Author Archives: Wright State Media Team

Companies using branded apps to reach consumers

Advertisers are attempting to break into people’s worlds in innovative ways—even when that world is a virtual farm in a popular online social game. “Some of these brands, rather than trying to broadcast 30-second TV ads, are really getting involved … Continue reading

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Olympic snowboarder's dad to speak at adventure series

Lou Vito, father of Olympic snowboarder and Bellefontaine native Louie Vito, will talk about how he helped his son train to become a world-class athlete during the Adventure Speaker Series today at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. The Five Rivers MetroParks and … Continue reading

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Dayton in top 10 for military retirees

A big announcement by the United Services Automobile Association and Military.com puts Dayton in the top 10. Dayton ranked on the list due to the high number of variables important to military retirees. WDTN.com →

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Jim Brown named executive director of Wright State University’s Nutter Center

James “Jim” W. Brown II, CFE, has been named executive director of Wright State University’s Nutter Center. Brown, 45, who has served as associate director of the center for the past 11 years, has been a facility manager in the … Continue reading

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Lang Hong receives International Education Award

Lang Hong

Lang Hong, professor of electrical engineering, is this year’s recipient of the International Education Award for expanding global awareness and international understanding on the Wright State campus and in the surrounding communities. The award is given by the University Center … Continue reading

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Professor awarded Smithsonian Research Fellowship

Inder Khera, professor of marketing and international business, was recently selected for a Smithsonian Research Fellow designation by the Smithsonian Institution. Khera will conduct consumer research at various museums operated by the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. He is the first … Continue reading

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Honorary degree nominations sought

Each year Wright State University considers the possibility of awarding honorary degrees to individuals whose contributions to society have been truly distinguished. Any faculty or staff member, alumnus or member of the Board of Trustees may submit nominations to the … Continue reading

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The renovation and expansion project at Wright State University–Lake Campus was recognized with a Merit Award in the New Buildings, Additions, Renovations and Restoration category at the 2010 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Ohio Honor Awards. The award was presented … Continue reading

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Even exchange

Dalian Chinese Campus Visit

If you were to develop a model exchange program between American and overseas universities, you would be hard pressed to find a better example than the ties between Wright State University and Dalian Jiaotong University–Information Engineering Institute. Since its beginning … Continue reading

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In Memory of Adrian Rake

Adrian Rake

Adrian Rake, a former faculty member and researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences, passed away November 13. Rake relocated to Saint Croix in the Virgin Islands in 1998, but he always had a special fondness for Wright State, his … Continue reading

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