Wright State Headlines
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Jul 29
Wright State videographer Kris Sproles wins regional Emmy and Ohio journalism award
Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, was honored with a Regional Emmy and an award from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists for his outstanding storytelling and visual journalism. Continue reading
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Jul 24
Wright State’s Lake Campus ranked as Ohio’s best value in higher education
Wright State’s Lake Campus was ranked as the best value among all Ohio colleges and universities by the financial planning website SmartAsset, thanks to its affordability, student success outcomes and financial aid support. Continue reading
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Jul 22
Wright State University earns Collegiate Purple Star renewal for support of military-connected students, veterans
Wright State University was once again recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star campus by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and veterans. Continue reading
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Jul 18
Five friends reunite in Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine
Former College of Science and Mathematics Dean’s Circle leaders Gabbie Ramos, Cassie Poeppelman, Hannah Baumgardner, Hannah Davidson and Rahul Shah will continue their shared journey as classmates at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
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Jul 17
Wright State’s successful baseball season fuels excitement at youth summer camps
Young athletes flocked to Wright State’s baseball, soccer and basketball camps this summer, energized by the university’s athletic success and upgraded facilities. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Reinventing Wright State focus of strategic planning mini-summit 3
Sharing … explaining … listening … collaborating are hallmarks of the university’s strategic planning mini-summits. Continue reading
Wright State flute players record new composition for major woodwind publisher
A publisher asked the flute students to record “Ocean Suite for Flute Choir” after watching them perform last August at the largest annual flute event in the world. Continue reading
Developing action plans focus of June 22 strategic planning mini-summit
During the June 22 mini-summit, the strategic initiative working groups will explore the proposed projects, outlining the scope of activities and the potential benefits. Continue reading
Wright State pilot project on textbooks, online access saved students almost twice what was estimated
Wright State will expand the pilot program this fall, involving 40 courses impacting 120 sections and up to 6,105 students with a savings estimate of $651,000. Continue reading
Wright State pumps $1.5 billion into economy, supports over 20,000 jobs, according to new higher education study
Wright State University adds $1.5 billion annually to the region’s economy and supports more than 20,000 jobs through its spending on operations and research and through spending by students, visitors and alumni, according to a new economic impact study. Continue reading
Wright State expects to post multimillion-dollar budget surpluses after years of deficits
Wright State will post a $7.2 million budget surplus this year and has crafted a fiscal 2019 budget with a $3 million surplus that earmarks funds for strategic investments to bolster tuition revenue and build the university’s future. Continue reading
Gender matters
Wright State assistant professor Adrienne Traxler co-authors equity article in prestigious Physics Today magazine
Adrienne Traxler, assistant professor of physics, examined systemic bias against women in physics and how what physicists can do to improve things. Continue reading
Strategic planning process builds momentum with latest mini-summit
Anyone from the Wright State community can participate in the four remaining strategic planning mini-summits planned for this summer. Continue reading
Power surge
Wright State associate professor Rory Roberts helps engineering students launch careers in aerospace propulsion
Rory Roberts, associate professor of mechanical and materials engineering, designs his courses with hands-on experiences to give his students invaluable real-world lessons. Continue reading
Military expedition
Over 500 military veterans interviewed by Wright State alum Bridget Federspiel as part of history project
Bridget Federspiel works with both high school students and Wright State student veterans to interview U.S. veterans for the Library of Congress. Continue reading
