Welcome to the Wright State University Press Release Database! Here are the 10 most recent press releases posted:

Poking fun at science: Founder of Ig Nobel Prize to give free, public lecture at WSU
Anyone who enjoys poking fun at science is invited to hear Marc Abrahams, founder of the Ig Nobel Prizes and editor of science humor magazine Annals of Improbable Research, give a tongue-in-cheek presentation on this year's Ig Nobel Prizes at Wright State University's campus on Friday, October 10. (10/07/2008)

Brown to serve as interim AVP for communications and marketing
Nadine Brown has been selected as Wright State's interim assistant vice president for marketing and communications following the departure of Iris Harvey at the end of October. (10/02/2008)

Wright State first university in nation to create dog park especially for service dogs
Already known nationally for its programs and services for students with disabilities, Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, has now taken its commitment to accessibility one step further by becoming the first university in the nation to create a dog park dedicated for the service dogs on campus. (10/02/2008)

Martinsen named WSU's chief of police

Michael Martinsen will become Wright State University's chief of police this week, taking over for Simone Polk, who will continue in her duties as assistant vice president for student services. The chief of police and director of campus safety at Ohio University since 2006, Martinsen has more than 19 years of experience in planning and managing investigations, security, public service and police force activities. (09/30/2008)

The Jim Gaffigan Hot Pockets® Chowdown at WSU Oct. 2
Comedian Jim Gaffigan's Hot Pockets® routine about freezer burn and microwave hot lava goes to a new level of hilarity Thursday, Oct. 2, when six Wright State students compete to see who will be the first to chow down on four Hot Pockets® brand stuffed sandwiches—and keep them down. The winners, one male and one female, will each win $100 cash, the opportunity to meet Gaffigan and two tickets to his show that night at the Ervin J. Nutter Center. If you miss the live chowdown, or can stomach watching it again, you'll be able to relive the event at MySpace.com
(09/29/2008)

Chancellor Eric Fingerhut witnesses signing of agreement between Wright State University and Edison Community College

Representatives from Wright State University and Edison Community College signed the first two-plus-two transfer agreement between the schools during a daylong visit to Wright State's Dayton campus by Ohio's chancellor of education, Eric Fingerhut, on Friday, Sept. 26. (09/26/2008)

Wright State's student headcount is second-highest in its history
Wright State University's student headcount for Fall 2008 is the second-highest in its history. The enrollment increase included significant gains for first-time-freshmen, Lake Campus and high school students taking college courses. (09/25/2008)

Wright State's Wheatly inducted into Ohio Women's Hall of Fame
Michele Wheatly, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Wright State University, has been inducted into the Ohio's Women's Hall of Fame. (09/18/2008)

Wright State awarded NSF grant for improving gender equity in STEM fields
Wright State University has been awarded a five-year, $2.86 million National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant to increase the representation of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields in the Dayton region. (09/16/2008)

After the storm: a message from Human Resources
As you know, many in our university community are unable to come to work today due to the damage caused by yesterday's wind storm. We are asking supervisors to be lenient for the next few days regarding attendance and time reporting. (09/15/2008)

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