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
Wright State University program helps teach students to launch businesses
College programs that teach students how to start their own businesses are becoming more popular in part because the sluggish economy is limiting the number of job opportunities at existing businesses, officials said. Last fall, Wright State created a Master’s … Continue reading
Intelligence analyst school expanding course offerings in 2011
A school organized to help train the next generation of intelligence analysts for government and industry jobs is expanding its course offerings in 2011, including day and night offerings, post-graduate instruction and additional software training. DaytonDailyNews.com →
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
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
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 →
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
Lang Hong receives International Education Award
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
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
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
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
