Wright State Headlines
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Jul 23
Wright State University and Premier Health Nursing Academy expands affordable pathway to nursing careers amid growing demand
Financial support, paid clinical experience and a direct connection to Premier Health are helping Wright State nursing students graduate with less debt while building a stronger local healthcare workforce. Continue reading
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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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News
Apocalypse now
Wright State’s Andrea Harris teaches course that explores social significance of zombie films in pop culture
Wright State lecturer Andrea Harris teaches a course that explores the social significance of zombie films and television shows in pop culture. Continue reading
New Wright State initiative will boost multibillion dollar defense/intelligence industries
Excerpt Wright State University is ramping up efforts to tackle the looming shortage in defense, aerospace and intelligence workers. The school recently put three organizations under one umbrella — a new Center for Workforce Development in Beavercreek — to coordinate … Continue reading
Navigating the campus underground
Excerpt For graduating senior Dan Darkow, who has spinal muscular atrophy and has been in a wheelchair since age 3, the underground connections between 20 of the 22 academic buildings simply allow for easy access. “The tunnels offer a flat … Continue reading
More than 2,100 to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement
Wright State will hold its 2015 spring commencement ceremony in the Nutter Center on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. Continue reading
Wright State to hire AmeriCorps VISTA members to help low-wealth, first-year students
Wright State plans to hire two AmeriCorps VISTA members to support low-wealth, first-year students and to connect them with the resources that will help them complete their degrees. Continue reading
Entrepreneur wins Wright State business plan competition
Excerpt A Wright State Student with a bright idea for moving yard equipment has taken a loan in the school’s business plan competition. Wright State University announced the winner of its first Wright Venture competition, which pitted several business ideas … Continue reading
Throwing pains
Longtime judo instructor Mark Curry making champions out of Wright State students
Longtime judo instructor Mark Curry is making champions out of Wright State students through the Raider Active judo class. Continue reading
Local dermatologists to offer free skin cancer screenings May 11-15
The Boonshoft School of Medicine and Wright State Physicians are among those offering screenings during Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Continue reading
Wright Stage stages ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’
Excerpt Sondheim, considered the greatest living composer of American musical theater, takes the spotlight in the multimedia musical revue “Sondheim on Sondheim.” The regional premiere of this entertaining and captivating showcase continues through next Sunday inside Wright State University’s intimate … Continue reading
One Man EZ-Load System wins first Wright Venture competition
M.B.A. student Sean Donohue received loan money to put into his company after winning the first Wright Venture “Face the Wolves” business competition. Continue reading
