Wright State Headlines
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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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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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Offices
Northern exposure
Wright State mechanical engineering student Jack Stafford thrilled with engineering internship in Sweden
When Wright State mechanical engineering student Jack Stafford went to work during the fall 2019 semester, just a short distance away was the Nobel Prize Museum. Continue reading
Class act
Wright State education alumna Ali England flourishing in her teaching career
Ali England, who has two education degrees from Wright State, landed her first teaching job within a week of graduation in 2019. Continue reading
Chinese chamber donates 1,000 protective facemasks to Wright State
The protective facemasks will be provided to students, faculty and staff at Wright State. Continue reading
Virtual career fair for educators to be held May 4-12
Wright State students and alumni can submit their resumes for Pre-K through 12 teaching and other professional opportunities. Continue reading
UCIE hosting online events for students away from campus
Wright State’s University Center for International Education is hosting online events for international students during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Wright State offers support and scholarships to Urbana University students
Wright State is offering current Urbana University students academic scholarships and housing scholarships for fall and spring semesters. Continue reading
Robert Durkle named chief recruitment and admissions officer at Wright State
As chief recruitment and admissions officer, Robert Durkle will play a pivotal role in the execution of Wright State’s recruitment, retention and relationship strategies. Continue reading
Going green
The Dayton and Lake campuses are getting facelifts while students, faculty and staff are learning and working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Tower power
Social work major Rebekah Wyse calls study abroad trip to France experience of a lifetime
Rebekah Wyse decided to major in social work at Wright State so she could help others. Continue reading
Wright State loans out laptops, smartphones for remote learning to Wright State, Sinclair students
Hundreds of used laptops, cameras and smartphones are in the hands of students from Wright State and Sinclair Community College thanks to a Wright State initiative. Continue reading
