Wright State Headlines
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Apr 2
From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration
Research from students in six colleges and dozens of disciplines took center stage at Wright State’s Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading
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Apr 2
A lifetime of curiosity
A childhood filled with curiosity and invention inspired Wright State alum Jackie Janning-Lask to pursue a career focused on engineering, leadership and public service. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon
Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
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Mar 30
Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork
Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Wright State in the News
Wright State Research Institute targets aggressive year
Excerpt Wright State Research Institute has set eyes on new research even as its defense business remains guarded. Last year was big for the institute, which added 11 jobs in the second half of the year, putting its workforce at … Continue reading
Wright State stages ‘Magic Fire’ regional premiere
Excerpt The regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s drama “The Magic Fire” opens Thursday at Wright State University. Originally premiered in 1997 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and notably performed at Canada’s Shaw Festival in 2006, “Magic Fire” is a semi-autobiographical, … Continue reading
Wright State grads launch ‘virtual’ marketing firm
Excerpt Two Wright State University graduates have launched a new Dayton-area marketing agency that operates on a virtual network. Lion + Panda’s co-founders said their lack of a physical headquarters, and use of freelance creative talent via an online network, … Continue reading
Video—Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out
Kim Gilliam, Ed.D., associate director of career services at Wright State University, discussed tips to make your resume stand out on “Living Dayton” on WTDN.
Wright State hoops expect promotion, ESPN to drive spike in attendance
Excerpt Wright State University is pushing for a big crowd at Friday’s nationally televised basketball game against league leading Green Bay. The Raiders are plan to “white out” the stands by giving away white shirts to the first 5,000 fans. Tip … Continue reading
Wright State to sell local favorite ice cream
Excerpt Wright State University will start offering one of Dayton’s most well-known brands of frozen treats. This semester, the school will sell ice cream from Young’s Jersey Dairy with half-pints of select flavors at both the Union Market inside the Student Union as … Continue reading
Wright State Foundation appoints new leadership
Excerpt Wright State University’s foundation has named new leaders, the school announced late Friday. A new chair and four trustees have joined the 28-member board, which governs the foundation, and meet three times a year for updates on the foundation’s operations … Continue reading
Video—Wright State delays late registration fee
Wright State University is delaying a registration late fee due to last week’s weather. According to a post on Wright State’s Facebook page, the $100 late registration fee will not be assessed until Jan. 15 because the university was closed … Continue reading
Local grad makes national best of 2013 list
Excerpt Dayton native Angelle Haney Gullett has a voice that is getting attention. The Colonel White High School and Wright State University graduate has been recognized by Books on Tape’s website for her narration and voice work on the audio book for … Continue reading
Q&A: Michael Bridges talks his first job, working out and wearing polyester suits
Excerpt Michael Bridges fits that traditional definition of a go-getter and a family man. The president of Fairborn-based Peerless Technologies Corp. — who was born in Cincinnati and whose family moved to the Dayton area when he was in first grade — still … Continue reading
