Wright State in the News

Business transition planning

Excerpt Business owners can learn more about creating a transition plan to sell their company through a new certificate program offered by Wright State University’s Center for Professional Education. The course, Executive Certificate Program in Business Transition Planning, will help … Continue reading →

Wright State names new Graduate School dean

Excerpt Wright State University has appointed a new dean for its graduate school. Robert Fyffe, currently vice president for research at Wright State, has been named permanent dean of the graduate school. Fyffe will continue to hold the title of … Continue reading →

Wright State Research Institute targets aggressive year

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Excerpt Wright State Research Institute has set eyes on new research even as its defense business remains guarded. Last year was big for the institute, which added 11 jobs in the second half of the year, putting its workforce at … Continue reading →

Wright State stages ‘Magic Fire’ regional premiere

Excerpt The regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s drama “The Magic Fire” opens Thursday at Wright State University. Originally premiered in 1997 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and notably performed at Canada’s Shaw Festival in 2006, “Magic Fire” is a semi-autobiographical, … Continue reading →

Wright State grads launch ‘virtual’ marketing firm

Excerpt Two Wright State University graduates have launched a new Dayton-area marketing agency that operates on a virtual network. Lion + Panda’s co-founders said their lack of a physical headquarters, and use of freelance creative talent via an online network, … Continue reading →

Video—Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out

Kim Gilliam, Ed.D., associate director of career services at Wright State University, discussed tips to make your resume stand out on “Living Dayton” on WTDN.

Wright State hoops expect promotion, ESPN to drive spike in attendance

Excerpt Wright State University is pushing for a big crowd at Friday’s nationally televised basketball game against league leading Green Bay. The Raiders are plan to “white out” the stands by giving away white shirts to the first 5,000 fans. Tip … Continue reading →

Wright State to sell local favorite ice cream

Excerpt Wright State University will start offering one of Dayton’s most well-known brands of frozen treats. This semester, the school will sell ice cream from Young’s Jersey Dairy with half-pints of select flavors at both the Union Market inside the Student Union as … Continue reading →

Wright State Foundation appoints new leadership

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Excerpt Wright State University’s foundation has named new leaders, the school announced late Friday. A new chair and four trustees have joined the 28-member board, which governs the foundation, and meet three times a year for updates on the foundation’s operations … Continue reading →

Video—Wright State delays late registration fee

Wright State University is delaying a registration late fee due to last week’s weather. According to a post on Wright State’s Facebook page, the $100 late registration fee will not be assessed until Jan. 15 because the university was closed … Continue reading →