Wright State Headlines
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Jan 17
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants
The Students First Fund supports student success initiatives at Wright State’s Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
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Jan 16
Wright State Police Academy trains cadets for law enforcement careers while earning college credits
Over the past 25 years, about 400 cadets have completed certification through the Wright State University-Lake Campus Police Academy and gained knowledge and training in various areas of law enforcement. Continue reading
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Jan 15
Wright State postdoctoral researcher receives award to help transition to research faculty role
Alex Carpenter, a postdoctoral researcher in Wright State’s Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, received the prestigious grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science. Continue reading
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Jan 14
Wright State counseling alum makes therapy fun for young clients
Zach Webber, who earned a master’s degree in counseling from Wright State, uses Geek Therapy to reach his young clients during counseling sessions. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Wright State President Sue Edwards explores furthering student exchange opportunities during visit to Japan
Wright State University President Sue Edwards visited several of Wright State’s institutional partners in Japan to discuss opportunities to expand exchange opportunities for students. Continue reading
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Fine and Performing Arts
He built it, they came
Excerpt It’s written all over their faces—the thrill of it. Their daily world of limits, obstacles and hurdles has suddenly melted away and been replaced by a delicious universe of possibility and hope. That’s the reason it’s called the Miracle … Continue reading
Wright State’s musical theater prof will be inducted into Dayton’s Theatre Hall of Fame
Excerpt Actor/director Saul Caplan says the selection of Joe Deer as this year’s Theatre Hall of Fame inductee was pretty much a no-brainer for the selection committee. Deer’s induction will take place in conjunction with the community’s annual DayTony awards … Continue reading
Choreographer Jon Rodriguez will be memorialized Aug. 9
Excerpt The very talented and inspiring choreographer Jon Rodriguez, who passed away on June 20, will be memorialized from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9. The special afternoon will take place at Pontecorvo Ballet Studios, 20 Commercial Way in Springboro. … Continue reading
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Wright State's Jeff Brooks plays for heads of state as member of United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
Wright State graduate Jeff Brooks plays for heads of state as member of the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Continue reading
Dayton Theater Hall of Fame honors Joe Deer
Excerpt The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to the cause of theatre arts in Dayton or have made a significant impact on Dayton’s theatre community. The 2015 inductee is Joe Deer. Joe Deer is … Continue reading
Miracle League baseball field is dream come true for players with disabilities
The Miracle League baseball field, inspired by Wright State student William Crotty, has become a magnet for young players with disabilities. Continue reading
Wright State and DCDC formalize relationship
Excerpt A formal partnership between Wright State University and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is being announced today. The goal is to solidify and expand the decades-long relationship which exposes the university’s dance students to professional dance experiences. The new … Continue reading
Wright State hosts country’s largest all a cappella camp
Students from around the country can be found on Wright State’s campus this week singing their hearts out during Camp A Cappella. Continue reading
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Wright State’s William Crotty inspiration for Miracle League baseball field
Wright State motion pictures student William Crotty inspired the creation of Dayton’s Miracle League baseball field for children and young adults with disabilities. Continue reading
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Sculptor Landon Crowell makes it happen at Wright State’s Fine Arts Building
Landon Crowell lovingly cares for the tools needed to make art in Wright State’s Fine Arts Building while pursuing his own artistic ambitions as a sculptor. Continue reading
