Wright State Headlines
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Jul 31
From a homeless shelter to a healthcare lifeline
Wright State alum Jean de Dieu Mukunzi turned his master’s thesis into a nonprofit now helping thousands of immigrants access healthcare and other critical services. Continue reading
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Jul 30
Wright State researcher Madhavi Kadakia helps shape the future of academic medicine
Madhavi Kadakia, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, was recognized for her leadership on the Steering Committee for the Group on Research Advancement and Development. Continue reading
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Jul 29
Wright State outlook revised to positive by Moody’s, reflecting further confidence in the university
Moody’s Investors Service has revised Wright State University’s outlook to positive from stable while affirming its A2 issuer and debt ratings, reflecting continued progress in enrollment growth, financial performance and strategic partnerships. Continue reading
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Jul 27
High school students explore artificial intelligence at Wright State summer camp
Area high school students received a hands-on introduction to the future of technology during the AES AI Camp at Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
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Jul 23
Wright State University and Premier Health Nursing Academy expands affordable pathway to nursing careers amid growing demand
Financial support, paid clinical experience and a direct connection to Premier Health are helping Wright State nursing students graduate with less debt while building a stronger local healthcare workforce. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
President David R. Hopkins to step down ahead of scheduled retirement to help smooth transition
Under Hopkins’ leadership, Wright State reached record high enrollments and levels of research funding, and won national recognition for service to veterans, students with disabilities and community service. Continue reading
Symphony scribe
Wright State lecturer Dennis Loranger turns program prose for Dayton Philharmonic into art form
Wright State music historian Dennis Loranger likely knows more about the music and the composer than anyone else. Continue reading
Language lion
Wright State English professor John Haught helps Honduran university with English curriculum as part of Fulbright scholarship
John Haught returned to Honduras, where spent 10 years of his life, to develop a new curriculum and strategies that focus on communicative language teaching. Continue reading
Katherine Myers recognized for her contributions in the Office of Disability Services
Katherine Myers, an assistive technology specialist in the Office of Disability Services, recently received several awards for her work at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State offers free tobacco cessation classes
To promote a healthy environment in which to learn and work, Wright State University will become a tobacco-free campus on July 1. Continue reading
CSIC celebrates Wright State’s 50th anniversary
2017 campaign launches on March 9
Faculty, staff and retirees may choose among 1,900 scholarships and programs during the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign “50 Years: See the Change. Be the Impact.” Continue reading
Lucky number 7
It was a full house in the Wright State University Student Union Atrium on March 6, as students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to witness university history.
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President’s day
Wright State President-designate Cheryl B. Schrader gets a feel for campus, offers university a glimpse of her vision
On her first day as president-designate, Cheryl B. Schrader charmed the campus community, fielded questions from the media, explored the tunnel system and got a peek at her next office. Continue reading
Cheryl B. Schrader named next president of Wright State University
Cheryl B. Schrader, chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology, will become the first woman to serve as president of Wright State University. Continue reading
First string
Wright State guitar instructor and graduate Jim McCutcheon wins Governor’s Award for arts education
Jim McCutcheon teaches classical guitar at Wright State, where he earned degrees in guitar performance and music education. Continue reading
