Wright State Headlines
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Aug 10
Wright State recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students
Wright State recognized for its commitment to helping first-generation students succeed through proven strategies that improve retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
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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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News
From Wright State to Hollywood
Emmy Award–winning screenwriter Erik Bork (’89) reflects on his days as a motion pictures student and working with Tom Hanks
Even though he’s collaborated with such Hollywood A-listers as Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Brian Grazer, and Ron Howard, Erik Bork didn’t always dream of making movies. “When I was in high school, I started gravitating toward the creative arts of some … Continue reading
Collection Companions
Author David McCullough joined Tom Hanks in combing through rare Wright Brothers artifacts
Contributed by Timothy R. Gaffney, National Aviation Heritage Alliance Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough returned to Wright State University just as actor-filmmaker Tom Hanks was making his campus visit, joining him to examine artifacts that are part of the university’s Wright … Continue reading
Hanks for the Memories
Academy Award-winning actor and producer Tom Hanks leaves lasting imprint on Dayton, Wright State University
Tom Hanks of Forrest Gump/Saving Private Ryan fame was on campus, and excitement was at a fever pitch. Nearly 2,000 students, faculty, and staff had amassed outside Wright State University’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures on April 19 to catch … Continue reading
Flight Test
Emmanuel Urquieta participates in a NASA mission simulating stresses of deep space exploration
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
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
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
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’
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
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’
The Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center will host events celebrating Black History Month Feb. 1 to Feb. 22. Continue reading
