Wright State Headlines
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Nov 21
Wright State supports deaf and hard of hearing community with Deaf Festival
For two decades, Wright State University has welcomed thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members to the biannual Deaf Festival. Continue reading
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Nov 20
Wright State students showcase scientific discoveries at annual research festival
The Student Union buzzed with curiosity on Nov. 7 as Wright State University students and postdocs filled the space with research posters, presentations and conversations at the Festival of Research. Continue reading
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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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Special Categories
Happy campers
Third graders through eighth grade boys from around Raider Country laced up their sneakers to learn basketball skills and have some fun with Wright State basketball players and coaches. Continue reading
Wright State pilot project on textbooks, online access saved students almost twice what was estimated
Wright State will expand the pilot program this fall, involving 40 courses impacting 120 sections and up to 6,105 students with a savings estimate of $651,000. Continue reading
Medical students learn about national security, CBRN defense
Through the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Certificate Program, Boonshoft School of Medicine students learn about national security, resiliency and preparedness. Continue reading
Wright State pumps $1.5 billion into economy, supports over 20,000 jobs, according to new higher education study
Wright State University adds $1.5 billion annually to the region’s economy and supports more than 20,000 jobs through its spending on operations and research and through spending by students, visitors and alumni, according to a new economic impact study. Continue reading
Ohio’s public universities add $42 billion annually to Ohio’s economy
Wright State University adds $1.5 billion annually to Raider Country economy
An economic impact study conducted for the Inter-University Council of Ohio found that the state’s public universities, their students and their statewide alumni added $42 billion in income to Ohio’s economy in 2016-17. Continue reading
Wright State expects to post multimillion-dollar budget surpluses after years of deficits
Wright State will post a $7.2 million budget surplus this year and has crafted a fiscal 2019 budget with a $3 million surplus that earmarks funds for strategic investments to bolster tuition revenue and build the university’s future. Continue reading
Gender matters
Wright State assistant professor Adrienne Traxler co-authors equity article in prestigious Physics Today magazine
Adrienne Traxler, assistant professor of physics, examined systemic bias against women in physics and how what physicists can do to improve things. Continue reading
Going for gold
For a second straight year the Dayton Regional STEM School held a STEMmersion class at Wright State’s Student Union. Continue reading
Strategic planning process builds momentum with latest mini-summit
Anyone from the Wright State community can participate in the four remaining strategic planning mini-summits planned for this summer. Continue reading
Global reach
Wright State Army ROTC cadets take part in summer programs, internships around the world
Summer programs and internships help U.S. Army ROTC cadets hone their medical, language and cultural skills as well as to strengthen relationships among U.S. allies. Continue reading
