Wright State Headlines
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Jul 6
Wright State–Lake Campus’ America 250 event brings students and community together
Over 200 attendees gathered to explore the stories, people and defining moments that shaped American history. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State President Sue Edwards Named to Dayton Business Journal’s Power 100
One hundred area leaders are being recognized for helping shape the Dayton region’s growth over the last 25 years. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Civil Air Patrol encampment brings 500 cadets to Wright State for leadership training
Wright State University served as the training ground for Civil Air Patrol’s Operation Horizon Forge, bringing together more than 500 middle school and high school cadets. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Wright State Board of Trustees approves balanced budget reflecting financial strength and stability
The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a balanced university budget plan today that reflects the university’s fiscal strength, stability and commitment to continued investment in students and programs. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Words of appreciation
A heartfelt email from alumnus Joe Letterhos ’97 sparked a reflection on how Wright State’s supportive environment helped transform a struggling student into a successful educator and school district leader. Continue reading
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Academics
Exploring Dayton’s public history
Excerpt Each year, the public history students at Wright State University hold a graduate symposium to enable them to present their research and capstone projects. If you love local history, you won’t want to miss some of the great stories … Continue reading
Co-director of ergonomics and Alzheimer’s care receives public service award
Govind Bharwani, Ph.D., co-director of ergonomics and Alzheimer’s care in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and director of Nursing Ergonomics and Alzheimer’s Care at the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio, received the American College of Health Care … Continue reading
Wright State is moving force behind national Association of Women in Psychology conference
Wright State faculty and alumni are taking an active role in organizing and participating in next month’s national Association of Women in Psychology conference. Continue reading
Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness receives donated equipment from LION
Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville received a donation of personal protective clothing and urban search and rescue training equipment from LION. Continue reading
Your retirement income may not be enough
Excerpt Ten thousand Americans retire everyday and many of them will spend their golden years in poverty. Experts say many others will scrimp and save only to find that what they have is nowhere near enough. William Wood is the … Continue reading
Flying colors: Wright State alum selected by NASA for high-altitude astronomy flight
Wright State alumnus and science teacher Tom Jenkins will participate in NASA’s high-altitude astronomy flight program for school teachers this spring. Continue reading
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine accepting applications for Horizons in Medicine
Program gives high-school students a sense of career possibilities in health care
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine is now accepting applications for its 2014 Horizons in Medicine program for high school students. Continue reading
CUPA study finds arts responsible for 18,000 jobs, almost $800 million in income in Dayton region
Wright State’s liberal arts programs bolster region's creative community, have significant impact on economy
An analysis by Wright State’s Center for Urban and Public Affairs estimates that the creative industries in the Greater Dayton region accounted for 18,000 jobs and $799 million in labor income last year. Continue reading
Helping hands
Student who landed at Wright State from Puerto Rico finds meaning in student food pantry
Graduate student Felix Enrique Torres, who landed at Wright State from Puerto Rico, finds meaning in student food pantry. Continue reading
Engineer and entrepreneur Lonnie Johnson, inventor of Super Soaker water gun, to speak at Wright State
Entrepreneur and inventor Lonnie Johnson will discuss “Inspiring a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and excellence” at Wright State on Feb. 19. Continue reading
