Monthly Archives: October 2024

Wright State Theatre’s production of ‘Carrie: The Musical’ is the Halloween treat that keeps on giving

Wright State Theatre’s production of “Carrie: The Musical” runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 17 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Photos |

Hundreds turn out for Trunk or Treat at Wright State

The Department of Public Safety and other Wright State offices passed out candy to Mini University preschool students during a Trunk or Treat event. Continue reading

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Wright State to host its next Graduate Programs Open House on Nov. 7

Wright State University will host a Graduate Programs Open House on Thursday, Nov. 7, for those who are ready to take the next step in their education or career. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Enrollment Management, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, MBA, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Union |

Rising from the ashes

Wright State public history graduate student Darrell Blevins rebuilds his life after a series of tragic events

Darrell Blevins, a public history graduate student at Wright State, received support from the College of Liberal Arts Emergency Fund after a tragic incident. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Giving, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Libraries, News, Special Collections and Archives |

Dayton Daily News: Wright State gets $896K grant to fuel advanced air mobility research

Wright State University will use a new $896,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to explore air taxi battery power and efficiency — hoping to share new insights with some of the industry’s leading players, including Dayton-bound Joby … Continue reading

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Wright State, Premier Health hosting surgical symposium for high school and undergraduate students

Led by medical students from Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine, the surgical symposium will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at the world of surgery. Continue reading

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Wright State joins nation in celebrating first-generation students

Wright State will celebrate National First Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Enrollment Management, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Student Union |

Education grant connects Wright State students with Dayton Regional STEM School for instructional education partnership

Wright State elementary education students collaborate with Dayton Regional STEM School 10th graders to design science and health lessons to use in the classroom Continue reading

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Wright State recognized among top public universities in latest U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings

Wright State University’s undergraduate programs in nursing and engineering were ranked among the nation’s best in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Business, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News, Nursing, Psychology, Rankings, Science & Mathematics, Undergraduate |

Wright State medical student perseveres to pursue lifelong dream

Cherissa Garcia, a three-time Wright State grad, never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor and is now pursuing a medical degree at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading

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