Wright State Headlines
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Nov 13
Wright State student organizations give back during Fall Semester
Ahead of National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 15, Wright State is recognizing its student organizations’ efforts to make a difference. Continue reading
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Nov 12
Wright State Theatre explores the search for meaning in ‘Pippin’
A prince chases an extraordinary life in Wright State Theatre’s “Pippin,” a musical reimagined in a modern, metropolitan setting and brought to life by student performers, designers and crew Nov. 12–22. Continue reading
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Nov 10
Wright State University hosting National Civics Bee Regional Competition
The competition is supported by a $3 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to expand civic literacy, leadership and participation. Continue reading
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Nov 10
Wright State student-athletes make an impact on Fairborn family through Habitat for Humanity project
More than 160 Wright State student-athletes and coaches helped Habitat for Humanity build a new home for a Fairborn family, turning a volunteer effort into a lasting community impact. Continue reading
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Nov 9
Regional development executive Jerad Barnett appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees
Jerad Barnett, president and CEO of Beavercreek-based Synergy Building Systems, has been appointed to the Wright State Board of Trustees for a six-year term. Continue reading
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International Students
Master of Public Health student from Somalia focuses research on mental health of immigrant women
Fartun Yussuf, a Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate student and native of Somalia, draws on her own cross-cultural experience as she researches the mental health of immigrant women. Continue reading
Wright State exploring student exchange with the University of Panama
Representatives from the University of Panama visiting Wright State to explore student and research exchange. Continue reading
Wright State’s UCIE now a Passport Acceptance Facility
It took over a year of work with the Bureau of Consulate Affairs, but this month, finally Joy Wanderi and the University Center for International Education got their wish: the UCIE is now one of six Passport Acceptance Facilities in Dayton. Continue reading
Language art
Wright State’s Chris Hall opening doors in China for the teaching of English
Wright State plans to partner with a university in China to enroll its students in Wright State’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program. Continue reading
Idol chatter
Wright State grad Alexis Gomez rising star in 'American Idol' competition
Musician and 2014 Wright State graduate Alexis Gomez advances to Hollywood in the current season of “American Idol.” Continue reading
Fall Commencement in photos
Wright State honored nearly 1,200 graduating students at its Fall 2014 Commencement ceremony Dec. 13 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Class of 2014 celebrates Fall Commencement
The Wright State University Nutter Center was packed with a raucous crowd Saturday, though it was not for an athletic endeavor. It was for Fall Commencement. Continue reading
More than 1,100 to graduate at Fall Commencement
Ceremony takes place Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Nutter Center.
The Wright State University Nutter Center will be packed with a raucous crowd Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. And though thousands will cross the finish line, it will not be an athletic endeavor. Continue reading
International Education Week at Wright State to kick off Monday
Headlined by a visit from Selingo and his seminar, “A World Unbound: The Changing Nature of Higher Education and Internationalization,” the week’s events promote the benefits of global education. Continue reading
Computational social scientist
Student researcher Hemant Purohit wins international honor for using social media technology innovation to help disaster relief
Hemant Purohit, a graduate researcher in the Center of Excellence in Knowledge-enabled Computing (Kno.e.sis), was honored for using social media to help disaster relief. Continue reading
