Wright State Headlines
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Feb 12
Wright State’s Homecoming shines bright ‘Under the Stars’
Wright State University’s Homecoming events transported alumni, students, faculty and staff to the great outdoors with its “Under the Stars, Every Star Tells a Story” theme. Continue reading
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Feb 10
Wright State dance students to premiere original works at Emerging Choreographers Concert Feb. 14–16
The Emerging Choreographers Concert will feature new choreographic works from 15 Wright State dance students that push the boundaries of creativity and artistic expression. Continue reading
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Feb 7
New Career Hub offers centralized professional services for Wright State students and alumni
Wright State University students and alumni can now receive career advice, prepare for interviews, meet with potential employers and get free headshots at the Career Hub, a one-of-a-kind, centralized space in the Student Union. Continue reading
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Feb 4
Wright State’s Health Professions Day offers a healthy dose of career opportunities
Wright State’s annual Health Professions Day on Feb. 17 offers high school and college students the chance to learn about academic and career paths in health care. Continue reading
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Feb 3
Pumped up
Wright State Army and Air Force ROTC cadets have a new space to train on campus as they prepare for leadership positions in the military. Continue reading
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Giving
Vishal Soin Innovation Park provides opportunities for business, industry collaborations
Wright State University dedicated the Vishal Soin Innovation Park, which includes five office buildings around Presidential Drive and Colonel Glenn Highway. Continue reading
Wright State University to dedicate the Vishal Soin Innovation Park
Named in honor of former board chair, park will increase university's visibility along I-675 and provide new opportunities for business, industry collaborations
The park, supported by a gift from the Soin Family Foundation, is located on the south side of Colonel Glenn Highway, directly across from Wright State’s Dayton Campus. Continue reading
A salute to our nation’s finest
Delores Etter ’70, ’72 establishes scholarship for Wright State students from military families
The Delores and Jerry Etter Scholarship will help students in the College of Science and Mathematics or the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
John and Shirley Berry commit $1.5 million to student success initiatives at Wright State
In appreciation of the Berrys’ gift, Wright State named the 220-seat auditorium in the Student Success Center the John and Shirley ’77 Berry Auditorium. Continue reading
Enterprise Holdings Foundation invests in the professional development of Wright State students
$3,000 grant will be utilized for services and programs to help students launch their careers. Continue reading
A wonderful life
Grateful for Wright State’s impact on their lives, Ron ’76, ’84 and Joan Amos pay it forward for future generations
The Ron and Joan Amos Family Scholarship provides assistance to students who are working their way through college. Continue reading
Wright State to offer scholarship in memory of shooting victim Parris Hummons
Dayton Early College Academy graduates will be the preferred recipients of the Parris Hummons Memorial Scholarship. Continue reading
Giving from Wright State retirees hits record high
More than a quarter million dollars was donated to the Wright State Retirees Association for scholarships and other campus programs in 2015, a record amount. Continue reading
Tom Hanks will have a long-lasting impact on Motion Pictures program
Tom Hanks visited Wright State to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures, saying he hopes the center inspires students to do the hard work necessary to launch film careers. Continue reading
Hanks for the memories
Academy Award-winning actor and producer Tom Hanks leaves lasting imprint on Dayton, Wright State University
An in-depth review of Tom Hanks’s whirlwind visit to Dayton and Wright State University. Continue reading
