Wright State Headlines
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Jul 1
Wright State President Sue Edwards Named to Dayton Business Journal’s Power 100
One hundred area leaders are being recognized for helping shape the Dayton region’s growth over the last 25 years. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Civil Air Patrol encampment brings 500 cadets to Wright State for leadership training
Wright State University served as the training ground for Civil Air Patrol’s Operation Horizon Forge, bringing together more than 500 middle school and high school cadets. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Wright State Board of Trustees approves balanced budget reflecting financial strength and stability
The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a balanced university budget plan today that reflects the university’s fiscal strength, stability and commitment to continued investment in students and programs. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Words of appreciation
A heartfelt email from alumnus Joe Letterhos ’97 sparked a reflection on how Wright State’s supportive environment helped transform a struggling student into a successful educator and school district leader. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State names rising star Division I leader Brad Chandler as director of athletics
With more than 17 years of NCAA Division I athletics experience, Brad Chandler has built a strong record of program development and student-athlete success. Continue reading
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Health, Education, & Human Services
Counselor education professor receives Ohio Counseling Association award for excellence in research and writing
Rick Wantz, Ed.D., professor of counselor education and mental health counselor education program advisor, received the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA) Award for excellence in research and writing… Continue reading
Psychologist Larry James details mental health response to terrorist attack on Pentagon
Psychologist Larry James discussed his experience providing mental health services following the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon at a special disaster symposium at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
Wright State to host English educators, formalize internship program for Student Affairs students
An upcoming visit to Wright State from high-ranking officials of an English university seeking to strengthen its U.S. ties is expected to culminate with a formal internship program between the two universities. Continue reading
Dan Kirkpatrick elected president of Ohio Nurses Association
Dan Kirkpatrick, a clinical instructor at the Wright State–Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health, was recently elected president of the Ohio Nurses Association. Continue reading
Wright State, Ohio State, other institutions receive $3.5 million grant to increase underrepresented graduates in STEM fields
The Ohio State University, Wright State University and nine other Ohio colleges and universities will share a $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant over the next five years… Continue reading
Social activist Paul Loeb to give talk on “Community Service and Change”
Social and political activist Paul Loeb will give a talk on “Community Service and Change” in the Wright State Student Union on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Continue reading
2013 President’s Awards for Excellence announced for Staff and Outstanding Units
The President’s Awards for Excellence for 2013 in the Staff and Outstanding Unit categories have been announced. Click the links to learn more… Continue reading
Wright State University hires new director for National Center for Medical Readiness
Rufus Smith, a retired Brigadier General from the Ohio National Guard, takes the helm this week of the university’s medical preparedness and disaster training program. Continue reading
FBI Academic Biosecurity Workshop to be held at Wright State University Student Union on Sept. 10
FBI experts will raise awareness of biosecurity risks
In today’s world, many individuals and groups have threatened to attack the United States with biological weapons. They have targeted laboratories, biotech… Continue reading
Wright State to host workshop for afterschool providers
Afterschool program providers will learn techniques to help kids stay active and eat well during a workshop on Aug. 9 at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
