Wright State Headlines
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Apr 18
Wright State media highlights, April 7–18
Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference
Wright State’s Model United Nations program extended its streak of excellence by earning a team delegation honor for the 45th consecutive year at the 2025 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien honored for global diplomacy
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien’s diplomatic career has taken him from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to the United Nations and the State Department to NATO. Continue reading
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Apr 17
Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University
Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students
The Choose Ohio First awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading
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Monthly Archives: October 2018
Gary LeRoy named president-elect of American Academy of Family Physicians
Gary LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, will also serve a one-year term as president of the AAFP, followed by a one-year term as AAFP chair. Continue reading
Making a case
Wright State senior Andrew Puthoff played defendant in re-enactment of historic Dayton murder trial
As an intern at Dayton History, Andrew Puthoff played the defendant in a special courtroom drama. Continue reading
Wright State Human Resources Club recognized by national organization
The Wright State chapter distinguishes itself as an outstanding student organization, dedicated to serving the needs of its members and the advancement of the human resources profession. Continue reading
Alumni Achievement Awards honor Wright State’s finest
The Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of four Wright State alumni and an honorary alumna during Homecoming Weekend. Continue reading
Studying business in Mexico
Raj Soin College of Business students learned about the Mexican economy and culture during a study abroad trip. Continue reading
Head of the class
Wright State’s Dayton Regional STEM School ranked as top performer as it marks 10th anniversary
Wright State is a founding partner of the Dayton Regional STEM School, which uses project-based learning to teach students in grades six through 12. Continue reading
Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team returns to Wright State for fundraising exhibition games
The team of athletic military veterans and active-duty soldiers who have lost limbs will play at Nischwitz Stadium on Oct. 13 to raise money for veterans causes and honor Gold Star Families. Continue reading
Students get a peek at their futures with degrees in geography, urban affairs and public administration
Eleven Wright State alumni shared their experiences as part of a panel at the MPA, Urban Affairs and Geography Careers Event. Continue reading
Sociology professor Marlese Durr studies impact of recession on African American stylists
In a new study, Marlese Durr examined how African American women, specifically stylists, coped with and continued to work during the 2008 economic recession. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine Central Research Forum to showcase biomedical, clinical research
The Central Research Forum will include a poster session showcasing biomedical, clinical, medical education and public health research conducted at Wright State. Continue reading
