Academics

Wright State’s Robert Sweeney honored by state commission for Latino affairs

Robert Sweeney and Veronica Sweeney

Robert Sweeney, executive vice president for planning at Wright State, honored for supporting and advancing the interests of the Hispanic community. Continue reading

Rise.Shine. campaign announcement

Roundup of media coverage of Rise. Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University: Dayton Daily News: Tom Hanks to lead $150M fundraising effort at Wright State Academy and Emmy Award winner Tom Hanks and Amanda Wright Lane, great grandniece of … Continue reading

Tom Hanks’ strong connection to Wright State University springs from his early acting days

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks, co-chair of Wright State’s Rise.Shine. fundraising campaign, has a long-running love affair with the university. Continue reading

Emerald ash borer research

Biology professor Don Cipollini

Roundup of coverage of biology professor Don Cipollini’s emerald ash borer research. WYSO Public Radio: Emerald ash borer could have a new host A Wright State University researcher has found evidence that the emerald ash borer, a destructive invasive insect, … Continue reading

Wright State Physicians now offers travel education and immunization services

Wright State Physicians Family Medicine offering travel vaccines, medicines and safety tips for those traveling outside the United States.
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Wright State University announces $150 million fundraising campaign featuring Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks

Rise.Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University promises to expand scholarships, attract more top-flight faculty and support construction of state-of-the-art facilities. Continue reading

Public Health Grand Rounds event to focus on nicotine/tobacco-free workplace

Oct. 23 Public Health Grand Rounds event will focus on Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County’s comprehensive nicotine and tobacco policy.
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‘Remote Area Medical’ to be shown at Boonshoft School of Medicine Oct. 23

Documentary shows how rural America provides health care to uninsured

“Remote Area Medical” focuses on pop-up medical clinic that serves the poorest and most vulnerable Americans. Continue reading

TEDxDayton2014 to have Wright State flavor

Five people with links to Wright State will be those speaking or performing at TEDxDayton2014 Oct. 17. Continue reading

New Center of Pedagogy will support educator preparation efforts at Wright State

Brian Boyd, director of the Center of Pedagogy

New Center of Pedagogy will coordinate relationships among educators and faculty to improve programs that prepare educators and P-12 student achievement. Continue reading