Wright State Headlines
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Aug 1
Wright State graduates receive free school supplies to jump start their teaching careers
New Wright State teacher education graduates received free classroom supplies through a partnership with Crayons to Classrooms to help them prepare for their first year in the classroom. Continue reading
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Jul 31
Nursing and Health Careers Camp at Wright State gives high school students hands-on experience
The Wright State and Premier Health Nursing and Health Careers Camp immersed 46 high school students in hands-on medical training and eye-opening experiences that sparked their passion for health care careers. Continue reading
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Jul 29
Wright State videographer Kris Sproles wins regional Emmy and Ohio journalism award
Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, was honored with a Regional Emmy and an award from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists for his outstanding storytelling and visual journalism. Continue reading
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Jul 24
Wright State’s Lake Campus ranked as Ohio’s best value in higher education
Wright State’s Lake Campus was ranked as the best value among all Ohio colleges and universities by the financial planning website SmartAsset, thanks to its affordability, student success outcomes and financial aid support. Continue reading
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Jul 22
Wright State University earns Collegiate Purple Star renewal for support of military-connected students, veterans
Wright State University was once again recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star campus by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and veterans. Continue reading
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Wright State in the News
Kimberly Barrett: ‘Remembering Selma, Honoring Black History Year-Round’
In a guest commentary on WYSO Public Radio, Kimberly Barrett, vice president for multicultural affairs and community engagement at Wright State, discusses Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Listen as Barrett explains why “this … Continue reading
Meet the Student: Josie Cheatham
Excerpt Q&A with Wright State University student Josie Cheatham Major: Biomedical Engineering. Year: Freshman. Hometown: Maineville. Q. What were the top three things you were looking for in a school? A. The top three things I was considering when looking … Continue reading
Training students in interpersonal skills and creative brainstorming
With advances in technology and computing power, Joanne Li, dean of the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University, believes it is more crucial than ever to train students in interpersonal skills and creative brainstorming.
Video: Science Olympiad returns to Wright State
Forty-four schools from around Ohio competed in the 2015 Science Olympiad Invitational held at Wright State University Saturday. The Science Olympiad tests middle and high school students’ ability to solve physics, engineering, math, biology and anatomy problems in complex hands-on … Continue reading
Wright State Research Institute seeks more growth, contract diversity in 2015
Excerpt Wright State Research Institute is seeking an ambitious 2015 as the group hopes to continue its growth in research The research-focused arm of Wright State University has plotted an ambitious course to grow its research portfolio and seek out … Continue reading
Apple founder headed to Wright State this week
Excerpt Wright State University’s Presidential Lecture Series is beginning to make a name for itself, bringing in big names with event bigger minds. Famed physicist Michio Kaku attracted a crowd of 4,000 for his talk in 2014, and Neil deGrasse … Continue reading
Wright State teaches about civil rights beyond the classroom
Kimberly Barrett, vice president for multicultural affairs and community engagement, discussed The Phoenix Project: A Call to Action 2015, a series of programs and discussions exploring civil liberties and voting rights in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Voting … Continue reading
Video: Medical student guest at State of the Union
Bill Elder, a Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student, attended the State of the Union Address last week as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama. He discussed the experience on “Fox 45 in the Morning.” Watch the … Continue reading
Video: Adventure Speaker Series
Amy Anslinger, assistant director of outdoor recreation at Wright State, discussed the Adventure Speaker Series on “Living Dayton” on WDTN. The series is organized by Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State. Watch the video.
Leslie Uggams performs in concert, conducts master classes at Wright State this week
Excerpt Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Leslie Uggams will share her insights and talents with students of the Wright State University Musical Theatre Program today and tomorrow, January 22-23 in Dayton, Ohio. Uggams will become the first major … Continue reading
