Academics

Dayton Daily News profiles debut poetry collection by Wright State grad

Excerpt “Poetry is a mystical thing to me,” explains Rita Coleman, a local poet who lives in rural Greene County. Rita’s debut collection of poetry, “And Yet,” will be published in August by Finishing Line Press. “The title of the … Continue reading →

Lucky break

Wright State senior and Air Force veteran Lilia Barberi discovered passion for nursing after basic training injury
Posted on June 12, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

After serving as a medic at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Lilia Barberi is preparing for a career in nursing through Wright State’s Veteran Bachelor of Science Nursing program option. Continue reading →

Great ferment

Wright State history alum Jeff Fortney '08 putting FigLeaf Brewing Co. on the map
Posted on June 9, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Jeff Fortney parlays a degree in history and the study of theatre set design at Wright State into a growing brewing business. Continue reading →

Positions of 57 Wright State employees to be eliminated under budget approved by Board of Trustees

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Jim Hannah

The $284 million budget, which goes into effect July 1, 2017, includes $30.8 million in reductions in job, program and services, and increases the university’s reserves to $33 million. Continue reading →

Israeli doctor to speak about treating Syrian civil war victims

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Heather Maurer

part of the Wright State University Medicine and the Holocaust Community Seminar, “Building Bridges: Treating Syrian Casualties in Israel” takes place June 28. Continue reading →

Former Wright State theatre student directs sensory-friendly performances

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Sarah Olsen

Ryan Scarlata designs performances for people with sensory sensitivities at the Columbus Children’s Theatre, where he is the associate artistic director. Continue reading →

Making wishes come true

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Micah Karr

Katie McGrath, who graduated in April from Wright State with a master’s degree in educational leadership, was honored as Volunteer of the Year by A Special Wish. Continue reading →

Tom Archdeacon profiles medical school grad, basketball star Alison Bales

Excerpt In mid-March of 2007, the 6-foot-7 Bales — a graduate of Beavercreek High and Duke University — walked onto the stage at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland’s Public Square for the first round of the WNBA Draft and was … Continue reading →

Sports minded

Daniel Sexton excels on the mound, exemplifies Wright State’s athletics prowess
Posted on June 5, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Starting pitcher Daniel Sexton was named to the Horizon League’s Second Team and helped lead the baseball team to the finals of the league tournament. Continue reading →