Celebrating 50 Years

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Sep 21, 2017
Emil Kmetec arrived at Wright State in 1964 to help develop the university's program and research effort in biological sciences.
Sep 20, 2017
Dedicated to the early staff members of Wright State University, this commemorates those professional women and men whose service from 1964-1967 helped shape the future of WSU.  The following staff pioneers were responsible for establishing the framework of competence, commitment, and innovation
Sep 20, 2017
Dedicated to the founding faculty of Wright State University, this commemorates those teaching professionals who helped shape the future of WSU from 1964-1967.  The following academic pioneers were responsible for establishing the framework of excellence in teaching, research, and service that ha
Sep 20, 2017
Sheila Skimmerhorn, a two-time Wright State graduate, was the first student to register for classes at the university in 1964.
Sep 18, 2017
The 2010s have been highlighted by the appointment of Cheryl B. Schrader as president; the dedication of the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures; opening of new buildings; and a successful $167.7 million fundraising campaign.
Sep 14, 2017
In her first State of the University Address, Wright State President Cheryl B. Schrader said that by working together the university community can overcome any challenge.
Sep 13, 2017
The special Homecoming Week features a golf cart parade, chili cook-off, bonfire, dining-in-the-dark event and a reunion of Wright State’s founding classes.
Sep 12, 2017
President Cheryl B. Schrader and the campus community recognized award recipients during the University Convocation and Awards Ceremony.
Sep 11, 2017
For the third installment in our Founding Faculty series, we are pleased to share some reminiscences of Dr. Emil Kmetec.
Sep 11, 2017
Wright State continued to find success in the 2000s through financial growth and more student success.

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