Wright State Headlines
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Aug 14
Setting up the community
The Wright State University volleyball team helped hundreds of Greene County children get ready for the new school year during a Back-to-School Kick-Off. Continue reading
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Aug 13
Wright State Theatre recognized among Miami Valley’s best
Award-winning productions and standout performances showcase the talent of Wright State Theatre students, faculty and alumni. Continue reading
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Aug 12
Student-led SPARK program promotes health and wellness at Wright State
A team of students are making conversations about wellness more approachable by providing peer support and campus resources to fellow students. Continue reading
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Aug 11
Wright State video producer earns Regional Emmy and state journalism award
Kris Sproles, a staff member in Wright State’s Office of University Communications and Marketing, earned two professional awards for his outstanding storytelling and visual journalism. Continue reading
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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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Academics
Wright State staffer survives killer Oklahoma tornado
Huddled in a tiny concrete bunker in Moore, Okla., with her daughter and grandchildren, Wright State University staffer Barb Cwirka could hear only the soft whir of a ventilation fan. Continue reading
French student Brandon Broadwater says bonjour to Presidential Scholarship
At the end of spring semester, French language lover Brandon Broadwater bid a brief adieu to the United States in order to soak up the language and culture in France.
Wright State University Center for Healthy Communities offers seminar on ethical dilemmas for health, social services professionals
Health care and social service providers work to promote the well-being of their clients. But sometimes they face ethical dilemmas. Continue reading
Winners of the fall 2012 Wright State Learning Communities Awards
Staff and students who provided an excellent learning opportunity for first-year students last fall were recognized April 23… Continue reading
Solon schools win National Science Olympiad
A team of high school students from Solon High School and a team of middle school students from Solon Middle School in Solon, Ohio, took top honors in the 2013 Science Olympiad National Tournament. Continue reading
Wright State Orthopaedics will offer educational session about painful disorders of muscles, bones, joints and nerves
Wright State Orthopaedics will offer an educational session about the common problems of the musculoskeletal system on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine student selected president-elect of Student National Medical Association
Topaz Sampson, a second-year medical student at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, has been selected the 2013-2014 president-elect… Continue reading
Unlocking Memories
Wright State biomedical engineer creates pioneering therapy program for people with dementia
Golf tournaments, Italian music, the late Julia Childs’ cooking shows, and family photos—lots of family photos. These are among the contents of “memory boxes,” part of a revolutionary program called Behavior-Based Ergonomics Therapy, or BBET, for dementia patients being pioneered … Continue reading
Power Play—Student researcher pursuing long-lasting battery
Game Boys were fun. The handheld devices offered baseball, Tetris, Super Mario and other Nintendo video games. But the batteries died quickly… Continue reading
Tuned In
Cramming in college … pulling all-nighters. Sound familiar? It’s not always a bad thing. In fact, it helped prepare award-winning composer Stephen Hampton for the tight deadlines he would encounter in the high-pressure music industry. “You begin to trust your … Continue reading
