Wright State Headlines
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Feb 26
Walking through open doors
From engineering classrooms at Wright State to executive roles in global industry, Annette Clayton credits her alma mater with shaping the mindset that guided her decades-long career. Continue reading
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Feb 24
Adventures await
The Adventure Summit celebrated a 20-year partnership between Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State, turning the Student Union into a hub of outdoor learning, hands-on challenges and student storytelling. Continue reading
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Feb 20
Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers
Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading
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Feb 18
Wright State student-athletes make a lasting impact on local family with more to come
Over the past year, nearly 200 Wright State University student-athletes and coaches logged close to 1,000 volunteer hours helping to build a home for a local family through Habitat for Humanity. Continue reading
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Feb 13
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Wright State Media Team
Trustees approve president to enter into contract with faculty union based on term sheet
Trustees urge faculty union to hold full membership vote
The Wright State University Board of Trustees today ratified new proposed contract terms for bargaining unit faculty members represented by AAUP-WSU. Continue reading
Wright State Board of Trustees offers contract to AAUP-WSU
Trustees poised to vote on offer Feb. 3, ask full union membership to vote too
The proposed contract represents two consecutive labor contracts that would provide labor peace through June 2023. Continue reading
Health care benefits critical to Wright State’s long-term financial recovery
An article in today’s Dayton Daily News identified health care as the principal issue impacting the negotiations between Wright State University and the AAUP-WSU as they work toward a new contract. Continue reading
Wright State University, union leadership meeting to negotiate
“I was encouraged by the progress made last night and look forward to continuing negotiations with the union,” said President Cheryl B. Schrader. Continue reading
Statement from Wright State University President Cheryl B. Schrader regarding State Employment Relations Board decision
“We are committed to providing our students the high quality and affordable education they sought by enrolling at Wright State University.” Continue reading
Statement from Wright State University Board of Trustees Chairman Doug Fecher
“The university stands ready to negotiate a successor agreement for immediate implementation.” Continue reading
Wright State files for state labor board to determine AAUP-WSU strike is unauthorized
A SERB ruling in favor of the university would require the AAUP-WSU to immediately cease and desist all strike activity. Continue reading
Tuition refund period for full-term classes extended to Feb. 1
The deadline to drop/withdraw and receive a full refund has been extended to Feb. 1 at 5:00 p.m. Continue reading
More AAUP-WSU faculty report to their classrooms
Students should continue to attend class in accordance with their regular class schedule or complete class assignments as directed. Continue reading
About 80% of Wright State classes held today without issue, 40% of represented faculty committed to working
Students should continue to attend class in accordance with their regular class schedule or complete class assignments as directed. Continue reading
