Wright State in the News

Video—White coat ceremony for Wright State medical students

Excerpt The Miami Valley’s future physicians are getting ready for  medical school. More than 100 Wright State University students started the next step in their medical career. A white coat ceremony was held Sunday afternoon at the Schuster Center, signifying … Continue reading

Video—International coalition learns from us

Excerpt The Dayton Police Department is showcasing its crime fighting techniques to some international visitors. Delegations from South America, Central America, Mexico and Haiti visited Dayton and Wright State University Friday. They are studying U.S. law enforcement practices in hopes … Continue reading

Local artist Jud Yalkut dies

Excerpt A well known artist and pioneer of Wright State University’s film and video department has passed away. Jud Yalkut was born in New York City in 1938, but has been a Dayton resident since 1973. He was an assistant professor … Continue reading

Wright State to offer nurse’s aide training

Excerpt The Nursing Institute at Wright State University is offering new training for anyone wanting to become a nurse’s aide. The Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio will launch the Nurse Aide Training Program during the fall 2013 semester.  School … Continue reading

Video—Learning business at Wright State

Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business hosted two dozen high schoolers in July to learn how to succeed in business. The four-day residential business institute for rising high school juniors and seniors gave participants an opportunity to explore … Continue reading

Video—Wright State professor makes breast cancer discovery

A Wright State University professor captures national attention with a breast cancer discovery. Dr. Julian Gomez-Cambronero discovered a key protein in the development of the disease. He joined us on FOX 45 In The Morning to explain what it means … Continue reading

Buzzworthy ‘Fruitvale Station’ has local flavor

Excerpt When Centerville High School and Wright State University film and production design graduate Hannah Beachler signed on for director/screenwriter Ryan Coogler’s debut independent film Fruitvale Station, little did she know her contributions would ultimately be a part of one … Continue reading

Wright State researcher lands $50K grant to study social media and business

Excerpt A Wright State University researcher has been awarded a $50,000 standard grant from the National Science Foundation to study how social media can influence business, science and engineering. Amit Sheth, a professor of computer science and engineering for the school, is the principal … Continue reading

Wright State Physicians hire new CEO

Excerpt Wright State Physicians has named Dr. Alan Marco as its new president and CEO. Marco, who has concurrently been named associate dean for faculty and clinical affairs at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, will begin the job Sept. 9. He previously … Continue reading

Social Madness winner Wright State University offers up social media advice

Excerpt With close to 18,000 students and 97,000 living alumni, Wright State University already has a substantial audience to talk to on social media. Katie Halberg, the school’s social media strategist, has engineered its top social media accounts for six years, and … Continue reading