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Wright State’s Mai Nguyen a driving force behind PBS documentary on Vietnamese-Americans

Mai Nguyen, director of the Asian and Native American Center, helps create PBS documentary on local second-generation Vietnamese-Americans. Continue reading

Wright State honors 2013 graduate with shoe collection

“Melissa’s Steps” shoe drive is collecting new and gently used shoes for men, women and children at El Puente Learning Center in Dayton and the East Dayton Community Center. Continue reading

Wright State to host third annual Amigos Latinos Gala

Funds raised at the Amigos Latinos Gala on April 22 will support Latino-based scholarships at Wright State and El Puente Learning Center in Dayton. Continue reading

Numerous events scheduled for Asian Heritage Month at Wright State

Wright State’s Asian and Native American Center has organized many educational and fun activities throughout April to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Continue reading

Minding their business

Wright State accounting students using talents to assist not-for-profits as part of class project

Wright State accounting students use talents to assist local not-for-profits as part of a class project. Continue reading

Potluck no more: Raidersgiving expected to draw largest crowd, needs your support

It may have started small, but now it’s gotten big and Raidersgiving needs your help. Continue reading

Walking his own path

Wright State student Roberto Clemente may share a name with his famous relative, but his story is much more than baseball

Although Wright State student Roberto Clemente is related to the Hall of Fame outfielder of the same name, his story is about much more than baseball. Continue reading

TEDxDayton to feature many Wright State faculty, alumni

A number of Wright State faculty and alumni will participate in the third annual TEDxDayton on Oct. 16. Continue reading

Cuban journalist says increasing freedoms, relations with U.S. are giving young people hope

Cuban journalist Elaine Díaz Rodriguez discussed “Cuba in an Era of Change” as part of Wright State’s Year of the Active Bystander program. Continue reading