Wright State Headlines
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Jan 17
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants
The Students First Fund supports student success initiatives at Wright State’s Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
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Jan 16
Wright State Police Academy trains cadets for law enforcement careers while earning college credits
Over the past 25 years, about 400 cadets have completed certification through the Wright State University-Lake Campus Police Academy and gained knowledge and training in various areas of law enforcement. Continue reading
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Jan 15
Wright State postdoctoral researcher receives award to help transition to research faculty role
Alex Carpenter, a postdoctoral researcher in Wright State’s Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, received the prestigious grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science. Continue reading
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Jan 14
Wright State counseling alum makes therapy fun for young clients
Zach Webber, who earned a master’s degree in counseling from Wright State, uses Geek Therapy to reach his young clients during counseling sessions. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Wright State President Sue Edwards explores furthering student exchange opportunities during visit to Japan
Wright State University President Sue Edwards visited several of Wright State’s institutional partners in Japan to discuss opportunities to expand exchange opportunities for students. Continue reading
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Wright State’s President Hopkins elected chair of Inter-University Council of Ohio
Wright State University President David R. Hopkins has been elected chair of the Inter-University Council of Ohio, presiding over the council of presidents who represent Ohio’s public universities. Continue reading
Protecting the future by remembering the past
Wright State police officer and emancipated foster child relishes chance to serve young people on campus
Wright State patrolman Kurt Holden entered the foster care system at such an early age he doesn’t remember when it all began… Continue reading
Academic advisor published in international journal
Jennifer Papadakis, an academic advisor for Wright State’s College of Science and Mathematics, has been published by the National ACademic ADvising Association… Continue reading
Wright State staffer survives killer Oklahoma tornado
Huddled in a tiny concrete bunker in Moore, Okla., with her daughter and grandchildren, Wright State University staffer Barb Cwirka could hear only the soft whir of a ventilation fan. Continue reading
Jacqueline McMillan to retire as Vice President for Enrollment Management
Jacqueline McMillan, Ph.D., has announced that she will retire as Vice President for Enrollment Management on December 31, 2013, after serving for more than 30 years at Wright State University. Continue reading
Student Support Services director earns Greene County Community Service Award
Katie Deedrick, Wright State’s Office of Student Support Services director, is often the first person in line to help a student who has been victimized. Continue reading
26 Wright State Physicians, faculty of the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine named 2013 Best Doctors in America
Twenty-six Wright State Physicians and faculty of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine were named to the 2013 Best Doctors® in Americalist. Continue reading
Falling for skydiving—Golden Knight style
He felt the speed and the wind in his face. But he didn’t feel like he was falling. He was—from 14,000 feet at 120 miles an hour. Herb Dregalla, Ph.D., interim associate provost for Undergraduate Studies, dropped from the Texas … Continue reading
Communication skills focus of Staff Development Day Jan. 16
Wright State University staff members are encouraged to attend Staff Development Day on January 16 in the Student Union… Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal names Wright State’s Hopkins among most influential
The Dayton Business Journal has named Wright State President David R. Hopkins as among its Top 12 Most Influential People of 2012 in the Dayton Region. Continue reading
