Retirees
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DBJ: Wright State uses $1.4M grant to create in-demand jobs
The grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education will be used to prepare students for careers in nursing, robotics and manufacturing.
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WDTN: $1.7 million gifted to WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine
William Bernie was a founding member of Wright State’s Department of Surgery, and worked as a volunteer faculty member for over three decades.
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DDN: Large increase in students moving into Wright State this week
Jennifer Attenweiler, Residence Life director, credits the increase in housing to a record-high retention rate among the students who chose to continue to live on campus.
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WSU Newsroom: Political scientist Lee Hannah quoted in Newsweek article analyzing Democratic National Convention
“The campaign is anticipating immigration and the border being one of her biggest weaknesses,” Hannah said.
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DDN: WSU education professor talks to Dayton Daily News about training students to become good teachers
“How do we help improve teaching and not focus on the individual as much?” Brian Boyd, Ph.D., associate professor of education, asked.
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DDN: Wright State grad joins Nicole Scherzinger in Broadway’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’
In his Broadway debut, Brown, a Fairfield native, will portray legendary director Cecil B. DeMille as well as Finance Man and Stan.
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DDN: New coach connects with Alter standout to secure commitment
Coach Clint Sargent helped the Raiders stand out from a group of potential colleges that also included Mercyhurst, Stetson, Air Force, Belmont, Stonehill and Marshall.
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WDTN: ‘So much growth going from film one to film two’: WSU alum speaks about 2nd feature
Before earning a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from UCLA, Nicole Riegel graduated from Wright State’s Motion Picture Program.
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WKSU: Ohio universities developing ‘intellectual diversity centers’
Ohio Senator Jerry Cirino, a Republican from Kirtland, see universities as places where students are immersed in liberal teachings without being exposed to other viewpoints.
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WSU Newsroom: WSU political scientist Lee Hannah quoted in Newsweek article about presidential race
“Trump’s team wants him to go after her record and positions, but instead they are spending time in cleaning up his comments from NABJ,” Lee Hannah told the magazine.
Upcoming Events
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Wright State Retirees Picnic
Wright State University retirees and friends are invited to a picnic on Saturday, Sept. 19, 1:30–4:30 p.m., in Rotary Park, 2260 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45432.
See what’s coming up in our Events Calendar
