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Wright State expert named to esteemed national DNA panel

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An associate professor of virology at Wright State University, has been selected to serve on the prestigious 21-member Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee. Continue reading

“Relentless” attitude has accomplished much—President Hopkins

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Record graduations and research funding, recognition for community engagement and new facilities are among many points of pride Wright State has achieved over the past five years. Continue reading

Common Text author to speak Monday, Sept. 10

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Following her lecture, “Translating Worlds: Classroom by Day, Sweatshop by Night,” Kwok will sign copies of her book. Continue reading

Dome field advantage: Mini U. to unveil new greenhouse

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Moms and dads, don’t be surprised if your son or daughter comes home from preschool with a green thumb this fall. Continue reading

Board of Regents appoints Gary LeRoy, M.D., to new Primary Care Scholarship Selection Committee

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LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions and associate professor of family medicine, was one of seven physicians appointed to serve on the committee. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine family physician to receive Pfizer Teacher Development Award

This award recognizes outstanding, new community-based physicians who combine clinical practice with part-time teaching of family medicine. Continue reading

Wright State students make and save money with new college classifieds website

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Enthusiasm, creativity and passion: this is what drove a small team of students and recent graduates to design a website that helps college students save money. Continue reading

Welcome Week 2012 photo gallery

It was a busy Welcome Week for freshman and returning students at Wright State! Continue reading

Black feminist scholar will urge students to “Be Deliberate and Afraid of Nothing”

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Clemons’ background in education, American studies and women’s studies have helped her build a teaching and research agenda that encourages… Continue reading

2012 Dayton Area Drug Survey finds decrease in many types of drug use

Biennial survey conducted by Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine shows alcohol remains most widely abused drug among teens

Results suggest a decrease in drug use among teens, but alcohol remains the most widely abused drug at all grade levels. Continue reading