Monthly Archives: April 2023

Magical ending

Wright State University students celebrate the end of Spring Semester with an indoor party

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Kris Sproles

An outdoor April Craze event wasn’t in the cards this year, but that didn’t stop Wright State students from enjoying one of the biggest campus events of the year. Continue reading →

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Let the journey begin

Wright State University graduating students celebrate the end of their college studies and the prelude to their next chapter in life

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Kris Sproles

There was plenty of free food, music and smiles at the annual Spring Grad Fest 2023 in the Student Union Apollo Room. Continue reading →

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Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member Priti Parikh receives surgical education award

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

Priti Parikh, professor and vice chair of research education and professional development in the Department of Surgery, received the Reed Williams Excellence in Innovation in Surgical Education Award from the Association for Surgical Education. Continue reading →

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Mail motivation

Wright State staff write postcards to admitted students to ease their first-year jitters

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Kris Sproles

Staff members got together during their lunch breaks to write postcards welcoming new Raiders to the Wright State family. Continue reading →

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Wright State faculty, alumni named to Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Erica Harrah

Eight people with Wright State connections, including Matt Sherwood, research associate professor, were named to Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list for 2023. Continue reading →

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Lifting the burden

Joyce Rutherford-Donner Nursing Scholarship supports single parents pursuing nursing degrees

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Kim Patton

Wright State nursing student Tiffany Stewart is especially thankful for a scholarship that has lifted some of her financial burden. Continue reading →

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Midnight minder

Police Sgt. Stefan Kempf honored as Officer of the Year because of his efforts to build relationships during the overnight hours

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Kris Sproles

Wright State’s Department of Public Safety recognized the 2022 Officer of the Year and presented the Distinguished Service Award at its annual award ceremony. Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State student a winner in Naval Horizons Essay Contest

Kaitlyn Miller, a physiology and neuroscience major at Wright State University, was one of the winners in the Naval Horizons Essay Contest. Continue reading →

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Wright State to award honorary degree at spring commencement

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Erica Harrah

2003 Wright State graduate Sarah Hackenbracht will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Wright State at spring commencement on April 29. Continue reading →