Academics

Current, prospective Wright State students can learn more about health care careers at annual event

Photo of Wright State student at Path to Health Professions Day

The College of Science and Mathematics will hold its annual Path to Health Professions Day on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17, in the Student Union. Continue reading

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students to host blood drive on Feb. 11

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students will host a blood drive for the Community Blood Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in White Hall. Continue reading

Home-schooling families meet with international students at Wright State

Breakout discussion

Local parents and children involved in home schooling met with Wright State students in the LEAP Intensive English Program to discuss alternative education and cultural differences. Continue reading

Canine Companions bring independence to disabled

Excerpt Carlos helps pick things up, turns on and off room lights, and pulls on coat sleeves and socks to help take them off for Alex Woodall. “He loves to help, he is my best friend,” Woodall said. Alex Woodall … Continue reading

Wright State to host open house for liberal arts on Presidents Day

Wright State’s College of Liberal Arts will host an open house for prospective students on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. Continue reading

Wright State alumna publishes young adult novel on normalcy and romance

Sara Pyszka

Wright State 2010 graduate Sara Pyszka has released a YA book “Dancing Daisies,” a coming-of-age drama about a 17-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Continue reading

Pair of Wright State students to perform in this weekend’s DCDC performance

Wright State University senior dance majors Alexis Evans-Krueger and Abby Leithart will perform with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) for two shows this weekend… Continue reading

Video—Superman doctor comes to aid of local Wright State student

Excerpt The doctor who took Superman, Christopher Reeve, off a ventilator in 2003 has now become a 20-year old college student’s personal Superman. This summer, Daniel Darkow became the first patient with Spinal Muscular Atrophy to receive a Diaphragm Pacing … Continue reading

Wright State Collegiate Chorale to perform at Carnegie Hall

Wright State University musicians will return to one of the world’s most prestigious concert venues when the Collegiate Chorale performs at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, Feb. 16. Continue reading

Fillion signs with professional team in Holland

Emilie Fillion, who completed her playing career for the Wright State women’s soccer team this past fall, has signed a professional contract with FC Twente of the Dutch Premier League. Continue reading