Wright State Headlines
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Feb 20
Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers
Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading
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Feb 18
Wright State student-athletes make a lasting impact on local family, more to come
Over the past year, nearly 200 Wright State University student-athletes and coaches logged close to 1,000 volunteer hours helping to build a home for a local family through Habitat for Humanity. Continue reading
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Feb 13
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
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Feb 12
‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State
On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading
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Feb 12
Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner
The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading
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People of Wright State
Wright State grad Behzad Ghanbarian wins prestigious geophysics award for Ph.D. research
Behzad Ghanbarian ’14 will receive the Donald L. Turcotte award from the American Geophysical Union for his dissertation on the physical and hydraulic properties of rocks and soils. Continue reading
Breaking the ice
Wright State alum Molly Eaton '08 launches shaved-ice business
Molly Eaton, a 2008 Wright State graduate, brings a vacation state of mind wherever she goes in her Tropical Kona Shaved Ice truck. Continue reading
Paving the way
Craftsmanship of Wright State’s Sung Kim keeps campus walkways safe, beautiful
Replacing up to 60 pavers a day, Sung Kim, a grounds maintenance worker at Wright State, keeps walkways on the university’s campus safe and beautiful. Continue reading
Social Star
Wright State senior Alli Fitzpatrick makes millions laugh with vivacious social media character
Wright State senior Alli Fitzpatrick makes millions laugh with a vivacious social media character. Continue reading
Interest of conflict
Incoming Wright State student Sierra Butler helps resolve disputes at Dayton Mediation Center
Incoming Wright State student Sierra Butler helps resolve disputes at the Dayton Mediation Center. She will soon pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Continue reading
Perfect fit
Wright State alum Paula Cosby '12 helps jobseekers with Clothes That Work
Wright State M.P.A. graduate Paula Cosby ’12 helps jobseekers dress professionally and build confidence as executive director of Clothes That Work. Continue reading
Drawing interest
Wright State’s Alexis Schankin brings her artistic skills to Office of Institutional Research
Wright State student Alexis Schankin brings her artistic skills to Office of Institutional Research, where she designs infographics, posters and other materials to illustrate numbers and data. Continue reading
College cradle
Wright State’s Billi Ewing watched her baby daughter grow up on campus
Wright State graduate Billi Ewing watched her baby daughter grow up on campus. Continue reading
Photo effect
Image from Dunbar Library archives inspires Wright State’s Gino Pasi to make a movie
An image from Special Collections and Archives inspires Wright State archivist Gino Pasi to make a movie. Continue reading
Statistical standout
Wright State graduate Whit Alley '15 scores with Nielsen Ratings
Wright State statistics graduate Whit Alley ’15 scores a job with Nielsen Ratings after answering question from interviewers that tripped up other candidates. Continue reading
