Wright State Headlines
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Apr 24
Free Community Health Fair offers vital screenings and resources to Dayton residents
Wright State medical students, in partnership with Premier Health, will host a free Community Health Fair on April 25 to promote healthy lifestyles and provide essential health services. Continue reading
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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 celebrated a defining milestone — the completion of the first year — at Wright State’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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Around Campus
College of Nursing and Health to celebrate 40th anniversary with symposium, reception March 20
The Wright State College of Nursing and Health will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a symposium on “The Art and Science of Nursing,” a lecture by nursing expert Lorraine Wright and a reception on March 20. Continue reading
Literary publishers and organizers offer advice and anecdotes on success
Tips on how to start a literary magazine, become involved in the local literary community and launch a career in creative writing came out of a panel discussion at Wright State University for aspiring writers. Continue reading
Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness receives donated equipment from LION
Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville received a donation of personal protective clothing and urban search and rescue training equipment from LION. Continue reading
Design at Work: Wright State University
Excerpt Wright State University selected architect Robert Maschke of Cleveland-based Robert Maschke Architects to redesign and oversee the construction of its new Student Enrollment Center, which recently reopened in the heart of campus. This once dark building has been transformed into a … Continue reading
CUPA study finds arts responsible for 18,000 jobs, almost $800 million in income in Dayton region
Wright State’s liberal arts programs bolster region's creative community, have significant impact on economy
An analysis by Wright State’s Center for Urban and Public Affairs estimates that the creative industries in the Greater Dayton region accounted for 18,000 jobs and $799 million in labor income last year. Continue reading
Lots to do at 2014 Adventure Summit
Check out photos from the 2014 Adventure Summit, sponsored by Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University and held in the Student Union Feb. 14 and 15. Continue reading
Helping hands
Student who landed at Wright State from Puerto Rico finds meaning in student food pantry
Graduate student Felix Enrique Torres, who landed at Wright State from Puerto Rico, finds meaning in student food pantry. Continue reading
Engineer and entrepreneur Lonnie Johnson, inventor of Super Soaker water gun, to speak at Wright State
Entrepreneur and inventor Lonnie Johnson will discuss “Inspiring a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and excellence” at Wright State on Feb. 19. Continue reading
Video—Wright State Basketball on ESPNU
Mark Gazdik from Wright State University and Rowdy Raider talk to Living Dayton about their upcoming men’s basketball game happening live on ESPNU Friday, Feb. 21. The first 5,000 fans through the doors receive a free green T-shirt. Watch the … Continue reading
New director of Disability Services is on the job
Thomas Webb, a veteran disability services advocate focused on equal opportunity for all students, started this week as the new director of the Office of Disability Services. Continue reading
