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

NSF-funded alliance to help Dayton regional students with disabilities enter STEM fields -- Wright State University, in partnership with Ohio State University, is leading a five-year program to recruit Ohio students with disabilities to enter the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields in the Dayton and Columbus regions. Wright State leads the nation in helping individuals with disabilities overcome barriers to finish college degrees. The program, Ohio’s STEM Ability Alliance (OSAA), was awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation grant, with the goals of recruiting, retaining and graduating students with disabilities in STEM degree programs at Wright State and Sinclair Community College in Dayton, and Ohio State and Columbus State Community College in Columbus. (02/24/2009)

Wright State celebrates 33rd annual Fairborn Night -- Whether you are looking for a special night out or you just love basketball, you are invited to Wright State University’s 33rd annual Fairborn Night on Thursday, Feb. 26. Join the Raiders as they celebrate the city of Fairborn with an evening of fun-filled events and a chance to see the Wright State team in action against the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Admission to the game is only $5 for Fairborn residents. (02/23/2009)

Dayton Daily News and Wright State partnership will preserve history -- The Dayton Daily News and Wright State University announced that Cox Ohio Publishing will donate its entire archive of historical newspapers and photographs to the Wright State University Libraries’ Special Collections & Archives.(02/20/2009)

Best-selling author and holistic health pioneer coming to Dayton for two special events -- Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D., to be featured presenter at medical-spirituality conference and WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine awards dinner on April 23(02/19/2009)

Wright State receives gift from Dr. Benjamin Schuster for Creative Arts Center expansion and modernization -- Renowned cardiologist and philanthropist Benjamin Schuster has made a substantial gift to Wright State University for the expansion and modernization of the university’s Creative Arts Center. Opened in 1973 as what was then a state-of-the-art facility, the Creative Arts Center is now cramped for space as enrollment in the arts continues to grow. “Through his generous gift, Dr. Schuster is helping to fund the education of young artists in both the visual and performing arts,” said David R. Hopkins, president of Wright State University. “His gift will enhance our quality learning environment where students of music, theatre, dance, film and art showcase their talents to the community.”(02/18/2009)

Wright State names new associate vice president for development -- Wright State University has announced the appointment of Rebecca (Becky) S. Cole as associate vice president for development. Cole was chosen unanimously by a selection committee on January 22 and will begin her new duties at Wright State on March 2.(02/17/2009)

Internationally known speaker brings Charles Darwin to life at Wright State -- To celebrate the bicentennial of Charles Darwin's birth, science teacher Robert Dennison will portray the famous evolutionist in a free public lecture Friday, Feb. 27, at Wright State University. This birthday visit, presented by WSU's College of Science and Mathematics as part of its Biological Sciences Evolution Lecture Series, will be of special interest to science teachers, scientists and historians.(02/13/2009)

Wright State honors Outstanding Alumni -- Ten former Wright State students were recognized as Outstanding Alumni at a special brunch Feb. 7 held in their honor as part of the university's annual Alumni Reunion Weekend. The weekend festivities also included a Monte Carlo night, a tailgate party and a basketball game.(02/12/2009)

Activist and educator Angela Davis to give free lecture at WSU -- Feminist scholar, writer and social activist Angela Davis will give a free, public lecture at Wright State University on Monday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the 2008-09 Presidential Lecture Series. The series was developed to advance human justice and promote the university's commitment to creating a diverse university community and learning environment. The theme for the 2008-09 series is "Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Academic Inquiry."(02/10/2009)

Groundbreaking filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles takes the stage at Wright State University -- "From Reels to Stills," the fifth annual Kuumba Black Arts Festival at Wright State University, features pioneering filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles in a free, public presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the university's Student Union.(02/6/2009)

Wright State's newest doctoral program will be first of its kind in region -- Wright State University's Board of Trustees approved today a new doctoral program, the Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability and Renewal in Organizations, the first doctoral program to be offered by the College of Education and Human Services and the only program of its kind in the region. The program will be officially launched once reviewed and if approved by the Ohio Board of Regents.(02/06/2009)

Polar explorer Ann Bancroft to give lecture at Wright State -- One of the world's preeminent polar explorers comes to Wright State University on Friday, Feb. 20, to share her experiences leading several expeditions to places such as Antarctica, Greenland and the Northwest Territories in Canada. Ann Bancroft, the first woman in history to cross the ice to both the North and South Poles, will give a free, public lecture at 8 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room on the Dayton campus as part of the university's 2008-09 Presidential Lecture Series and the 2009 Adventure Summit. (02/05/2009)