Wright State Headlines
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Mar 15
Wright State in the News, March 4-14
The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, a mental health film and panel discussion and a generous estate gift supporting medical students garnered local media coverage. Continue reading
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Mar 14
Student art takes center stage at Wright State’s ArtsGala Auction
Artwork by two Wright State fine arts students will be up for auction at ArtsGala on April 5 to help raise funds for scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 13
Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign takes flight on March 17
Wright State faculty, staff and retirees change the lives of students by participating in the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign from March 17 to April 25. Continue reading
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Mar 12
Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz
The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders. Continue reading
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Mar 11
Centerville middle school student Aurora Spisak repeats as champ of Wright State Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for national competition
Aurora Spisak, an eighth grader at Watts Middle School, will return to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning Wright State’s Regional Spelling Bee. Continue reading
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People of Wright State
Wright State alumna has perfect recipe for career in culinary arts
Wright State graduate Michelle Bridges turned her lifelong passion for cooking into a successful culinary career. Continue reading
Sourcing sojourn
Wright State’s Sarah Tritle attends prestigious Global Executive Summit
Wright State business major Sarah Tritle wants to work as a supply chain manager for the Air Force Materiel Command. Continue reading
Plumbing fixture
Wright State grad Chris Heeter '04 uses English degree in flourishing plumbing business
Chris Heeter says his his English degree from Wright State gave him the discipline and skills needed to run his company. Continue reading
Inside job
Wright State’s Chinonye Chukwu launches pioneering film project with incarcerated women
Watch films written by incarcerated women as part of the “Pens to Pictures” project in the Creative Arts Center at noon on Dec 4. Continue reading
Wright State faculty member honored for efforts in Latino community
Jim Dunne, associate professor of teacher education, was recognized by the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission for his work at El Puente Learning Center in Dayton. Continue reading
Going places
Wright State MBA student Tasha Fox turns college experience into whirlwind of overseas study, volunteering
Tasha Fox has taken study abroad trips to Belgium, Tanzania, China, France and Israel. Continue reading
French scholar Pascale Abadie receives Wright State’s 2016 International Education Award
Pascale Abadie, an assistant professor of French, is a driving force of Wright State’s France Ambassador Program. Continue reading
Social nature
Wright State graduate student Eric North hopes to be social worker at hospital where he was treated for leukemia
Eric North feels like he can make the biggest difference by working as a social worker at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
Jamaican jaunt
Music education major Katie Schmidt shares her skills with the children of the Caribbean nation
During a study abroad and service-learning trip to Jamaica, Katie Schmidt taught students singing and how to play the recorder. Continue reading
Wright State professor works to improve health education and drug abuse prevention in Ohio’s schools
Kevin Lorson, director of the Physical Education Licensure Program, is working on health education standards and drug and opioid abuse prevention education in Ohio public schools. Continue reading
