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Wright State students work to improve design of artificial limbs for military veterans

Photo of two leg prosthetics

Artificial arms and legs can be the gift of freedom for military veterans who have lost limbs. Continue reading

Students hit the catwalk in newspaper, trash bags and feathers

Photo of Wright State students striking a pose on the runway.

On Thursday, February 23 the University Activities Board’s hosted the third annual Project Runway. Continue reading

Wright State rallies for March of Dimes

Photo of: Front row, left to right: Dawn Kilby (WSU 2004); Jacalyn “Jackie” Allen, director, Dayton Division March of Dimes; Daisha Dansby, daughter of Dawn Kilby; DeMarrione “Marri” Dansby, daughter of Dawn Kilby and ambassador, 2012 Miami Valley March for Babies; and Anna Kilby, mother of Dawn Kilby, grandmother of Daisha and Marri and Hangar employee. Back row: Jacqueline McMillan, vice president for enrollment management; and President David R. Hopkins.

President David R. Hopkins, who is chairing this year’s campaign with his wife Angelia, introduced this year’s March for Babies Ambassador, DeMarrione “Marri” Dansby… Continue reading

A modern “Merchant” photo gallery

Photo of a man with a puppet

Wright State University’s contemporary production of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” continues this weekend at the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Symposium keynote speaker to discuss sexual violence

Photo of a "slutwalk"

The keynote lecture of the 2012 Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality Symposium will address the racial implications of the SlutWalks movement. Continue reading

Students learn about health careers at Path to Health Professions Day

Photo of Wright State student at Path to Health Professions Day

Several hundred high school and college students interested in pursuing careers as doctors, nurses, veterinarians or other health professions converged… Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine accepting applications for summer 2012 Horizons in Medicine Program

Application deadline is April 3 for this program designed to give high school students a sense of career possibilities in health care
Photo of two students in lab coats.

This unique program offers high school students, mostly from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds, the opportunity to see firsthand the science and delivery of health care that forms the foundation of a career in medicine. Continue reading

March of Dimes ambassador’s story is close to Wright State hearts

Photo of Marri's mom Dawn Kilby, her younger sister and Marri, at right.

The March of Dimes likes to enlist young people to promote its annual fundraising campaigns, but the story of this year’s Miami Valley ambassador should be close to the heart of anyone with a Wright State connection. Continue reading

“Lost in the Library” video series invites students to explore

Photo of the Student Technology Assistance Center at the Wright State Dunbar Library

Super-spy librarians, kung fu shelvers and star-crossed lovers locking eyes over their computer work stations. These are the characters of Lost in the Library… Continue reading

Shakespeare’s Shylock shines on stage

Photo of a scene from The Merchant of Venice

Greed, revenge, passion and jealousy abound at the Wright State theatre department’s production of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.” Continue reading