Wright State Headlines
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Dec 2
Wright State professor emeritus and pioneering documentary filmmaker Julia Reichert dies
Oscar-winner Julia Reichert taught film production at Wright State for 28 years, mentoring dozens of emerging filmmakers. Continue reading
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Dec 2
Growing sport
The fastest growing sport in America, pickleball is now being played on-campus. Continue reading
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Dec 2
Raiders’ historic season ends against No. 13 Georgia Tech in NCAA volleyball tournament
The Wright State volleyball team wrapped up a historic season that included 23 consecutive wins, an 18–0 conference record and its third trip to the NCAA Tournament in the last four years. Continue reading
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Dec 1
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants for the fifth consecutive year
All Wright State students, faculty and staff with a creative concept to promote student success are welcome to apply for a Students First Fund grant. Continue reading
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Nov 30
Wright State historical archaeologist Lance Greene nominated for North Carolina literary award
Lance Greene, professor of anthropology, is a finalist for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award for “Their Determination to Remain: A Cherokee Community’s Resistance to the Trail of Tears in North Carolina.” Continue reading
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Disability Services
Raider Rigs
Students with disabilities at Wright State can now explore campus and surrounding outdoor areas with new off-road, electric, accessible quad bikes. Continue reading
Tom Webb selected for training program to improve access to medical education for people with disabilities
Tom Webb, director of disability services, will receive training to help others in the field of disability inclusion and accommodation expand their involvement in the health sciences. Continue reading
Wright State staff and faculty honored for excellence
Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. Continue reading
2022 Excellence in Service (Unclassified)
Heather RandoPart of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2022
Heather Rando, associate director of disability services, and the Raiders on the Autism Spectrum Excelling (RASE) Program have made a significant impact on countless students. Continue reading
Marketing advocate
Wright State marketing major Mary Trittschuh advocates for people with developmental disabilities through a summer internship
Marketing major Mary Trittschuh is interning with the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities this summer. Continue reading
Office of Disability Services honors scholarship recipients at annual banquet
The Office of Disability Services celebrated the accomplishments of 20 scholarship recipients and presented its Golden Spoke Awards at its annual Scholarship Awards Banquet. Continue reading
Tom Webb appointed to Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council
Tom Webb received a three-year appointment on the Statewide Independent Living Council, which promotes the full access and independence of people with disabilities. Continue reading
The disabled parenting dilemma
Kara Ayers, Ph.D., ’04 has been on the leading edge of the lightly researched topic of struggles faced by parents with disabilities
Kara Ayers is actively involved in disability policy through her work at the University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Continue reading
Disability studies expert Jay T. Dolmage to speak on Academic Ableism at virtual Wright State workshop
Part of Wright State’s Inclusive Excellence series, the workshop will be held on Webex on April 7–8. Continue reading
Wright State receives grant from Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for adaptive outdoor recreation
Wright State’s Office of Disability Services will purchase four off-road, electric, accessible quad bikes for the campus community. Continue reading
