Wright State in the News

WSU med student mentors refugees

((Excerpt)) Now in his second year of medical school at Wright State University, T.J. Klein of Dayton has an extremely busy schedule. Having always had an interest in humanitarian causes, however, Klein was looking into doing some volunteer work when … Continue reading

Madrigal Dinners at Wright State mark 30-year milestone

((Excerpt)) For many people in our region, the holiday season really begins with a Madrigal Dinner at Wright State University. The special celebration — a festive kind of dinner theater in which entertainment and choral music from the past are … Continue reading

Procter & Gamble partners with Wright State for internships

((Excerpt)) Cincinnati-based consumer products company Procter & Gamble will partner with Wright State University to offer internships to students with disabilities, according to university officials. The move will establish a direct connection between Wright State and P&G that could expand … Continue reading

Ohio grants will fund college internships

((Excerpt)) In total, 10 colleges and 13 public or private universities will receive grants, which require matching funds from employers. The University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University and Wright State University will receive the highest amounts, at $1.8 million, $1.5 … Continue reading

Wright State to award posthumous degree to former student

((Excerpt)) Wright State University today will recognize a “courageous” young woman who for three years pursued a bachelor’s degree even as a neurological disease rendered her deaf, legally blind and bound to a wheelchair. When Samantha Laux is honored at … Continue reading

Breakthrough gene therapy at WSU

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – A local researcher helps find a cure for a rare disease. Gene therapy is the key that unlocked treatment for a disorder that attacks the pancreas at a laboratory at Wright State University. Dr. Kate … Continue reading

$11M could create internships/co-ops for 3,500 Ohio students

((Excerpt)) In total, 10 colleges and 13 public or private universities will receive grants, which require matching funds from employers. The University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University and Wright State University will receive the highest amounts, at $1.8 million, $1.5 … Continue reading

Wright State part of effort to upgrade fiber optic network

((Excerpt)) Wright State University is expected to take part in a statewide video conference that kicks off a massive speed upgrade to the fiber optic Internet system linking Ohio’s higher education and research centers. On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich … Continue reading

$1.3M grant awarded to WSU for interns

((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Nearly 200 new internships with area businesses will be available to Wright State University students because of a more than $1.3 million grant from the state. Ohio announced plans to disperse $11 million to foster … Continue reading

Video—Madrigal Dinner @ Wright State

((Excerpt)) Madrigal Dinner @ Wright State Watch the story at Fox45now.com