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New Center for Workforce Development to expand STEM education, aerospace jobs

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

The Center for Workforce Development at Wright State University will grow STEM education in the region and prepare workers for jobs in intelligence, aerospace and defense. Continue reading →

Panel looks to boost federal jobs in Ohio

Excerpt An Ohio Federal-Military Jobs Commission will tour the state this month to hear ways to retain and expand thousands of government jobs in Ohio. The nine-member panel is set to meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, in the … Continue reading →

Aerospace Professional Development Center at Wright State takes flight at grand opening

Center will assist Ohioans with job placement in specialized jobs in the aerospace and defense industry

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Wright State Media Team

The Wright State Aerospace Professional Development Center will celebrate its official grand opening on Jan. 16 in Beavercreek. Continue reading →

Wright State to recognize military, Beavercreek and university employees at appreciation nights

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Sarah Olsen

Wright State will recognize members of the military, the Beavercreek community and university faculty and staff at appreciation nights during men’s basketball games this week. Continue reading →

Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics to offer educational session about knee replacement

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Heather Maurer

Wright State orthopaedic surgeon will give a free talk on “Total Knee Arthroplasty — Facts and Myths” on Jan. 20 in the Wright State Physicians Health Center. Continue reading →

Local singer auditions on ‘American Idol’

Wright State graduate Alexis Gomez talks about trying out for “American Idol” on Fox 45 in the Morning. Gomez’s audition airs on “American Idol” on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. Gomez graduated from Wright State in 2014 with a B.A. … Continue reading →

Worthwhile venture

Students to take the stage with battling business plans as part of Wright Venture

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright Venture competition invites student entrepreneurs to compete for startup money for a new business. Continue reading →

Ex-WSU pitcher tries to strike out Huntington’s Disease

Excerpt Over the next four days, Joe Smith and Allie LaForce will involve themselves in some life-changing commitments. The high-profile sports couple — he’s the Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher formerly of the Wright State Raiders; she’s the former Miss … Continue reading →

Gene queen

Wright State’s Madhavi Kadakia using her genomics skills to battle cancer

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State biochemistry and molecular biology professor Madhavi Kadakia uses a high-tech sequencer and her expertise in genetics to diagnose and treat cancer. Continue reading →

Wright State to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with march, rally