Around Campus

Wright State’s LEAP Intensive English Program earns highest accreditation

LEAP students

The LEAP Intensive English program, which provides international students with the language skills to be successful, has received the highest level of accreditation from the nation’s accrediting agency. Continue reading

WSRI hosts summit on health and human performance research

Joseph Houpt with poster presentation

The Health and Human Performance Research Summit combined the capabilities of academia, industry and government with the science and technology expertise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading

Spring 2015 commencement in photos

Wright State University honored more than 2,100 graduating students at its 81st commencement ceremony May 2. Continue reading

Wright Brothers Collection featured in ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ story

Dawne Dewey with David McCullough

Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives hosted David McCullough and a “CBS Sunday Morning” crew for an interview on the author’s new Wright brothers book. Continue reading

Wright State President Hopkins tells graduates to go out in the world and shine

President Hopkins greeting students

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins urged graduates to “do good and inspire others” during the university’s commencement ceremony May 2. Continue reading

Wright State students initiate relief effort for Nepal

Wright State Nepalese students, the Inter Cultural Exchange and the University Center for International Education will sponsor a fundraiser for the people of Nepal on May 1. Continue reading

Wright State Musical Theatre/Acting Preparatory Program to hold summer camp

Wright State summer theatre camp “The Road to Broadway” is open to students ages 12-18 and will run July 6 to 11. Continue reading

Black engineering group helps prepares students for successful careers

Members of the Wright State chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers

The Wright State chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers helps prepare students for successful careers as engineers. Continue reading

New Wright State initiative will boost multibillion dollar defense/intelligence industries

Cassie Barlow

Excerpt Wright State University is ramping up efforts to tackle the looming shortage in defense, aerospace and intelligence workers. The school recently put three organizations under one umbrella — a new Center for Workforce Development in Beavercreek — to coordinate … Continue reading

Navigating the campus underground

Wright State tunnels between Fawcett and Oelman

Excerpt For graduating senior Dan Darkow, who has spinal muscular atrophy and has been in a wheelchair since age 3, the underground connections between 20 of the 22 academic buildings simply allow for easy access. “The tunnels offer a flat … Continue reading