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He built it, they came

William Crotty with bat at Dayton's Miracle League baseball field

Excerpt It’s written all over their faces—the thrill of it. Their daily world of limits, obstacles and hurdles has suddenly melted away and been replaced by a delicious universe of possibility and hope. That’s the reason it’s called the Miracle … Continue reading

Wright State, City of Dayton collaborate on effort to support emerging women leaders

Nan Whaley, Kelli Zaytoun and Kimberly Barrett

The Women’s Leadership Collaborative of Greater Dayton seeks to increase the number of women in the region who hold leadership roles in government, education and business. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine student recognized for culturally responsive care and giving back to the community

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine student Jasmin Cortney Scott-Hawkins receives the Oliver Goldsmith, M.D., Scholarship for the Promotion and Advancement of Culturally Responsive Care. Continue reading

Engineers Club of Dayton to welcome another Wright State engineering researcher to historic “Barn Gang”

Mike Raymer, professor of computer science and engineering, is the latest engineering researcher to join the so-called “Barn Gang” at the Dayton Engineers Club. Continue reading

Family band

Wright State staff and couple lead a successful country-rock band

Jamie and Chris Suttle, Wright State staff members who are also married, lead a successful country-rock band. Continue reading

Visit of Chinese museum officials may lead to growth in partnership with Wright State

Wright State’s partnership with the Museum of Terracotta Soldiers and Horses of Shi-Huang-Di in China may expand in the wake of a visit to the university by museum officials. Continue reading

Local college gears up to tackle national manufacturing workforce problem

Excerpt A new college-led, technology-based initiative to fill the manufacturing worker pipeline is getting closer to launch. The Wright State University Center for Manufacturing Sciences — announced in late 2013 — is shaping up to be a major player in education … Continue reading

Photo effect

Image from Dunbar Library archives inspires Wright State’s Gino Pasi to make a movie
Gino Pasi in the archives

An image from Special Collections and Archives inspires Wright State archivist Gino Pasi to make a movie. Continue reading

Aha moments

Philosophy professor William Irvine authors book on world-changing insights
William Irvine holding his book

Latest book by Wright State philosophy professor William Irvine examines moments of insight that shape the world. Continue reading

New dean for Wright State Lake Campus

Jay Albayyari headshot

There’s a new dean on the job at Wright State’s Lake Campus. Jay Albayyari took over for Bonnie Mathies who retired recently. Albayyari had been acting dean since April 1 and was able to work alongside Mathies who helped him transition … Continue reading