Wright State Headlines
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Jul 22
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine welcomes new class of future physicians with Convocation and White Coat Ceremony
The Boonshoft School of Medicine welcomed 130 medical students during its 51st annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on July 18 at the Dayton Masonic Center. Continue reading
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Jul 21
Wright State’s Raider Immersion Program connects students to paid defense and industry learning opportunities
The workforce development initiative allows students to earn pay while collaborating with industry partners on projects that build professional experience and in-demand skills. Continue reading
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Jul 16
Wright State University Foundation funds 11 projects to enhance student success
The Wright State University Foundation awarded $75,000 in Students First Fund grants to support innovative ideas from faculty, staff and students at the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
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Jul 15
A passion for storytelling
From helping create the first designated podcasting space on a college campus to a career at WYSO Public Radio, Will Davis ’10, ’14 has always given people opportunities to connect with one another. Continue reading
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Jul 13
Wright State student Chloe Detty appointed by governor to serve as student trustee
Chloe Detty, a management major and campus leader, has been appointed to a two-year term as a student trustee on the Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading
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News
Wrestling whiz
Wright State’s Anitra Jordan overcomes shyness by jumping into the ring
Introverted and soft-spoken, senior mass communication major Anitra Jordan found a way to break out of her shell in a big way – by refereeing matches and training to become a pro wrestler. Continue reading
Local man grateful for skin cancer screening event
When Lee Vance’s wife, Donna, signed him up for a free skin cancer screening event at the Wright State Physicians Health Center, they had no idea it would save his life. Continue reading
Material needs
Wright State helps stage advanced manufacturing and materials science camp for teachers
Wright State and area colleges train schoolteachers on teaching materials science to their students at summer camp. Continue reading
Wright State hosts country’s largest all a cappella camp
Students from around the country can be found on Wright State’s campus this week singing their hearts out during Camp A Cappella. Continue reading
Wright State sends 87 student athletes to Horizon League all-academic honor roll
Excerpt Wright State has placed 87 student-athletes on the spring Horizon League Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Wednesday by the league office. The Horizon League Academic Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 … Continue reading
Disaster area
Wright State’s Jim Gruenberg says disaster historians could strengthen relief efforts
Jim Gruenberg, deputy director of Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville, says disaster historians can help communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. Continue reading
Wright State-Lake program to focus on rural practices
Excerpt Wright State University-Lake Campus is adding a medical program that focuses on rural practices. Dr. Margaret Dunn, dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, spoke to about 20 lake campus faculty, staff and local hospital representatives about building … Continue reading
Wright State’s Julian Gomez-Cambronero lands visiting professorship at Harvard
Professor Julian Gomez-Cambronero will serve as a visiting professor at Harvard as part of a $1.5 million National Institutes of Health grant. Continue reading
Lake effect
Wright State’s Bonnie Mathies leaving lasting legacy at Lake Campus
As dean of Wright State’s Lake Campus, Bonnie Mathies oversaw surging enrollments, a nearly doubling of bachelor-degree programs and the purchase of nearly 40 acres for expansion. Continue reading
Dayton-area university nets $7.5M to study drones
Excerpt Wright State University is getting $7.5 million for more research on drones. The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded Wright State another $7.5 million on a contract first awarded in 2011. The new funding will go toward researching ways for … Continue reading
