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Wright State grad Behzad Ghanbarian wins prestigious geophysics award for Ph.D. research

Behzad Ghanbarian ’14 will receive the Donald L. Turcotte award from the American Geophysical Union for his dissertation on the physical and hydraulic properties of rocks and soils. Continue reading

Breaking the ice

Wright State alum Molly Eaton '08 launches shaved-ice business
Molly Eaton in her Tropical Kona Shaved Ice truck

Molly Eaton, a 2008 Wright State graduate, brings a vacation state of mind wherever she goes in her Tropical Kona Shaved Ice truck. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine Center for Healthy Communities marks 25th anniversary with yearlong celebration

Wright State’s Center for Healthy Communities works in partnership with numerous Greater Dayton organizations to improve the health of the community. Continue reading

The ripple effect of Tony Ortiz

Tony Ortiz

Excerpt In the little town of Cuomo, Puerto Rico, Dr. Tony Ortiz was the third of 13 kids raised by parents whose work ethic, faith, and love for their children produced a tight-knit family. With added guidance and support from … Continue reading

Outdoor Resource Center group trips create lasting memories

From tropical beaches to mountain ranges, Wright State’s Outdoor Resource Center offers the adventures of a lifetime. Continue reading

Looking to the future of saving the past

Dawne Dewey with David McCullough

Excerpt We’ve read a lot lately about how the digital world is changing the business of collecting and preserving the past. What does the saving of history look like in the future? We had a discussion about it with Dawne … Continue reading

Paving the way

Craftsmanship of Wright State’s Sung Kim keeps campus walkways safe, beautiful

Replacing up to 60 pavers a day, Sung Kim, a grounds maintenance worker at Wright State, keeps walkways on the university’s campus safe and beautiful. Continue reading

Thousands of students enjoy Fall Fest

Fall Fest, the annual celebration that concludes Welcome Week at Wright State, brought students, staff and faculty together for a day of fun, food and free goodies. Continue reading

Staff honored for providing excellent service to Wright State

The President’s Awards for Excellence recognizes the vital role that classified and unclassified staff play in promoting and maintaining excellence at Wright State. Continue reading