Academics

Bestselling author to speak for Women’s History Month

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Cory MacPherson
Bestselling author Jennifer Finney Boylan will give a keynote address for Women's History Month.

Bestselling author Jennifer Finney Boylan will give a keynote address, “Gender and Imagination: An Afternoon with Jennifer Finney Boylan,” for Women’s History Month. Continue reading →

Students “pay it forward” in URS 399

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Cory MacPherson

Students get a hands-on look at how nonprofits manage their resources through fundraising, volunteering and grant writing. Continue reading →

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine accepting applications for summer 2011 Horizons in Medicine Program

The program is designed to give high school students a sense of career possibilities in health care
Posted on February 21, 2011 by Cindy Young

Wright State University is taking applications for its 2011 Horizons in Medicine program, which offers high school students the opportunity to explore a career in medicine. Continue reading →

Coordinator for Wright State-led women-in-science effort honored by Air Force

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jim Hannah

The institutional coordinator for a Wright State-led partnership designed to increase participation and advancement of women in science and engineering careers has won a prestigious Air Force role-model award. Continue reading →

Women Divers Hall of Fame to induct Wright State scuba instructor

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jim Hannah

When she was a child, Gina Bier couldn’t decide whether she wanted to be a scuba diver or police officer. So she became both. Continue reading →

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student receives national honor

Third-year medical student wins AMA Foundation Leadership Award
Posted on February 17, 2011 by Cindy Young
Jason Thuener, (center) receives the 2011 AMA Foundation Leadership Award from Richard Hubbard, M.D., Senior Director, External Medical Affairs, Pfizer Inc., (left) and Cecil Wilson, M.D., President, American Medical Association, (right).

WSU student Jason E. Thuener has been named a recipient of the American Medical Association Foundation’s 2011 Leadership Award. Continue reading →

Future teachers studying the African American educational experience

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Cory MacPherson

A collaborative new certificate program is helping future teachers relate to African American students, making them more effective teachers in urban public schools. Continue reading →

Raider grads helping Baby Boomers, others plan for ‘ultimate vacation’

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Seth Bauguess
Anthony Schock, Travis King and Brian Rathbun, work together at UBS Financial Services as the Wealth Consulting Group. Each are graduates of the Raj Soin College of Business.

Thirteen years ago, they joined forces as professionals. But they were already linked by their love for alma mater. Continue reading →

Romancing the Raider

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Katie Halberg

Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate with the one you love. For many Wright State alumni, that someone special is twice as nice, being a fellow Wright State graduate. Continue reading →

Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation gives $240,000 to scholarship program for Wright State engineering students

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Stephanie Gottschlich
Photo of Reynolds and Reynolds check presentation at Valpo B-Ball game

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation has committed $240,000 in scholarships for the Reynolds and Reynolds Leadership Scholars Program at Wright State… Continue reading →