Wright State Headlines
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Apr 24
Free Community Health Fair offers vital screenings and resources to Dayton residents
Wright State medical students, in partnership with Premier Health, will host a free Community Health Fair on April 25 to promote healthy lifestyles and provide essential health services. Continue reading
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Apr 23
First-year students celebrated at inaugural certificate ceremony
With applause echoing through the Student Union, nearly 500 students, family members, faculty and staff celebrated a defining milestone — the completion of the first year — at Wright State’s inaugural First-Year Certificate Ceremony. Continue reading
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Apr 23
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition
A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University’s annual Wright Venture competition. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Wright State launches AI-powered platform to advance career readiness and strengthen employer connections
Wright State University is expanding career support for students with the launch of a free AI-powered platform that delivers instant feedback on résumés and interview skills. Continue reading
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Academics
Eric S. Bennett named professor and chair of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology at Wright State
Eric Bennett previously served as professor and vice chair of the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology and associate dean for Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Programs at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Continue reading
College spirit
Wright State’s Nickolas Hayden flourishing on the heels of getting his GED
Nickolas Hayden is majoring in computer engineering and philosophy and hopes to pursue a career in computer programming or create apps or video games. Continue reading
Training, athletic trainers
Wright State’s Athletic Training program has a 100 percent job placement rate for students who want to work immediately after graduation. Continue reading
‘CBS Sunday Morning’ puts Wright State in the spotlight for story on beards
A crew from “CBS Sunday Morning” traveled to Wright State to interview Christopher Oldstone-Moore, senior lecturer of history, about his research on the history of facial hair. Continue reading
Wright State history professor helps organize exhibit on Dayton and World War I
Using diaries, letters, documents, photographs and artifacts, “Over There: Dayton and the Great War” showcases the essential involvement of Daytonians and local businesses in the war. Continue reading
Local musician’s CD showcases trumpet versatility
Daniel Zehringer, associate professor of music, discussed his new album, “Journeymen’s Songs: The Music of Steven Winteregg” on WYSO Public Radio. Zehringer also serves as head of the Trumpet studio, coordinator of the Faculty Brass Quintet and conducts the Wright State University Trumpet Ensemble. Listen to the … Continue reading
Wright State creates accelerated programs for teaching English to non-native speakers
New dual undergraduate and graduate programs in teaching English to speakers of other languages are designed for both Wright State students and international students. Continue reading
Students eager to volunteer and enter presidential debate ticket lottery
The deadline for Wright State students to apply as a debate volunteer is July 15, and the deadline for students to enter the ticket lottery is Aug. 29. Continue reading
Handmade lesson
Making artificial hands for children part of Wright State English and communication class project
Students in this English and communication course also learned how to gather information and then marry words, images and sounds to communicate it. Continue reading
Target talent
Wright State grad student Matthew Scherreik’s paper on target recognition wins top award in international competition
Matthew Scherreik, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, won the Lockheed Martin Best Student Paper award for the third year in a row. Continue reading
