Wright State Headlines
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Apr 3
Wright State student-athletes help local family achieve dream of homeownership
Student-athletes and coaches from Wright State volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading
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Apr 3
Wright State Fraternity and Sorority Council revives Greek Week after 5-year hiatus
Wright State’s Greek Week from April 7–11 will feature a social media challenge, water games, craft night, field day games and a lip-synch contest. Continue reading
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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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Social Sciences and International Studies
Creative thinking
Videos and infographics replace exams in classes taught by anthropologist Amelia Hubbard
A music video on evolutionary biology and an infographic on race were part of a novel approach to teaching and learning at Wright State during the pandemic. Continue reading
Talent to spare
Wright State bowler Madison Stiffler shines at the lanes, following a family tradition
Madison Stiffler, a junior crime and justice major at Wright State, is a star on the women’s club bowling team. Continue reading
In appreciation
Wright State alumnus Christopher Przemieniecki ’92 creates a scholarship to honor a former professor who influenced his life
The Jeanne Ballantine Scholarship will provide financial assistance to juniors or seniors majoring in sociology at Wright State. Continue reading
Top research stories in 2020
From a new MRI scanner to access to a unique 3D laser printer to imaging and treating ovarian cancer, Wright State faculty and students pursued important research endeavors in 2020. Continue reading
Triple play
2020 Wright State graduate Christensen Oninku sets his career sights on politics, film and fashion
Communication alumnus Christensen Oninku works for a law firm, is writing two screenplays and is designing a fashion collection. Continue reading
Brushing up
International artists and scholars feed artwork of modern languages students in novel project
Modern languages students at Wright State put their feelings to the canvas following virtual seminars with international artists and scholars. Continue reading
Human interest
Wright State political science alumnus Neal Duiker balances Air Force mega-contracting with serving the homeless
Neal Duiker, a 2003 political science graduate of Wright State, works with the homeless, manages Air Force contracts, is an Iraq war veteran and former AmeriCorps VISTA employee. Continue reading
Flavor enhancer
Wright State psychology and Spanish student Jazline Gomez putting Pepe’s Mexican Flavors on the map
Jazline Gomez, who majors in psychology and Spanish at Wright State, named her restaurant, Pepe’s Mexican Flavors, after her father. Continue reading
Museum magic
The ONEIL Center at Wright State helps Joyce Barnes launch an online museum dedicated to African Diaspora
The ONEIL Center developed the museum’s website, and a Students First Fund grant from the Wright State University Foundation is supporting students in creating content. Continue reading
Web browsers
Wright State study sheds light on political parties’ use of websites and social media
Researchers hope their findings will encourage local political parties to evaluate their online presence and make positive changes. Continue reading
