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

Ohio's first master's degree in renewable energy to fill statewide need for qualified workers -- Wright State University, the University of Dayton, Central State University and the Air Force Institute of Technology have joined forces to launch Ohio's first master's degree in engineering in renewable and clean energy. Students can enroll in the program on a full-time or part-time basis. Courses will be taught by faculty from the four institutions, and students will earn a degree from either UD or Wright State.(11/26/2008)

WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine professors named Heroes of Emergency Medicine -- The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) has selected three physicians and educators affiliated with the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine to be honored as "Heroes of Emergency Medicine." Glenn Hamilton M.D., M.S.M.; Joan Kolodzik, M.D., FACEP and Jonathan Singer, M.D., FACEP, all faculty members within the school's department of emergency medicine, were nominated by colleagues and members and recognized for their significant contributions to emergency medicine, their communities and their patients. (11/25/2008)

Ohio's modular Acute Care Centers ready to provide medical help during emergencies, disasters -- In the event of a large-scale emergency such as a natural disaster or terrorist attack, hospitals and health care facilities may struggle to meet the immediate surge in demand for vital medical services, especially if their sites and staff are also affected. Emergencies affecting remote areas or complicating transport of patients can also present serious logistical problems. To address these challenges and ensure care providers are prepared to respond quickly and effectively in times of crisis, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) collaborated with the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine to establish the Modular Emergency Medical System (MEMS).(11/25/2008)

$3.9 million Choose Ohio First scholarship program opens to Dayton region students -- Choose Ohio First scholarships totaling nearly $4 million will soon become available to graduating high school seniors and current college students interested in pursuing careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine at eight area colleges and universities.(11/21/2008)

Small business center at WSU to lead regional SBDC centers -- The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Wright State University's Raj Soin College of Business has been selected by the Ohio SBDC to lead its five centers serving the nine counties comprising Region 4.(11/20/2008)

Wright State commencement to be held Saturday, November 22 -- Nearly 1,500 Wright State students will be awarded degrees at the 42nd semiannual commencement on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Wright State University's Ervin J. Nutter Center. (11/20/2008)

More Than $200,000 in Scholarships Awarded this Year at the Lake Campus -- Wright State University (WSU)-Lake Campus and the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) Board are proud to announce that 2008-09 marked a record year for their scholarship program – student awards this year totaled $211,818. (11/14/2008)

International Week at Wright State appeals to readers, travelers -- Those planning to travel soon should consider a visit to Wright State Nov. 18–22 as the university celebrates its seventh International Education Week. The week features a passport fair on Thursday, Nov. 20, a one-stop shop for anyone needing to apply for a passport.(11/14/2008)

Raiders Represent Day Set for Nov. 15 -- Here’s a chance to show your Raider pride. Raiders Represent Day will be celebrated Nov. 15 as the Wright State men’s basketball team takes on Illinois State, a top-ranked team from the Missouri Valley Conference. Fans attending the game will receive free admission by wearing Wright State Raider gear. (11/13/2008)

Improving the climate for women in STEM fields: LEADER consortium kicks off Monday -- Wright State University, University of Dayton, Central State University and the Air Force Institute of Technology will share a $2.86 million National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant to increase the number of women faculty in the science, technology, engineering and math areas and in related industries within the region. The LEADER Consortium will launch Monday, Nov. 10 at a public event at 3:30 p.m. at Carillon Park. (11/07/2008)

Milton Marathon: Literary tradition alive at Wright State -- Wright State University will commemorate the 400 anniversary of the birth of John Milton with a “Milton Marathon”— a public reading of his epic poem Paradise Lost, Thursday, Nov. 6, in the Millett Hall Atrium on the main campus.(11/4/2008)