Academics

Wright State partners with Chinese universities, acclaimed museum

Photo of Wright State Provost Steven Angle and Jian Hu, president of of Xi'an University of Finance and Economics.

Wright State University has formed partnerships with three universities in central China as well as a world-class museum at a spectacular archaeological reserve and mausoleum of China’s first emperor. Continue reading

Yaklic named acting chair of Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Yaklic has been a full-time faculty member in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for more than six years, where he has served as medical director for Wright State Physicians Women’s Health Care. Continue reading

Clayton student realizes dream, wins full ride to Wright State

Photo of Karissa Kelly, the 2012 Dayton's CW Scholarship winner

A local high school student who lost her mother in 2010 but found comfort through visiting with her school guidance counselor and helping others through volunteering… Continue reading

Newest Presidential Scholar is a trailblazer

Named last week as the university’s Presidential Scholar for 2012–13, Virginia Hall leaves Thursday for Africa…
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That’s a rap: MBA student concludes degree with memorable presentation

A graduating Wright State MBA student delivered one of the most unique final project presentations his professor had ever seen… Continue reading

Wright State holds largest commencement ever

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A record number of degree applications was received for the spring ceremony—2,820 total. Continue reading

Wright State students recognized for co-curricular excellence

(L-R) Photo of Honors Director Susan Carrafiello, Wright State President David R. Hopkins, commendation award winner for writing excellence Lara Donnelly and Honors Associate Director Alex Wenning.

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins presented Presidential Commendations for Excellence in Co-Curricular Activities to students Wednesday, June 6, at the Rockafield House on campus. Continue reading

Students, local nonprofits win awards at Wright State Nonprofit Leadership Alliance annual event

Photo of Bruce Kline, president of the board of directors of the Wright State Alumni Association accepting the Outstanding Nonprofit Organization Award on behalf of the association. At right, graduate student Amanda Turner also won a $250 scholarship.

Featuring over $3,500 in cash awards and the largest Wright State certified nonprofit professional class ever, the 2012 Spring Community Recognition Ceremony… Continue reading

Student films on the big screen

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The 20th annual Big Lens Film Festival will showcase short films by students in the award-winning Wright State University Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading

Wright State awards honorary degree to Neal Gittleman

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Neal Gittleman, music director of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, will receive an honorary degree at Wright State’s Spring Commencement. Continue reading