Around Campus

Wright State takes top honors in March of Dimes awards

Photo of March for Babies Ambassador, DeMarrione “Marri” Dansby, her family, Wright State representatives, and Executive Director of the March of Dimes Dayton office Jacalyn Allen (right of Marri).

The March of Dimes’ 2012 Miami Valley March for Babies fundraising campaign exceeded its goal this year with help from Wright State University. Continue reading

Rinzler Student Sports Complex dedicated, field named after former Wright State president

Photo of Allan and Brenda Rinzler

About two hundred people including donor and namesake Allan Rinzler, Wright State President David R. Hopkins… Continue reading

Wright State names new med school dean

Photo of Marjorie Bowman, M.D., M.P.A.,new dean of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Marjorie Bowman, M.D., M.P.A., professor and founding chair of the… Continue reading

Wright State community remembers Betty Yung

Photo of Wright State professor Betty Yung

Professor Betty Yung, 67, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, June 14. Continue reading

Fire-flinging Raiders light up the region

Photo of Wright State recent graduate Lara Donnelly fire dancing.

By the time they’re in college, most people know not to play with fire. Continue reading

Raider Recon—Commencement

Student reporter Lara Donnelly, host of the monthly video series Raider Recon, takes us behind the scenes at Wright State’s largest Commencement ceremony ever. Continue reading

Wright State trustees approve new budget

By a unanimous vote, the trustees on June 8 passed a resolution approving an annual operating budget of $301 million and a 3.5 percent tuition increase. Continue reading

Wright State students recognized for co-curricular excellence

(L-R) Photo of Honors Director Susan Carrafiello, Wright State President David R. Hopkins, commendation award winner for writing excellence Lara Donnelly and Honors Associate Director Alex Wenning.

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins presented Presidential Commendations for Excellence in Co-Curricular Activities to students Wednesday, June 6, at the Rockafield House on campus. Continue reading

Students, local nonprofits win awards at Wright State Nonprofit Leadership Alliance annual event

Photo of Bruce Kline, president of the board of directors of the Wright State Alumni Association accepting the Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Award on behalf of the association. At right, graduate student Amanda Turner also won a $250 scholarship.

Featuring over $3,500 in cash awards and the largest Wright State certified nonprofit professional class ever, the 2012 Spring Community Recognition Ceremony… Continue reading

Student films on the big screen

Photo of student filmmakers with a camera

The 20th annual Big Lens Film Festival will showcase short films by students in the award-winning Wright State University Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading