Wright State Headlines
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Nov 14
Wright State medical students bring medicine to life for Mini University preschoolers
Stuffed animals became patients and preschoolers became doctors when Mini University at Wright State transformed into a bustling “teddy bear hospital.” Continue reading
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Nov 13
Wright State Theatre to present rom-com musical ‘The Wedding Singer’
Wright State University Theatre will transport audiences back to the 1980s with the romantic comedy musical “The Wedding Singer,” running Nov. 13–23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Nov 5
Heavy metal learning
Wright State University is helping Ohio high school students discover the real-world impact of science through a hands-on program that teaches them how to test and analyze water quality. Continue reading
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Nov 3
State grants to bolster Wright State’s electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing training for students
Wright State University engineering students will gain more hands-on experience with the latest electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing technologies, thanks to state grants for new high-tech training equipment. Continue reading
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Oct 30
Wright State partners with local universities, hospitals to expand mental health care for students
The College Age Intensive Outpatient Program serves students ages 18 to 24 who are currently enrolled in undergraduate courses and need more support than traditional outpatient therapy provides. Continue reading
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Special Categories
Human interest
Wright State political science alumnus Neal Duiker balances Air Force mega-contracting with serving the homeless
Neal Duiker, a 2003 political science graduate of Wright State, works with the homeless, manages Air Force contracts, is an Iraq war veteran and former AmeriCorps VISTA employee. Continue reading
Annual Doc Night will showcase new films by Wright State students
Scheduled for Dec. 4 and 10 on Twitch, Doc Night will feature 17 short documentaries produced by juniors in the Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading
Arriving on the scene
Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix making a splash in the film industry
The documentary “The Power of Movement,” produced by Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix, was released in November. Continue reading
Body work
Nursing students use augmented reality in patient assessment thanks to a computer science partnership
Wright State nursing students use augmented reality to better assess patients with virtual hearts, lungs and other internal body parts coming to life to enhance the learning experience. Continue reading
Social behavior
Wright State student research on the COVID-19 pandemic and social media to be presented at an international conference
A study by computer science and engineering students suggests that social media can detect COVID-19 news early and could be used to understand public reaction and to emergent pandemics. Continue reading
Magazine ranks Wright State No. 3 in the nation for its wheelchair-friendly features
New Mobility magazine and the United Spinal Association ranked Wright State University No. 3 in the nation for its wheelchair-friendly features and accessibility. Continue reading
Novel approach
New science fiction book by David H. Wilson, Lake Campus professor of English, is making a splash
David H. Wilson, who writes under the pseudonym D. Harlan Wilson, released “Outré” in November. Continue reading
Raiders serving Raiders
Wright State University students, staff, faculty and alumni who didn’t go home for Thanksgiving enjoyed a holiday meal thanks to the ninth annual Raidersgiving. Continue reading
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing site available at Nutter Center Nov. 28
Free testing is available for individuals with or without COVID-19 symptoms and a doctor’s note is not required. Continue reading
Princeton Review ranks Wright State as one of the top U.S. schools for aspiring entrepreneurs
Offered by the Raj Soin College of Business, the New Venture Creation M.B.A. concentration prepares students to build a successful business from the ground up. Continue reading
