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Emmanuel Urquieta participates in a NASA mission simulating stresses of deep space exploration
Posted on February 1, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

The chance to participate in an official NASA mission at the Johnson Space Center in Houston was a “dream come true” for 2015 Wright State University graduate Emmanuel Urquieta. Urquieta, who earned a master’s degree in aerospace medicine from the Wright … Continue reading →

Game Changers: Scott Nagy and Katrina Merriweather

New basketball coaches add to Raiders' winning tradition
Posted on February 1, 2017 by Andrew Call

Scott Nagy Consider how much a college basketball coach must love a university to stay there 21 years. Then consider how compelling the reasons would need to be for him to leave that university behind. “I can’t imagine what it was … Continue reading →

Wisconsin-Platteville chancellor to visit Wright State Feb. 2-4 for president’s job

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

Dennis Shields, the first of three finalists for Wright State University’s presidential position, will visit campus Thursday, Feb. 2, to Saturday, Feb. 4. Continue reading →

An eye for news

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Kris Sproles

Dan Rather, the award-winning veteran news anchor, was greeted with a standing ovation at Wright State University on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Continue reading →

Wright State Theatre presents controversial drama ‘The Children’s Hour’

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State Theatre’s production of Lillian Hellman’s “The Children’s Hour” runs from Feb. 2 to Feb. 12 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading →

Deborah L. Ulrich named interim dean of College of Nursing and Health

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Deborah L. Ulrich previously served as the associate dean for undergraduate programs at the Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Black History Month to feature DCDC, ‘Hidden Figures’

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Jim Hannah

The Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center will host events celebrating Black History Month Feb. 1 to Feb. 22. Continue reading →

Science Olympiad Invitational brings over 1,000 to Wright State

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Kris Sproles

Over 1,600 middle school and high school students competed in 23 events in the Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament. Continue reading →

Scarf frenzy

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Kris Sproles

Free scarves, hats and other winter accessories were given away to Wright State students at the second annual Scarf Frenzy. Continue reading →

Year of the Rooster

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Kris Sproles

Wright State’s Asian and Native American Center and the University Center for International Education hosted a Lunar New Year celebration. Continue reading →