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

Wright State Presidential Lecturer to discuss relationship of art, science and culture on Nov. 5 -- The relationship among art, science and culture is the topic for the Wright State University Presidential Lecture Series on Thursday, Nov. 5, with JD Talasek, director of cultural programs for the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), as the guest speaker. The 7 p.m. event, free to the public, will be held in the Schuster Concert Hall of the Wright State Creative Arts Center. (10/30/2009)

Wright State art exhibit focuses on Darwin’s theory of evolution -- How five different artists react to Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution is the theme for a Nov. 1−Jan. 10 exhibition at Wright State University’s Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries in the Creative Arts Center.(10/30/2009)

Iran-U.S. relations forum set as Wright State Celebrates International Education Week -- An international forum on “Iran-U.S. Relations” that will cover such issues as the 30th anniversary of the U.S. embassy hostage crisis, petroleum concerns, nuclear confrontation and the security of Israel will highlight International Education Week at Wright State University Nov. 2−6.(10/28/2009)

Wright State University Cameos of Caring recognizes 14 exceptional nurses -- The wisdom, caring and professionalism of 14 outstanding nurses from the Dayton region was honored by area heath care providers during the Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health’s ninth annual Cameos of Caring awards gala on Saturday, Oct. 24.(10/28/2009)

Wright State students investigate mercury levels as part of Atlantic Ocean scientific research trip -- Three Wright State University students just returned from an Atlantic Ocean expedition to investigate mercury levels under the direction of Chad Hammerschmidt, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Wright State’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and one of the three most active scientists in the world studying environmental mercury. (10/26/2009)

Wright State biologist says progress under way to control onslaught of Emerald Ash Borer -- Even though it’s fall, with the leaves turning and trees heading for their dormant season, the emerald ash borer (EAB) remains active. But scientists remain optimistic that─in the long run─ways can be found to reduce the impact of this insect that is devastating Midwestern forests before it’s too late.(10/23/2009)

Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business ranked in world’s top 100 -- Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business ranked 56 on a list of the top 100 business schools in the world according to the prestigious Aspen Institute, in an announcement released today. (10/21/2009)

Wright State presents President's Awards for Excellence -- Wright State President David R. Hopkins recently presented Awards of Excellence to outstanding faculty, staff and units at the university.(10/14/2009)

Wright State's Community Memory Clinic serves growing population -- With its mission to serve the underserved, the School of Professional Psychology's Community Memory Clinic, founded by Jeffery Allen, Ph.D., was developed to provide assessment and support for patients and their families affected by dementia. (10/14/2009)

Wright State’s Financial Services Program Receives Innovation in Business Education Award -- Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business has been awarded the 2010 Innovation in Business Education Award from the AACSB Mid-Continent East Association of Deans. AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, honored the college for innovation in its Department of Finance and Financial Services. (10/14/2009)

Wright State Presidential Lecturer Richard Pimentel overcomes adversity to become national leader on disability issues -- Richard Pimentel can tell you about overcoming adversity. His experiences go way beyond his nationally recognized expertise on disability issues. He was pronounced dead at birth in the delivery room. His mother left him in an orphanage. After his father’s death, he was raised by his impoverished grandmother and deemed “retarded” by a school guidance counselor. And it doesn’t stop there. (10/12/2009)

Wright State gala celebrates 30th anniversary of School of Professional Psychology -- Wright State University's School of Professional Psychology will hold its first annual Black Tie Gala, Friday, Oct. 16, from 6 to11 p.m., in the Winter Garden Atrium of the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Center.(10/8/2009)

Study by WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine researchers touted by American Heart Association -- The American Heart Association (AHA) is publicizing findings by a team of Wright State University researchers led by Mariana Morris, Ph.D., vice president for graduate studies and chair and professor of pharmacology and toxicology in the Boonshoft School of Medicine. The study finds that timing of sugar intake affects weight gain, blood pressure and behavior.(10/7/2009)