Wright State in the News

Lake Campus students organize 5K race to raise $ for classmate

Excerpt Students are raising money to pay for their classmate’s heart transplant with a 5K called “Find the Beat Again” at Wright State University’s Lake Campus at 8 a.m. Saturday. Friends of WSU student Rachel Doseck planned the event, Doseck … Continue reading →

Multicultural Dayton: Joanne Li, Wright State

Excerpt To Joanne Li, being an immigrant means immersing oneself into every aspect of the culture of a new place. Li, who last year became dean of Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business, grew up in Hong Kong … Continue reading →

‘She was basically my hands and arms:’ Burton couple overcomes disability to win film award

Excerpt When Dominick Evans and Ashtyn Law say they’re a team, they’re not kidding around. Having been together 10 years, the Burton couple, now living in Dayton, Ohio, recently had their script chosen to be produced by the faculty where … Continue reading →

Wright State women’s bowling team places third at nationals

Fourth trip to nationals for Raiders in last five years

Excerpt The Raiders knew they were good – now, everyone else knows too. “The WSU bowling program is now recognized like the big name schools, and I’m so proud to be a Raider,” senior Shayna Kanemoto said. The Wright State … Continue reading →

Work to begin on Wright State’s $37M research center

Excerpt Wright State University will break ground Thursday on its new $37 million neuroscience and engineering research center. The 85,000-square foot Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration will build on the partnership between Wright State and Premier Health Partners, the largest health care network … Continue reading →

Photo Gallery—Puppy therapy for WSU students

Excerpt Wright State University Rehabilitation Services freshman Shelby Dials holds puppy Pizzelle during the Finals Week Fuzz Therapy session in the Dunbar Library. 4 Paws WSU, an affiliate of 4 Paws for Ability, brought 15 puppies to the library to … Continue reading →

Video—Rowdy Raider wins national competition

The Wright State University mascot Rowdy Raider won a national competition and he was on Living Dayton to talk about it. Watch the video at WDTN.com.

Garlic mustard: Salad days for an invasive plant

Excerpt Don Cipollini, a Wright State University professor of plant physiology and chemical ecology, discovered a few years ago that, unlike most other plants in the mustard family, young garlic mustard leaves contain significant amounts of cyanide. That could be … Continue reading →

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.