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Wright State student crowned Ms. Wheelchair Ohio, advances to national pageant

Elizabeth Schrack

Wright State student Elizabeth Schrack won the 2014 Ms. Wheelchair Ohio pageant and will represent the state at a national competition in August. Continue reading

Wright State is host facility for Air Camp again this summer

Middle school students can apply now online

Air Camp provides an introduction to the wonders of flight and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) of aviation and aeronautics. Continue reading

Afghan who translated for U.S. troops finds new life at Wright State

Zia Anwari

Excerpt Ziaullah Anwari had never ordered a hamburger at a Sonic drive-in or shopped at Wal-Mart. Anwari, 22, counts those everyday experiences among his first-ever in America since he moved to Fairborn from his home country, Afghanistan. The Wright State … Continue reading

Wright State goes Mad (Men) for new literature course

Andrew Strombeck

Wright State course uses the TV show “Mad Men” to examine the influence literature has had on pop culture. Continue reading

Wright State Orthopaedics to offer concussion information session at Wright State Physicians Health Center

Learn more about concussions and Ohio’s Return to Play Law at this free event

Wright State Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation will offer an educational session, “Concussion Update,” on Tuesday, April 15. Continue reading

Moving display of backpacks raises awareness of suicide on college campuses

Backpacks representing the 1,100 U.S. college students who take their own lives each year blanketed Wright State’s Student Union to raise awareness of mental health issues on campuses. Continue reading

Student, staff members honored at 30th International Friendship Affair

A Wright State student and two staff members active in helping the university’s burgeoning population of international students were honored during the 30th International Friendship Affair. Continue reading

TyKiah Wright named to President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans

TyKiah Wright

Wright State alumna TyKiah Wright appointed to the Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans by President Barack Obama. Continue reading

Wright State hosting ArtsGala

Excerpt The annual Wright State University ArtsGala, which has raised more than $1.6 million for arts scholarships during its 14-year history, is set for Saturday, April 12. The black-tie-optional event will showcase Wright State fine and performing arts students and … Continue reading

Reproductive endocrinologist Steven Lindheim joins Wright State Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology

Steven R. Lindheim, a reproductive endocrinologist, has joined Wright State Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology and is accepting new and referral patients. Continue reading