Wright State in the News

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 →

English Department collaborates with others to bring National Poetry Month to Wright State

Excerpt Wright State’s English Department, is partnering with the Department of Modern Languages, Department of Music, the Women’s Center, LEAP Intensive English Program and Books & Co. at the Greene, to host numerous events across the university and community focusing … Continue reading →

Wright State students trek to New York Stock Exchange

Excerpt A group of Wright State University students’ annual trip to the New York Stock Exchange became a chance to help New York rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Ten Wright State students traveled to the exchange as part … Continue reading →

Video—Wright State takes part in cancer study

Excerpt Wright State University is taking part in a cancer prevention study. An information campaign kicked off Wednesday at the Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek. Wright State University’s soccer and basketball coaches pushed for community involvement. Watch the video at … Continue reading →

What graduate students should know about the sequester

Excerpt Research universities and graduate assistants across the nation are starting to feel the sequester’s impact. The across-the-board, $85 billion in discretionary spending cuts began just one month ago. “My NIH grant has already been affected. Our budget has been … Continue reading →