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
Model citizen
Wright State alum and videographer Lee Furry making international splash with his Star Wars models
Lee Furry, a Wright State motion pictures graduate and local news videographer, turned his interest in Star Wars models into a thriving business. Continue reading
Climate change survey of science teachers co-designed by Wright State’s Lee Hannah making national splash
Published in Science magazine, the survey examined how public school teachers are teaching climate change in the classroom. Continue reading
Wright State financial conference to draw 300
Excerpt Wright State University’s financial services conference is returning this year. The LIFT Symposium — Leading Innovation in Finance Today and Tomorrow — will return March 18 at the Wright State University Nutter Center. This year, the event, intended to … Continue reading
Glen Solomon elected to the Association of Professors of Medicine Council
Glen Solomon is professor and chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and professor and interim chair of the Department of Neurology at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Comedian Maysoon Zayid will headline Wright State’s Honors Institute
Maysoon Zayid will deliver the Honors Institute’s keynote address on March 22, while disability rights attorney Laura Osseck will give the institute’s luncheon address on March 23. Continue reading
Generation Z students may play major role in presidential election
Research by Wright State assistant professor Corey Seemiller finds members of Generation Z have surprising solidarity in views on education, employment, personal freedoms and military intervention. Continue reading
Tom Hanks has busy itinerary for Wright State visit
Excerpt Tom Hanks will be busy in his visit to Dayton next month. Officials from Wright State University laid out the timeline for Hanks’ April 19 visit to the school, which will feature chances for the Oscar-winning actor to visit with … Continue reading
Actor Tom Hanks to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University
Tom Hanks will help dedicate the newly renovated Center for Motion Pictures and celebrate the success of the university’s $150 million Rise. Shine. campaign. Continue reading
Wright State honors Sharon Rab
Excerpt “Peace has been an important theme to me since my childhood,” says Sharon Rab, founder and co-chair of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. “I grew up in Fairborn, a military town. I remember hearing military airplanes taking off, and … Continue reading
Wright State to host acclaimed financial services professionals at regional conference
LIFT2 Symposium on March 18 will feature keynote addresses by LaVaughn Henry, vice president and senior regional officer of the Cincinnati Branch of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank, and David Grau Sr., an attorney and succession planning expert. Continue reading
