Wright State Headlines
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Aug 5
Mass food distribution scheduled for Wright State Nutter Center on Aug. 7
The Foodbank will host a mass food distribution for people in the Greene County area who need food assistance on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading
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Aug 5
A special type of ‘family medicine’
Three members of the Stefko family — Joe III and his children Jordan and Joe IV — share a special bond as Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine graduates, continuing a legacy of compassionate care and medical excellence. Continue reading
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Aug 1
Wright State graduates receive free school supplies to jump start their teaching careers
New Wright State teacher education graduates received free classroom supplies through a partnership with Crayons to Classrooms to help them prepare for their first year in the classroom. Continue reading
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Jul 31
Nursing and Health Careers Camp at Wright State gives high school students hands-on experience
The Wright State and Premier Health Nursing and Health Careers Camp immersed 46 high school students in hands-on medical training and eye-opening experiences that sparked their passion for health care careers. Continue reading
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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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Faculty & Staff
Strategic planning process will create ongoing dialogue at Wright State
Thousands of Wright State community members can shape the university’s future through a new strategic planning process that the university hopes will become part of the leadership culture. Continue reading
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine names Brenda Roman associate dean for medical education
Brenda Roman, who had served as assistant dean for medical education and educational research, was instrumental in the development of the WrightCurriculum. Continue reading
Lake Campus to open new Agriculture and Water Quality Center
Wright State University’s Lake Campus will celebrate the opening of its Agriculture and Water Quality Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 2. Continue reading
Wright State professor Travis Doom earns prestigious teaching award from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society
Doom was recognized “for tremendous contributions to computer science and engineering through a balanced career incorporating research, mentoring of students, curriculum, pedagogy development and service.” Continue reading
Wright State physicians and faculty named 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America
Five of the 43 physicians are Boonshoft School of Medicine alumni, and nine are alumni of the medical school’s residency programs. Continue reading
Clinical assistant professor committed to fighting blindness in developing nations
Boonshoft School of Medicine’s Zaiba Malik has traveled to India, Fiji and Ecuador on medical mission trips, performing cataract surgeries and teaching local eye care providers. Continue reading
KnoEmoji empire
Wright State researchers develop database that promises to improve emoji communication
Researchers at Wright State’s Kno.e.sis developed EmojiNet, a comprehensive resource to help people understand and interpret the various meanings of emojis. Continue reading
2017 Employee Recognition recipients
Wright State recognizes employees who have completed between 10 and 40 years of service with the university. Continue reading
Researchers may have found way to treat weakness in patients following critical illness
The research may provide the first-ever therapy for weakness acquired by patients in intensive care units. Continue reading
In a good light
Wright State’s Elliott Brown and Weidong Zhang help develop promising new semiconductor for LED lighting
Research by Wright State physicists led to a scientific breakthrough that promises to make the LED lighting more efficient and affordable. Continue reading
