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$11M could create internships/co-ops for 3,500 Ohio students

((Excerpt)) In total, 10 colleges and 13 public or private universities will receive grants, which require matching funds from employers. The University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University and Wright State University will receive the highest amounts, at $1.8 million, $1.5 … Continue reading

Wright State part of effort to upgrade fiber optic network

((Excerpt)) Wright State University is expected to take part in a statewide video conference that kicks off a massive speed upgrade to the fiber optic Internet system linking Ohio’s higher education and research centers. On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich … Continue reading

$1.3M grant awarded to WSU for interns

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Nearly 200 new internships with area businesses will be available to Wright State University students because of a more than $1.3 million grant from the state. Ohio announced plans to disperse $11 million to foster … Continue reading

Video—Madrigal Dinner @ Wright State

((Excerpt)) Madrigal Dinner @ Wright State Watch the story at Fox45now.com

Wright State part of effort to upgrade fiber optic network

((Excerpt)) Wright State University is expected to take part in a statewide video conference that kicks off a massive speed upgrade to the fiber optic Internet system linking Ohio’s higher education and research centers. On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich … Continue reading

Wright State expands scholarships

((Excerpt)) Since 2006 Dayton CW’s Scholarship program has made the dream of college a reality for many high school graduates. Now Wright State University is investing $3 million in a new, expanded scholarship program designed to make a college education … Continue reading

DBJ names Top 12 Most Influential People of 2012

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins named to list

((Excerpt)) The Dayton Business Journal has named its list of the Top 12 Most Influential People of 2012 in the Dayton Region. This is a list of the people who have had an impact on the Dayton region through their … Continue reading

New food provider to be chosen as Sodexo contract ends

((Excerpt)) Wright State could be welcoming a new food provider in June of 2013, as current provider Sodexo’s contract will expire. Sodexo has served as Wright State’s food provider since 1995, and has outbid other companies three times since then. … Continue reading

Educators debate proposed exam

((Excerpt)) Charlotte Harris, dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Wright State University, said she doesn’t necessarily agree with the assertion that teachers are being thrown into classrooms unprepared — at least not in Ohio. “We promote … Continue reading

Wright State University and Academic Partnerships Join Forces to Launch Degree Programs for Educators Online

((Excerpt)) DALLAS, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Wright State University is teaming up with Academic Partnerships to make available online four of the university’s leading graduate and post-graduate degrees in education, including the nationally recognized online Teacher Leader degree. Students can … Continue reading