Wright State Headlines
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Aug 3
Designing dreams
Oscar-winning designer’s journey from Wright State student to Hollywood trailblazer is a story of resilience and reinvention. Continue reading
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Aug 3
Students find jobs, co-ops and confidence at Lake Campus Career Hub
The Lake Campus Career Hub is a one-stop resource for career exploration, job shadowing, professional document review, interview practice, internship searches and major advising. Continue reading
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Jul 31
From a homeless shelter to a healthcare lifeline
Wright State alum Jean de Dieu Mukunzi turned his master’s thesis into a nonprofit now helping thousands of immigrants access healthcare and other critical services. Continue reading
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Jul 30
Wright State researcher Madhavi Kadakia helps shape the future of academic medicine
Madhavi Kadakia, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, was recognized for her leadership on the Steering Committee for the Group on Research Advancement and Development. Continue reading
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Jul 29
Wright State outlook revised to positive by Moody’s, reflecting further confidence in the university
Moody’s Investors Service has revised Wright State University’s outlook to positive from stable while affirming its A2 issuer and debt ratings, reflecting continued progress in enrollment growth, financial performance and strategic partnerships. Continue reading
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Magazine
Time to Ring Again
CELIA project uses music, poetry, art and film to inspire understanding of World War I
World War I had a profound impact on culture, society, and government in the United States, but many Americans neither realize it nor “think of it as their war,” says Wright State history professor Paul Lockhart. Lockhart and other Wright … Continue reading
Chain of Command
Wright State’s Pratik Parikh spearheads research in supply chains and patient-centered health care
Just inside the entrance of an off-campus retailer is a big, blue dot on the floor from which sprang more than two aisles with subtly placed racks leading shoppers into the store. It would go unnoticed by most customers. But not … Continue reading
Globetrotters
Wright State’s growing international education program is leading students around the world
On the same day Fabrice Shema, a senior finance major from Paris, France, finished his last bit of coursework in Rike Hall, senior Jordon Coffman from Mercer County helped build and program a robot in Jena, Germany. Separated by an … Continue reading
Filmmaker in the Spotlight
Through his new documentary, Brent Huffman is raising awareness for archaeological site facing destruction
Filmmaker Brent Huffman wears many hats when he’s working on a project: director, producer, writer, photographer, editor. But for his latest film, he’s taken on a new role: advocate. Huffman is using his film to try to build awareness for … Continue reading
Tech Tactic
Wright State researchers use social media and other online information to track emergency efforts during natural disasters
As a killer flood was devastating his native India, Wright State computer science student Hemant Purohit decided to put the research he was doing into practice. Heavy rainfall in the Indian state of Uttarakhand had triggered heavy flooding and landslides. … Continue reading
Samantha Laux: Forever in Our Hearts
Scholarship fund honors the memory, bravery, and tenacity of a Wright State student
They were always a welcome sight on the Wright State campus. Beautiful, dark-haired Samantha Laux and her adorable Golden Retriever service dog, Dylan. They left a permanent handprint—and pawprint—on the hearts of everyone they met. “She pulled me out of … Continue reading
Wright State Grads Drive Air Force Research
Successful Wright State alumni have helped strengthen the university’s connections with Wright-Patterson Air Force base
They have jetted to the stratosphere of research in the U.S. Air Force. One oversees the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Another is chief scientist for human performance. A third heads up research on sensors. All are Wright State University … Continue reading
Raider Romance
From Dayton to D.C., one couple reflects on their marriage, careers, and Wright State experience
Eric and Molly Leckey are two of nearly 6,000 Wright State alumni who are married to another Wright State graduate. For the Leckeys, their romance blossomed out of a friendship that was formed on Wright State’s Model United Nations team. … Continue reading
Unlocking Memories
Wright State biomedical engineer creates pioneering therapy program for people with dementia
Golf tournaments, Italian music, the late Julia Childs’ cooking shows, and family photos—lots of family photos. These are among the contents of “memory boxes,” part of a revolutionary program called Behavior-Based Ergonomics Therapy, or BBET, for dementia patients being pioneered … Continue reading
Reel Respect
Wright State graduate stars in documentary about preserving america’s most beloved movies
Quick: name your favorite movie. Can you imagine how you would feel if that movie were lost, never to be watched again by you or anyone else? Now, what do The Matrix, Citizen Kane, This Is Spinal Tap, To Kill … Continue reading
