Wright State Headlines
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Apr 23
First-year students celebrated at inaugural certificate ceremony
With applause echoing through the Student Union, nearly 500 students, family members, faculty and staff gathered on April 16 to celebrate a defining milestone — the completion of the first year — at Wright State University’s inaugural First-Year Certificate Ceremony. Continue reading
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Apr 23
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition
A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University’s annual Wright Venture competition. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Wright State launches AI-powered platform to advance career readiness and strengthen employer connections
Wright State University is expanding career support for students with the launch of a free AI-powered platform that delivers instant feedback on résumés and interview skills. Continue reading
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Apr 20
Wright State student-athletes help build Fairborn home for family seeking homeownership
More than 160 Wright State student-athletes and coaches volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading
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Around Campus
Black engineering group helps prepares students for successful careers
The Wright State chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers helps prepare students for successful careers as engineers. Continue reading
New Wright State initiative will boost multibillion dollar defense/intelligence industries
Excerpt Wright State University is ramping up efforts to tackle the looming shortage in defense, aerospace and intelligence workers. The school recently put three organizations under one umbrella — a new Center for Workforce Development in Beavercreek — to coordinate … Continue reading
Navigating the campus underground
Excerpt For graduating senior Dan Darkow, who has spinal muscular atrophy and has been in a wheelchair since age 3, the underground connections between 20 of the 22 academic buildings simply allow for easy access. “The tunnels offer a flat … Continue reading
More than 2,100 to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement
Wright State will hold its 2015 spring commencement ceremony in the Nutter Center on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. Continue reading
Wright State to hire AmeriCorps VISTA members to help low-wealth, first-year students
Wright State plans to hire two AmeriCorps VISTA members to support low-wealth, first-year students and to connect them with the resources that will help them complete their degrees. Continue reading
Throwing pains
Longtime judo instructor Mark Curry making champions out of Wright State students
Longtime judo instructor Mark Curry is making champions out of Wright State students through the Raider Active judo class. Continue reading
Local dermatologists to offer free skin cancer screenings May 11-15
The Boonshoft School of Medicine and Wright State Physicians are among those offering screenings during Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Continue reading
Second Amigos Latinos Gala to raise scholarship funds
Hosted by the Office of Latino Affairs, the second annual Amigos Latinos Gala takes place April 24 at 5 p.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center Arena. Continue reading
Top projects by engineering, computer science seniors on display at design showcase
Wright State engineering and computer science students will put their best work on display during the Senior Design Showcase May 1. Continue reading
Wright State Dance Ensemble will welcome spring
Excerpt Wright State University’s Dance Ensemble has invited two local dance companies — Dayton Ballet II and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II — to join them for this year’s spring dance concerts. The performances are slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, … Continue reading
