Around Campus

Army impresses Wright State assistant dean, changing old perceptions

Lillian Johnson, Wright State University's assistant dean for academic advising and transfer services with University College got some hot shooting tips during her trip to San Antonio.

No fan of firearms, Lillian Johnson last week cradled a 12-gauge shotgun in her hands trying to shoot skeet whizzing across the field at the San Antonio Gun Club. Continue reading

Wheelchair basketball athletes show skills at Wright State

Local reality TV star James Terpenning talks about sport

It’s a cross between ballet and bumper cars.

Wheelchair basketball athletes dribble, pass and shoot while skillfully steering and spinning their way through defenders, setting picks and boxing out. Continue reading

Iconic paintings, abstract photography, paper prints highlight 2011 Wright State faculty art exhibition

Diane Fitch is professor of painting and drawing in the Art and Art History Department. In the exhibited paintings she borrows gestures and configurations from medieval and Renaissance paintings and from Gothic relief sculpture.

From January 23 to March 6, 2011, the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries will feature the work of Wright State University art faculty Diane Fitch, Tracy Longley-Cook and Danielle Rante. Continue reading

Wright State helps collect toys for Miami Valley Kids

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Toys donated to FLOC by the Wright State community.

The Wright State community responded in a big way this holiday for the need to deliver presents to children that might not have otherwise received any gifts. Continue reading

Raiders prepare to “Blackout” Crusaders

The Raiders have won their last 13 games at Wright State's Nutter Center.

Black paw prints in the tunnels.

The rock is getting a fresh coat of black paint.

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Autistic student blogger gets national attention

On her blog, Wright State University student Lisa Daxer touches on typical blog-like topics such as school, work and exercise. But the defining subject of her blog is autism—because she has it. Continue reading

Service-learning inspires students, assists community

Megan Grilliot, a Wright State student pursuing a degree in social work, was unsure just what career path she wanted to take, but once she began to tutor children at Westwood Elementary in Dayton, her mind was made up. “I … Continue reading

Small business center best in state

SBDC wins state award photo

The Ohio Department of Development has recognized Wright State’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) with the 2010 Center Performance Award for best performance out of 38 centers throughout Ohio. Wright State received the award for its client interactions and the … Continue reading

National Science Olympiad coming to Wright State

Dr. Hopkins speaking at Science Olympiad press conference

Wright State University announced on Dec. 1 that it has been selected as the site for the National Science Olympiad Tournament, which pits teams of bright young students from around the country in science and engineering competitions that often involve … Continue reading