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Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News rankings

Programs across engineering, business and health fields were also recognized locally and nationally
Posted on April 9, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Nationally, the Boonshoft School of Medicine ranks 43rd — placing it in the top 25% — among 172 medical schools for primary care graduates in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Continue reading →

ArtsGala to showcase Wright State students’ artistic growth with elegant entertainment extravaganza

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Dennis Bova

Wright State ArtsGala returns Saturday, April 11, in the Creative Arts Center, offering an evening of performances, fine dining and a silent auction to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, music, motion pictures and visual art. Continue reading →

Turning injury into impact

Wright State alumna Siobhan Fagan ’04 channels her own experience into a career supporting young athletes
Posted on April 7, 2026 by Kevin Tucker

Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate. Continue reading →

From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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
Posted on April 2, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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 students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading →

Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Dennis Bova

Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. 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
Posted on March 27, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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
Posted on March 26, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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 →