Wright State Headlines
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Oct 15
Wright State English professor to explore literature as handcrafted objects in new book
Crystal Lake, professor of English at Wright State, is researching how readers from the 17th and 18th centuries transformed literature into handcrafted objects that continue to inspire creative expression today. Continue reading
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Oct 13
Wright State alum celebrates 50th birthday while swimming the English Channel
Wright State MBA graduate Amy Wamsley fulfilled a childhood dream by swimming the English Channel. Continue reading
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Oct 10
Wright State research draws attention to behavioral health’s economic impact
Local media spotlight a new Wright State study finding that untreated mental illness costs the greater Dayton region nearly $30 billion a year. Continue reading
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Oct 9
Alumni mentorship program helps new students feel welcome at Wright State
The Alumni Ambassador PACK program pairs experienced alumni with new students to help them feel at home at Wright State. Continue reading
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Oct 8
Educating future educators
More than 150 high school students from six area high schools explored what it means to become an educator during Wright State University’s fourth annual Future Teachers Day. Continue reading
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Undergraduate
Social life
Wright State’s Melanie West uses social work training in Washington, D.C., immigration internship
Working in Washington, D.C., as an advocacy intern on immigration issues was an eye-opening experience for social work major Melanie West. Continue reading
Raj Soin College of Business creates degree completion program for nontraditional students
Raj Soin College of Business launches program that helps nontraditional students return to complete a bachelor’s degrees in business. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre called #1 underrated program in Midwest
Prominent theater review website names Wright State’s theatre program the top underrated program in the Midwest. Continue reading
Wright State University welcomes over 5,000 new students to fall semester
Wright State welcomes 5,066 new students on the first day of fall semester, swelling total enrollment to 17,842, the fourth highest total in school history. Continue reading
Campus buzzes with volunteers, golf carts, new students during Move-In Day
With the help of more than 500 campus volunteers and over 100 golf carts, 1,400 first-year students brought their belongings to Wright State during Move-In Day. Continue reading
Wright State welcomes 1,400 new students at Move-In Day
Move-in Day on Wright State’s Dayton Campus began at 9 a.m. Aug. 27, as 1,400 new students arrived at their new home. Continue reading
Interest surges in living on campus; more students expected to populate residence halls
Dayton Campus prepares for Move-in Day
More students are interested in living on campus at Wright State University, with the dorms expected to be nearly full when students arrive for fall semester. Continue reading
Raider Guardian: Wright State’s new safety app set to launch fall semester
Students, faculty and staff at Wright State’s Dayton Campus will soon be able to call university police at the touch of a button. Continue reading
Interest of conflict
Incoming Wright State student Sierra Butler helps resolve disputes at Dayton Mediation Center
Incoming Wright State student Sierra Butler helps resolve disputes at the Dayton Mediation Center. She will soon pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Continue reading
Thomas Sudkamp appointed to serve as provost at Wright State University
Thomas Sudkamp will serve as Wright State’s chief academic officer with the title provost and vice president for curriculum and instruction, and Mark Polatajko has been named chief operating officer and vice president of business and finance. Continue reading
