Wright State Headlines
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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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Apr 16
Professional performance begins here
Wright State theatre students Skye Hodgkin and Evelyn Vordtriede are gaining real-world experience with the Human Race Theatre Company, highlighting how the university prepares them for professional performance. Continue reading
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Offices
Actor and Wright State grad Eddie McClintock to kick off Virtual Alumni Speaker Series
Wright State alumnus Eddie McClintock will discuss his acting career and his experiences at Wright State on Sept. 30 during Homecoming Week. Continue reading
All business
Wright State senior Jugad Mattu’s interest in international business takes her through some surprising turns
Jugad Mattu will work for AmeriCorps as she nears her bachelor’s degree in business at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State to hold virtual commencement ceremony for spring graduates on Oct. 24
Wright State will hold a virtual commencement ceremony on Oct. 24 to celebrate Dayton Campus spring 2020 graduates and Lake Campus summer 2019 through spring 2020 graduates. Continue reading
Employer Speaker Series to kick off with Wright-Patterson contract specialist job opportunities
Internships and full-time job opportunities that involve helping the Air Force negotiate contracts and buy night vision goggles, simulators, aircraft and other essential military equipment. Continue reading
Painting the town
Wright State alumna Shirley Tucker helps youths use their artistic talents for city murals
Wright State B.F.A. grad Shirley Tucker works with youth in the juvenile justice system to paint murals around Dayton. Continue reading
Wright State actuarial science students and grads finding home at CANARY Consulting
CANARY Consulting has a thing for finance and statistics students from Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State alumni named Ohio Teacher of the Year finalists
Joy McKarns ’93 is an eighth-grade language arts teacher at Northmont Middle School, and Tom Jenkins ’97, ’99 teaches eighth-grade science and STEM at Greenon Junior/Senior High School. Continue reading
State of the art
Wright State fine art alumna Dana L. Wiley navigates her gallery through the coronavirus
Dana L. Wiley has developed creative solutions to keep her art gallery operating through the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Computer power
Computer science alum Haneen Barri thriving as a software engineer at tech giant Booz Allen Hamilton
Haneen Barri turned an internship with Booz Allen Hamilton into a full-time job after graduating from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. Continue reading
Welcome back
More than 1,260 new and returning students will move into 29 residence halls and on-campus apartments during Operation Move-In Aug. 20-23. Continue reading
