Wright State Headlines
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Jan 23
Wright State faculty member Damaris Serrano wins Panamanian literary award
Damaris Serrano, professor of Spanish, received the prestigious Pedro Correa Vázquez Literary Criticism Essay Award from Panama’s Ministry of Culture for her book “Voices in Global Times.” Continue reading
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Jan 22
Wright State grad Hannah Beachler earns Oscar nomination for production design on ‘Sinners’
Wright State motion pictures graduate Hannah Beachler earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Production Design on the blockbuster film “Sinners.” Continue reading
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Jan 20
Wright State alum Emily Romigh builds on a family legacy in education
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored second-grade teacher Emily Romigh for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy program at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jan 14
Wright State receives $3 million grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement across Southwest Ohio
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development has received a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement among K–12 educators and students across 16 counties in Southwest Ohio. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment and excitement to Wright State’s Campus Recreation
Wright State University students, faculty and staff welcome major renovation of Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Continue reading
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2026 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members
2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients will be formally recognized at a special banquet during Wright State University’s Homecoming Week, scheduled for Feb. 4–7. Continue reading
Wright State professor Terry Oroszi discusses ‘Why Academia Must Embrace Generative AI’ in Forbes column
In a recent Forbes Tech Council article, Terry Oroszi, Ed.D., associate professor and vice chair of pharmacology and toxicology, outlines why higher education should move beyond fear and resistance and embrace generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for academic … Continue reading
More than 1,000 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Wright State University will hold its fall graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. and its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State named ‘Best for Vets’
Wright State University was recently named to the 2025 Best for Vets: College list from the Military Times. The university says this distinction shows the university’s commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and families. Seth Gordon, director of Wright … Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State police donate to food pantry for ‘No Shave November’ fundraiser
Wright State police officers let their facial hair grow wild in November in a fundraising effort for the university’s food pantry and delivered their donation just ahead of Thanksgiving. Officers from the department donated over $2,000 worth of food to … Continue reading
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business ranked among the best for entrepreneurs by Princeton Review
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business is the only university in Ohio named to the Princeton Review’s Top 50 Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2026. Continue reading
Wright State named a Best for Vets College
Wright State was named to the 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges list by the Military Times, recognizing the university’s longstanding commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and their families. Continue reading
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine receives full continuing accreditation from Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine has received full continuing accreditation from the LCME, reaffirming the strength and quality of its Doctor of Medicine program. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Inside Wright State’s push to innovate education and research with regional partners
Named in honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright, Wright State University aims to carry forward their bold inventive spirit in everything it does. “Our mission is not only to educate, but to innovate by solving problems, creating opportunity and elevating … Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State expands programs to ease financial barriers to higher education
Higher education can be an expensive barrier for many interested individuals, and Wright State University knows that. To counteract this, the university has launched multiple opportunities for potential and current students in need to overcome that obstacle. Wright State is … Continue reading
