Wright State Headlines
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Mar 16
Raiders will face Virginia in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Wright State men’s basketball team will play Virginia in the first round of NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 20, at 1:50 p.m. in Philadelphia. Continue reading
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Mar 13
Wright State to host Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 15
Wright State University will host the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on Sunday, March 15, one of the community events leading up to the NCAA First Four in Dayton. Continue reading
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Mar 13
Regional Workforce Summit at Wright State’s Lake Campus connects students, employers and community leaders
Students, employers and community leaders gathered at the Lake Campus to discuss strengthening the regional workforce through collaboration and partnerships. Continue reading
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Mar 12
Ready for take off
During the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign (CSIC), faculty, staff and retirees can support students by making a gift to one of more than 2,000 scholarships and programs. Continue reading
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Mar 11
A foundation of support
When Faminaz Karazha first arrived at Wright State University, she chose more than a college. She chose a community. Continue reading
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Wright State in the News
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
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
Wright State expands scholarships
((Excerpt)) Since 2006 Dayton CW’s Scholarship program has made the dream of college a reality for many high school graduates. Now Wright State University is investing $3 million in a new, expanded scholarship program designed to make a college education … Continue reading
DBJ names Top 12 Most Influential People of 2012
Wright State University President David R. Hopkins named to list((Excerpt)) The Dayton Business Journal has named its list of the Top 12 Most Influential People of 2012 in the Dayton Region. This is a list of the people who have had an impact on the Dayton region through their … Continue reading
New food provider to be chosen as Sodexo contract ends
((Excerpt)) Wright State could be welcoming a new food provider in June of 2013, as current provider Sodexo’s contract will expire. Sodexo has served as Wright State’s food provider since 1995, and has outbid other companies three times since then. … Continue reading
