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Service-learning inspires students, assists community

Megan Grilliot, a Wright State student pursuing a degree in social work, was unsure just what career path she wanted to take, but once she began to tutor children at Westwood Elementary in Dayton, her mind was made up. “I … Continue reading

Island hopping: Wright State’s Second Life

At first it all looks very normal, with the red brick Wright State Alumni Tower, rows of bicycle racks and other familiar campus fixtures. But then the flying students, dinosaurs and winged, cigar-smoking monkey appear. Such is life on Wright … Continue reading

Scanning for skeletons: Anti-terror technology?

The idea was born when a Wright State University scientist went online as his young daughters were preparing to go trick-or-treating and discovered that convicted sex offenders were living in his neighborhood. What if there was a way to positively … Continue reading

Wright State mourns passing of former trustee, Honorable James Cannon

The Wright State family is mourning the Honorable James F. Cannon, former Wright State University trustee and alumnus and retired Dayton Municipal Court judge, who died Friday, Nov. 5, after an extended illness. He was 79. Funeral services for Cannon … Continue reading

Victoria Theatre Association signs over archives to Wright State on Nov. 14

Records that document the century and a half of the Victoria Theatre’s existence were officially turned over to the Wright State University Libraries at a deed-signing ceremony on Sunday, November 14, during the 20th anniversary celebration of the renovation and … Continue reading

Jim Brown named executive director of Wright State University’s Nutter Center

James “Jim” W. Brown II, CFE, has been named executive director of Wright State University’s Nutter Center. Brown, 45, who has served as associate director of the center for the past 11 years, has been a facility manager in the … Continue reading

Small business center best in state

SBDC wins state award photo

The Ohio Department of Development has recognized Wright State’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) with the 2010 Center Performance Award for best performance out of 38 centers throughout Ohio. Wright State received the award for its client interactions and the … Continue reading

National Science Olympiad coming to Wright State

Dr. Hopkins speaking at Science Olympiad press conference

Wright State University announced on Dec. 1 that it has been selected as the site for the National Science Olympiad Tournament, which pits teams of bright young students from around the country in science and engineering competitions that often involve … Continue reading

Even exchange

Dalian Chinese Campus Visit

If you were to develop a model exchange program between American and overseas universities, you would be hard pressed to find a better example than the ties between Wright State University and Dalian Jiaotong University–Information Engineering Institute. Since its beginning … Continue reading

A Job Hunter’s Best Friend

Wright State graduate writes a how-to guide for finding a job in today’s economy

When Andrea Foy was looking for a part-time retail job to help offset the expenses of purchasing a house, she went to her job interview as the polished, professional woman she is. While waiting for a manager to interview her, … Continue reading