Author Archives: Wright State Media Team

Wright State alum Robert Pollard’s 1978 no-hitter in the news again

Robert Pollard, the leader of the Dayton-based indie rock band Guided by Voices, threw a no-hitter as a pitcher on the Wright State baseball team. Continue reading

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Wright State stages ‘Magic Fire’ regional premiere

Excerpt The regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s drama “The Magic Fire” opens Thursday at Wright State University. Originally premiered in 1997 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and notably performed at Canada’s Shaw Festival in 2006, “Magic Fire” is a semi-autobiographical, … Continue reading

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Inside the White House 3

A blog by Wright State student Spencer Brannon

Part of the series: Inside the White House

This is the third in a series of articles describing Wright State student Spencer Brannon’s experiences as an intern for the Executive Office of the President at the White House. For national security and various legal reasons, I can’t describe … Continue reading

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Inside the White House 2

A blog by Wright State student Spencer Brannon

Part of the series: Inside the White House

This is the second in a series of articles describing Wright State student Spencer Brannon’s experiences as an intern for the Executive Office of the President at the White House. In any big city, there’s always a lot going on. … Continue reading

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Wright State University statement on proposed boycott of Israeli higher education

As President of Wright State University, I am honored to stand with the leaders of our sister institutions in opposition to any boycott of Israeli higher education. In our mission statement, we assert our commitment to diversity. To us, diversity … Continue reading

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Wright State set to scoop local flavors on campus

The Wright State University community will soon be able to purchase one of the region’s favorite treats—ice cream from Young’s Jersey Dairy. Continue reading

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HR Certification Preparation Course offered at Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business

Register by Sat. Jan. 25, 2014

Register for Wright State University’s Human Resources Management National Certification Preparation Course by January 25… Continue reading

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Brilliance lost

An essay by David A. Petreman, professor of Spanish language and Latin American literature

On Stefan Pugh’s office door is a plaque that reads “Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research,” a declaration not only of this professor’s remarkable accomplishments… Continue reading

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2013 Christmas for Kids toy drive kicks off

Part of the series: A Season of Giving

Photo of toy donations for the Christmas for Kids toy drive at Wright State.

Festive, colorfully wrapped barrels are popping up around the Dayton campus as part of the annual Christmas for Kids toy drive. Continue reading

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Student on the Scene—Giving Tuesday

Graphic logo for the Wright State Newsroom series Student on the Scene

Wright State hosted Giving Tuesday and kicked off the Fund4WrightState campaign to raise enough money to fund full tuition for four students. Continue reading

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