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Work to begin on Wright State’s $37M research center

Excerpt Wright State University will break ground Thursday on its new $37 million neuroscience and engineering research center. The 85,000-square foot Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration will build on the partnership between Wright State and Premier Health Partners, the largest health care network … Continue reading

Photo Gallery—Puppy therapy for WSU students

Excerpt Wright State University Rehabilitation Services freshman Shelby Dials holds puppy Pizzelle during the Finals Week Fuzz Therapy session in the Dunbar Library. 4 Paws WSU, an affiliate of 4 Paws for Ability, brought 15 puppies to the library to … Continue reading

Video—Rowdy Raider wins national competition

The Wright State University mascot Rowdy Raider won a national competition and he was on Living Dayton to talk about it. Watch the video at WDTN.com.

Garlic mustard: Salad days for an invasive plant

Excerpt Don Cipollini, a Wright State University professor of plant physiology and chemical ecology, discovered a few years ago that, unlike most other plants in the mustard family, young garlic mustard leaves contain significant amounts of cyanide. That could be … Continue reading

GE Capital makes donation to Dayton-area teachers by funding Wright State scholarships

Excerpt GE Capital is donating $16,500 for teachers to help train students in financial literacy. Most of the 41 teachers awarded scholarships are from low- to moderate-income school districts in a 15-county area around Dayton. The teachers are enrolled in … Continue reading

Video—Local terrorism expert talks about Boston attacks

Dr. Donna Schlagheck, a terrorism expert from Wright State University, talks about the Boston attacks and security measures both nationally and locally. Watch the interview at WHIOtv.com.

ArtsGala raises more than $100K to help support Wright State arts programs

Excerpt My favorite part of the ArtsGala at Wright State University’s Creative Arts Center on April 6 wasn’t the herb roasted lamb lollipops, tomato bisque shooters or beautiful array of pastry desserts. It wasn’t the valet parking, the red carpet … Continue reading

Wright State proposes $188 annual tuition increase

Excerpt Wright State University proposed a $188 annual tuition increase for students as part of its draft $298 million operating budget, which was reviewed during a workshop Thursday. University trustees will vote on the fiscal year 2014 budget, which totals $403 … Continue reading

Wright State art grads honored

Excerpt An opening reception to honor Wright State University’s graduating art students and their work will be held from 4–5:30 p.m. April 14 in the school’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. The annual Senior Thesis Exhibition — on display through … Continue reading

Disabled Wright State film student directs his vision

Excerpt Diagnosed with a progressive muscular disease, spinal muscular atrophy, at the age of 4, Dominick Evans of Washington Twp. has had more than his share of challenges. “I’m originally from Toledo, but moved here first in 2000 to attend … Continue reading