Wright State Headlines
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Aug 10
Wright State recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students
Wright State recognized for its commitment to helping first-generation students succeed through proven strategies that improve retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
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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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Academics
NIH awards Boonshoft School of Medicine researchers $2.8M grant to study craniofacial growth in pediatric patients
Researchers from the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine and several other universities received grant to conduct the largest study of craniofacial growth in different facial types in the world. Continue reading
Wright State’s LEAP Intensive English Program earns highest accreditation
The LEAP Intensive English program, which provides international students with the language skills to be successful, has received the highest level of accreditation from the nation’s accrediting agency. Continue reading
Credit worthy
Wright State alum Joel Huxley turns painting degree into banking career
Wright State 1998 graduate Joel Huxley uses his B.F.A. in painting to help him see the big picture as executive at the Wright-Patt Credit Union. Continue reading
The Wright brothers and the conquest of flight
Excerpt “They had this passion, this mission; they were obsessed to succeed,” said historian David McCullough. But though their plane is proudly displayed at the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum in Washington, historian David McCullough still believes the Wright Brothers … Continue reading
Wright State U professor feeds students’ brains with academic analysis of zombies
Excerpt Many young people have an undying interest in zombies, so a southwest Ohio college professor focuses a class on them. Andrea Harris of Wright State University teaches “Zombies & Gender in Pop Culture.” Her spring class filled up rapidly, … Continue reading
Dayton area heroin crisis is topic of June 19 seminar
Seminar will cover the physiological aspects of addiction, impact of heroin addiction on the community and efforts and resources to address the heroin crisis. Continue reading
Rescue mission
Trauma Care Challenge at Calamityville sharpens the skills of firefighters
Firefighters from around the world participate in a trauma care and rescue training exercise at Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville. Continue reading
Spring 2015 commencement in photos
Wright State University honored more than 2,100 graduating students at its 81st commencement ceremony May 2. Continue reading
Latino locomotive
Wright State’s Stephanie Patino-Garfias pushing hard for immigration reform
Stephanie Patino-Garfias, a political science and communication major at Wright State, advocates for the Latino community and for immigration reform. Continue reading
Wright Brothers Collection featured in ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ story
Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives hosted David McCullough and a “CBS Sunday Morning” crew for an interview on the author’s new Wright brothers book. Continue reading
