Wright State Headlines
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Oct 23
Finding the Wright Path
After returning to college at 46, Monica Sewell found a clear roadmap to her degrees through Wright State’s Wright Path Program — and now she’s helping other transfer students find their way. Continue reading
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Oct 22
Wright State University announces sold out game for Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic featuring Air Force Falcons
The Nov. 2 game will feature the Wright State Raiders and the Air Force Falcons and also serve as the home opener for the defending Horizon League champions. Continue reading
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Oct 22
Wright State’s Family Weekend brings Raider families together
Wright State University welcomed students and their families to campus Oct. 9–11 for Family Weekend. Continue reading
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Oct 21
International scholars
From exploring Japan’s culture to teaching second graders in Chile and composing music in New Zealand, Wright State students turn study abroad into opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their passions. Continue reading
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Oct 19
A fresh start leads to finding his people
After transferring to Wright State, biological sciences major Landon Perry found his community, excelled academically and became a peer mentor helping other students succeed. Continue reading
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Academics
Trustees approve virtual elimination of out-of-state surcharge for certain Wright State graduate students
Wright State will reduce the surcharge by 99% for nonresident graduate students who earned their bachelor’s degrees in Ohio. Continue reading
Point of impact
Wright State professor Valerie Stoker notes that historical responses to epidemics can be instructive
Valerie Stoker, professor of religion, says that human responses to disease are embedded in historical, cultural and economic frameworks with varying degrees of effectiveness. Continue reading
Paying tribute
Marc Porter ’77, ’80 creates a scholarship to honor the late Wright State professor Gordon Skinner
The Gordon B. Skinner Scholarship Fund will support the full cost of tuition for a student enrolled in the College of Science and Mathematics and majoring in chemistry. Continue reading
Wright State theatre alum Jasmine Batchelor starring in ‘The Surrogate’
Wright State theatre alumna Jasmine Batchelor has received critical acclaim for her performance in “The Surrogate.” Continue reading
Wright State faculty member Adrienne Traxler receives federal grant to investigate remote teaching by physics faculty
Adrienne Traxler, associate professor of physics, will study the sources physics faculty members use to master remote teaching, including people, websites and social media. Continue reading
Stepping up
Wright State student Rachael Mckinney helping women of Colombia with Footprints With Hope
Through her foundation Footprints With Hope, Rachael Mckinney has helped women in Colombia develop skills that foster independence. Continue reading
Bill Rickert, longtime faculty member and administrator, dies
A spirited member of the Wright State family for 45 years, Bill Rickert served as professor of communication, associate dean and interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and associate provost. Continue reading
Joe Deer co-chair of Musical Theatre Education in COVID Times symposium initiative
The online symposium will address health and safety concerns in teaching singing, dance and acting classes as well as production challenges. Continue reading
Opportunity knocks
Area companies continue to hire Wright State students and recent graduates for internships and full-time jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Students and alumni are encouraged to utilize Wright State Career Services and the many important tools they provide to assist with job searching. Continue reading
In the bag
Wright State violin student Katie West was runner-up in a national grocery bagging championship
Katie West, who majors in violin performance and music education and works at Dorothy Lane Market, was runner-up in a national grocery bagging competition. Continue reading
