Wright State Headlines
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Apr 27
Wright State celebrates revitalized campus gathering space: the Moat at Wright Plaza
Wright State celebrated the Moat at Wright Plaza, a revitalized outdoor gathering space featuring new water features, seating, lighting, improved accessibility and a performance stage at the heart of campus. Continue reading
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Apr 24
Free Community Health Fair offers vital screenings and resources to Dayton residents
Wright State medical students, in partnership with Premier Health, will host a free Community Health Fair on April 25 to promote healthy lifestyles and provide essential health services. Continue reading
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Apr 23
First-year students celebrated at inaugural certificate ceremony
With applause echoing through the Student Union, nearly 500 students, family members, faculty and staff celebrated a defining milestone — the completion of the first year — at Wright State’s inaugural First-Year Certificate Ceremony. Continue reading
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Apr 23
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition
A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University’s annual Wright Venture competition. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Bob Mihalek
From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration
Research from students in six colleges and dozens of disciplines took center stage at Wright State’s Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading
A lifetime of curiosity
Jackie Janning-Lask ’88, ’94 honored as 2026 College of Engineering and Computer Science Outstanding Alumna
A childhood filled with curiosity and invention inspired Wright State alum Jackie Janning-Lask to pursue a career focused on engineering, leadership and public service. Continue reading
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Christina Minassian earned a spot in the regional 3MT competition at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools Conference
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research on Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Ranking is latest in a growing list of recognitions for Wright State’s support of military-connected students and their families
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
Wright State students to host 12-hour dance marathon to support Dayton Children’s Hospital
Wright State University students will dance, play games and rally for 12 hours during Raiderthon, a student-led dance marathon that raises funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital, on March 28. Continue reading
Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight
Wright State’s March Madness run sparks pride across the region
Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Big day — Wright State medical students get their residency placements
Surrounded by family and friends at Boonshoft’s recent Match Day, 129 medical students from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine learned together where they will complete their residencies. A longstanding tradition at medical schools nationwide, Match Day is … Continue reading
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden graduates from FBI National Academy
Kurt Holden, Wright State’s chief of police and director of public safety, will bring national-level training and global connections back to campus after graduating from the FBI National Academy. Continue reading
Wright State’s Nutter Center hosting Ohio basketball state tournament semifinals
The Wright State University Nutter Center will host eight girls and 10 boys state semifinal basketball games in March. Continue reading
