually over an 18-month period and will not hinder the ability of current students to complete their degree programs in a timely manner. Continue reading →

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Beavercreek News-Current: Wright State students administer COVID vaccines in Xenia

A dedicated group of Wright State University nursing students was among those working to administer hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines in Greene County last week. Continue reading →

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Journal-News: Wright State, other schools test wastewater for coronavirus

Those that are infected with coronavirus shed virus particles through their feces when they go to the bathroom. Wastewater testing can detect traces of COVID-19 in sewage up to a week before physical symptoms may occur in a person, and it can detect infections in those that are asymptomatic. Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Boonshoft School of Medicine plans to expand enrollment

The increase will start this coming summer, as the number of applicants accepted expands from 120 to 130 and over five years will expand to 150. Continue reading →

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DBJ: Wright State business dean: Slow start to 2021 should accelerate to ‘rapid recovery’ for Dayton-area economy

Traynor said the early months of 2021 will look a lot like the last few months of 2020 — limited activity by the public reflected by a decrease in spending. Small business owners will likely continue to struggle as a result, even with a new round of relief funding. Continue reading →

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DBJ: Wright State business school dean shares insights in local economy

Dean Traynor recently spoke with the DBJ regarding the local economy and more. Continue reading →

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Fairborn Daily Herald: Boonshoft School of Medicine sponsors COVID-19 vaccine task force virtual symposium

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (BSOM) COVID-19 vaccine task force is hosting a free virtual symposium on COVID-19 vaccines. Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State alums, father-son duo helping battle COVID-19 in same emergency rooms

Working together has its challenges, like constantly getting emails meant for each other, or patients or staff being confused over which Dr. Marriott they were talking to. But working together has also been a continuation of a close father-son bond over medicine. Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State police use No-Shave November fundraiser to donate to Raider food pantry

Wright State University police used a hairy situation to donate items to the Raider Food Pantry. The department participated in No-Shave November, using the money collected during the fundraiser to donate non-perishable food items and toiletries… Continue reading →

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