Wright State Headlines
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Aug 7
A new journey
More than 40 recent Wright State University education graduates who secured teaching positions in area schools received a boost as they prepare for their first year in the classroom — free classroom supplies from Crayons to Classrooms. Continue reading
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Aug 6
Thirsting for life
Inspired by challenges at home, a Wright State researcher is working to make drinking water safer around the world. Continue reading
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Aug 6
A renewed focus on citizenship
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development is preparing students for civic life and career success. Continue reading
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Aug 6
A legacy of remembrance
The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center’s 25th anniversary recognizes its impact across the Miami Valley and the generosity of founder Renate Frydman. Continue reading
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Aug 5
Fresh spaces, bold ideas: What’s new at Wright State
Wright State is enhancing the campus experience with reimagined gathering spaces, expanded student opportunities and new initiatives that support student success and military-connected learners. Continue reading
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News
Dayton Business Journal reports more state funds could be coming to Wright State for Human Performance research
Excerpt Several years after its launch, an initiative by Wright State University with funds from the Ohio Third Frontier has meant more chances to win contracts, officials say. The Ohio Controlling Board will vote Monday on whether to disperse … Continue reading
Two new members appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees
Community member Bruce Langos and Wright State MBA student Austin Rains join the Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Former Wright State theatre student directs sensory-friendly performances
Ryan Scarlata designs performances for people with sensory sensitivities at the Columbus Children’s Theatre, where he is the associate artistic director. Continue reading
Making wishes come true
Katie McGrath, who graduated in April from Wright State with a master’s degree in educational leadership, was honored as Volunteer of the Year by A Special Wish. Continue reading
Good works
Wright State students do creek, library and garden work in Appalachia as part of honors sustainability course
Through an interdisciplinary sustainability course in Wright State’s Honors Program, students spent a week performing community service in southeast Ohio. Continue reading
Tom Archdeacon profiles medical school grad, basketball star Alison Bales
Excerpt In mid-March of 2007, the 6-foot-7 Bales — a graduate of Beavercreek High and Duke University — walked onto the stage at the Renaissance Hotel in Cleveland’s Public Square for the first round of the WNBA Draft and was … Continue reading
Sports minded
Daniel Sexton excels on the mound, exemplifies Wright State’s athletics prowess
Starting pitcher Daniel Sexton was named to the Horizon League’s Second Team and helped lead the baseball team to the finals of the league tournament. Continue reading
Scientific American interviews Wright State autism expert
Excerpt Society teaches people with autism from a young age that they are incapable of love, says Jessica Penwell Barnett, assistant professor of sexuality studies in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Barnett … Continue reading
Dayton Daily News reports Lake Campus construction project has begun
Excerpt Wright State University’s Lake Campus will start construction on a new building that will be completed by the winter of 2018. The Lake Campus’s Agriculture and Water Quality Center will be a 8,190 square-foot building and will cost $3 … Continue reading
Dayton Daily News says three local valedictorians headed to Wright State are students ‘you should know’
Excerpt Rebecca Reese, Wayne Rebecca Reese is a senior at Wayne High School and is graduating as Valedictorian of her class. She is the vice president of Student Council, a clarinet section leader in the marching band, and runs distance … Continue reading
