Wright State Headlines
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Apr 2
Wright State dance marathon raises $55,000 for children’s mental health
Wright State University students danced for 12 straight hours, raising over $55,000 for children’s mental health services. Continue reading
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Apr 2
Wright State celebrates educators, innovative practices at Learn Local Conference
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State for a valuable professional development experience. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State Media Highlights, March 24–28
ArtsGala, Raiderthon and a Habitat for Humanity build were among the Wright State campus activities that attracted media coverage last week. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Five Wright State students face Wolves for startup funds in annual entrepreneurial competition
Wright State University students will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of industry experts, known as the “Wolves,” at Wright Venture on April 3. Continue reading
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Mar 28
Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic baseball game continues Wright State-Air Force partnership
The Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic between Wright State and the Air Force Academy celebrated the region’s veterans and active-duty military personnel. Continue reading
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Humanities and Cultural Studies
Religious historian David Holmes to speak at Wright State
David L. Holmes, professor emeritus of religious studies at the College of William & Mary, renowned author and historian, to lecture on “The Faiths of the Postwar Presidents.” Continue reading
Wright State, ATIC to sponsor symposium on Bosnia following CIA declassification of documents
The role of intelligence in the Bosnian War will be the topic of a special symposium sponsored by Wright State University and the Advanced Technical Intelligence… Continue reading
Pay it forward
A shelter was once her home, and Wright State senior Quanita McRoberts can be found there occasionally. But now she’s there to give back. Continue reading
Literature, sociology instructors team up to offer ‘clustered’ learning opportunity this fall
Students who enjoy television crime dramas or good murder-mystery novels may want to consider a cluster of classes this fall that’s poised to be the first-of-its-kind at Wright… Continue reading
A slap in the face: professor examines psychology behind the insult in new book
Wright State Professor William Irvine examines why we should overcome our inclinations to insult others, in A Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt—And Why They Shouldn’t. Continue reading
Alumna’s latest book included on Oprah book list
Wright State alumna Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s “Oleander Girl” was named “One of 16 Books to Get Lost in this April” by Oprah’s Book Club.
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International students flocking to Wright State’s English program
Wright State’s English program offers myriad opportunities to students who want to learn English as a second language and teach it. Continue reading
College experience for student Victor Colon includes lending a sympathetic ear
The phone rings in the middle of the night, jarring him awake. On the line is a Wright State student in a full-blown meltdown over a personal crisis—a failed test, financial worries or a broken heart. Continue reading
Acclaimed poet visits Wright State for reading and workshop
The event is to take place Thursday, March 28, in the Millett Hall Atrium at 2 p.m. Continue reading
Smithsonian aviation expert addresses “Controversy in Public History”
Tom Crouch of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum was the keynote speaker at Public History Graduate Symposium on March 22. Continue reading
