Wright State in the News

Wright State grad finds a publishing home

((Excerpt)) Mindee Arnett, soon-to-be newly published author, says she owes her youthful epiphany (that she could write stories) to her sixth-grade teacher in Kettering. “I always loved to read from the time I was a little girl,” Mindee says, “and … Continue reading →

Innovative Tools—And Long-Term Funding—Needed to Transform Undergraduate Science Education

((Excerpt)) Nathan Klingbeil and his colleagues at Wright State University have found a way to double the graduation rate of engineering students. The key element is modifying how and when calculus is taught, so that it is not a barrier … Continue reading →

Wright State medical students volunteer their time to rebuild New Orleans

((Excerpt)) An estimated 26 million people will descend on New Orleans in 2013; according to a report by the Tourism Industry Association and the Louisiana Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism, and 52 students from WSU’s Boonshoft School of Medicine … Continue reading →

Wright State students show off their talent at the ARTSGALA

((Excerpt)) While the art department gets ready for its annual ARTSGALA presentations, this year held on April 6, seniors graduating this spring, summer or fall have another thing to focus on: the senior thesis show held at the Gala. Graduating … Continue reading →

Student gets her second heart transplant and looks forward to returning to Wright State

((Excerpt)) WSU junior Rachel Doseck recently had her second heart transplant and has been in recovery for a month. Doseck had her first transplant at the age of 10,  and for about nine years, she lived a normal life. She … Continue reading →

Wright State student and friend earn honors for anti-bullying work

((Excerpt)) A Southeastern High School student who travels the country with a friend as an anti-bullying spokesman has been selected for two national awards for his work. Scott Hannah, 18, son of Tim and Tracie Hannah of South Charleston, was … Continue reading →

Wright State’s Delta Tau Delta chapter raises money for fellow brother and his family

((Excerpt)) Wright State fraternity Delta Tau Delta has raised over $5,000 to support the family of the late Christina Maddock, according to fraternity member Kameron Smith. Her brother, Jimmy Maddock, is the president of the fraternity. Christina Maddock died Friday … Continue reading →

Video—Wright State physics professor says meteor strikes often too small to track in advance

WHIO-TV Channel 7′s Yuna Lee talks to Wright State University Assistant Professor of Physics Jason Deibel about the meteor that struck Russia and the asteroid set to pass earth later that day. Watch the story at http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=c6272639-b8d4-4925-af1a-dd602988620a Watch video of … Continue reading →

Wright State’s Calamityville plans more site development

((Excerpt)) While awaiting the final clearances to begin full operations at the 55-acre Calamityville facility, Wright State University’s National Center of Medical Readiness is beginning to draw national attention that could mean millions for the local economy. News Center 7’s … Continue reading →

Wright State to partner on expo center

((Excerpt)) Plans for an expo center at the fairgrounds are growing and include a partnership with the local university. Mercer County Fairgrounds Manager Cara Muhlenkamp said Wright State University-Lake Campus’ agricultural program hopes to utilize the building as a training … Continue reading →