Wright State Headlines
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Sep 16
Wright State celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Wright State will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events on and off campus. Continue reading
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Sep 13
‘South Pacific’ brings Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance together in new collaboration
Wright State acting and musical theatre students will perform with the Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic in “South Pacific” at the Schuster Center Sept. 21-22. Continue reading
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Sep 12
Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year
The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading
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Sep 12
Wright State launches unique leadership academy for undergraduate students
The Ascend Leadership Academy will help Wright State students increase their leadership potential, career success and their capacity to create a positive impact in the Dayton region and beyond. Continue reading
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Sep 11
Wright State fine art students find inspiration in prestigious summer art programs
Works created by Wright State students Taylor Hurte and Maris Brewer during art residency programs are on display in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Monthly Archives: August 2024
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine receives $1.7 million estate gift for scholarships
A gift from the late William A. Bernie, M.D., will support scholarships for medical students at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Large increase in students moving into Wright State this week
Wright State University students, with their parents’ help, began moving into residence halls today for the new school year. The university is expected to have 2,304 students move into residence halls and apartments during move-in this week. Wright State President … Continue reading
Wright State alum Gary Norman takes pride in meeting challenges head on
Wright State history grad Gary Norman is an attorney who advocates for those often overlooked in society. Continue reading
Mass food distribution scheduled for Wright State Nutter Center on Aug. 29
The Foodbank will hold a mass food distribution for Greene County residents needing food assistance on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State’s Master of Public Administration program reaccredited until 2030
The high level of accreditation enhances the reputation of Wright State’s Master of Public Administration program and puts the university in an elite group of about 200 nationally accredited programs. Continue reading
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Wright State University leadership retreat welcomes its largest class of students
Now in its 18th year, the summer leadership experience is designed to build relationships between student leaders at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State political scientist Lee Hannah quoted in Newsweek article analyzing Democratic National Convention
Lee Hannah, Ph.D., professor of political science at Wright State University, is quoted in a Newsweek article examining how Vice President Kamala Harris could capitalize on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Hannah told Newsweek that Harris’ campaign will likely … Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Two new trustees appointed to Wright State board
The two newest Wright State Board of Trustees members appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine are local leaders in health care and the defense industry. The first trustee is Ellen Miller, associate vice president of community relations for the CareSource Foundation. … Continue reading
Wright State education professor talks to Dayton Daily News about training students to become good teachers
Brian Boyd, Ph.D., associate professor of education at Wright State University, is quoted in a Dayton Daily News article about what makes a good teacher and why it matters. Boyd told the newspaper that rather than focusing on pushing out … Continue reading
Lake Campus collaborates with Mercer County schools on pre-apprenticeship program for high school students
Wright State’s Lake Campus and the Mercer County Educational Service Center are working together to help high school students work at a local company while receiving specialized training. Continue reading
