Wright State in the News

Multicultural Dayton: Mai Nguyen, from Vietnam to Wright State University

Excerpt Mai Nguyen knows what it’s like to adapt to a different world. Born in Ho Chi Minh City when it was still known as Saigon, Nguyen came to America as an international student at Syracuse University, where she met … Continue reading →

Adam Pascal Bound for Wright State

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Excerpt Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal, one of the finest pop/rock voices in contemporary musical theatre who garnered acclaim in Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking 1996 Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent,” will perform a special acoustic concert Wednesday, Dec. 2 at … Continue reading →

Come one, come all: Enjoy the Wright State Madrigal Dinner

Excerpt Since 1983, the annual Madrigal Dinner, produced each December by the Wright State University Student Union with the School of Music, has provided the greater Dayton community with a musical and dramatic interpretation of these fabulous medieval ceremonial feasts. What … Continue reading →

Wright State launches cyberbullying research

Wright State University researchers are developing new software to analyze social media posts in an effort to identify and reduce cyberbullying. Researchers are working with Beavercreek High School on the project. Watch the report from WHIO News Center 7.  

Wright State researchers develop software to detect cyberbullying

Wright State University researchers are developing new software that can detect cyberbullying. The new software can search social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter, and detect messages that may be offensive or hurtful — and then alert the person who’s being targeted. … Continue reading →

Upgrades to Wright State’s Creative Art Center will impact the region

Kristin Sobolik, dean of Wright State’s College of Liberal Arts, talks about the modernization and expansion of the Creative Arts Center, home of the university’s performing and fine arts programs. The CAC project includes renovating existing classrooms, studio spaces, labs … Continue reading →

Wright State athletes make top 10 for community service

Excerpt University athletic teams across the nation strive to be ranked for their accomplishments on the field. Wright State University teams are no different, but this year they are being recognized for special accomplishments off the field. As of mid­-October, … Continue reading →

Wright State, Clark State form joint office

Excerpt Wright State University and Clark State Community College are creating a joint office to combine their services around workforce development. The schools will open a shared office at the Wright State Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) at 2685 Hibiscus … Continue reading →

$878K grant allows Wright State researchers to study military marriages

Excerpt Military marriages are known for long periods of separation and high stress — situations that can cause those on active duty to become distracted at a time when they need to be keen. Wright State University psychology researchers are … Continue reading →

Wright State’s partnership is honored with the national Richard W. Clark award

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The National Network for Educational Renewal has selected Wright State University’s College of Education and Human Services and the Dayton Boys Preparatory Academy partnership as its 2015 Richard W. Clark Partner School Award winner. The academy is one of five … Continue reading →