Wright State Headlines
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Aug 7
A new journey
More than 40 recent Wright State University education graduates who secured teaching positions in area schools received a boost as they prepare for their first year in the classroom — free classroom supplies from Crayons to Classrooms. Continue reading
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Aug 6
Thirsting for life
Inspired by challenges at home, a Wright State researcher is working to make drinking water safer around the world. Continue reading
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Aug 6
A renewed focus on citizenship
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development is preparing students for civic life and career success. Continue reading
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Aug 6
A legacy of remembrance
The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center’s 25th anniversary recognizes its impact across the Miami Valley and the generosity of founder Renate Frydman. Continue reading
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Aug 5
Fresh spaces, bold ideas: What’s new at Wright State
Wright State is enhancing the campus experience with reimagined gathering spaces, expanded student opportunities and new initiatives that support student success and military-connected learners. Continue reading
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Academics
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
Wright State presents budget plan for fiscal year 2017
Wright State will proactively and responsibly address ongoing fiscal challenges, university officials said during the budget presentation June 2. Continue reading
Dayton Regional STEM School seeks grant to create center for career development
The initiative, in partnership with Wright State’s Center for Manufacturing Sciences, will enhance career opportunities in information technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing. Continue reading
Video vision
Wright State’s Noah Schroeder, students building sophisticated spaceship video game as teaching tool
The video game is designed for the many teachers who have trouble finding an educational video game that matches the content they want to teach. Continue reading
Wright State Physicians Family Medicine offers educational session about self and others
The June 9 session will feature a talk by Paul Hershberger, a clinical health psychologist and director of behavioral science at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Wright State Board of Trustees announces members of presidential search committee
The Search and Screening Advisory Committee will conduct a national search to find the seventh president of Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine holds commencement ceremony on May 27
The Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine honored 100 graduating students during its commencement ceremony at the Schuster Center. Continue reading
