Wright State Headlines
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Dec 6
Forging her own path
Jennifer Troutman pursued a master’s in student affairs in higher education at Wright State after a life-altering experience. Continue reading
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Dec 6
Research led by medical school staff member finds organizational leader assessments lacking
As part of her doctoral research, Colleen Hayden designed a study to help fill the absence of knowledge on the subject of leader engagement. Continue reading
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Dec 5
MBA student Mandy Shoopman organizes tornado relief race
Wright State University MBA student Mandy Shoopman organized a 5K/10K run/walk to support The Foodbank and local residents impacted by the Memorial Day tornadoes. Continue reading
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Dec 5
Navigation sensation
Cassandra Clouse, who pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering at Wright State, studies how virtual reality environments can help people with PTSD. Continue reading
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Dec 4
At all costs
Angel Lane, who graduated from Wright State in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, is pursuing her dream of a music career. Continue reading
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Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes (LEAP)
Pronunciation practice
International Wright State students and community members learn to improve their pronunciation skills through new class offered by the LEAP Intensive English Program
The goal of Pronunciation Improvement is to teach non-native English speakers difficult aspects of English Continue reading
Boonshoft Scholars scholarship recipient committed to serving others
Julia Hitchcock, who graduated with a degree in biology from Wright State in 2017, is the recipient of the four-year Boonshoft Scholars scholarship. Continue reading
International and Honors students gather to share holiday traditions
University Honors and LEAP Program students got together to discuss holiday traditions in the United States and around the world. Continue reading
Teaching of English propels budding partnership between Wright State and University of Babylon
The University of Babylon wants to model teaching at its English-language center after that of Wright State’s Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes (LEAP) Intensive English Program. Continue reading
Speaking terms
Wright State to offer pronunciation improvement course for international students, faculty and professionals in the community
The Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes Intensive English program will offer a Pronunciation Improvement course this fall. Continue reading
Life is sweet
Wright State’s LEAP students try their hand at international bake-off
The event enabled LEAP students to experience something that is very much a part of American culture while featuring dishes from around the world. Continue reading
Wright State creates Pre-College Residential International English Institute
Wright State will offer summer program to teach English to international high school students and give them a U.S. college experience. Continue reading
Three brothers graduate from LEAP Intensive English Program
For brothers Mohammed Alkhiari, Faisal Alkhiari and Naif Alkhiari, English was a challenge, but one they all worked hard to overcome. Continue reading
Acculturation modules big hit at College of Engineering and Computer Science
When they first arrive at Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, many international students face challenges other students usually never encounter. Continue reading
Wright State international students share insights from their homelands
Wright State students from China, Germany and Iran share insights and memories of their homelands. Continue reading
