Monthly Archives: April 2025

Wright State grad student’s startup wins annual entrepreneurship competition, aims to revolutionize food industry

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Wright State graduate computer science student Tharun Sai Nandigam is cooking up innovation with Kyantra, a smart management platform for kitchens, restaurants and food trucks. Continue reading →

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Wright State’s partnership with College2Careers empowers disabled students for college and career success

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Wright State partners with College2Careers to provide students with disabilities with comprehensive support to complete their degrees, earn credentials and prepare for employment opportunities. Continue reading →

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Wright State alumna Lucy Staugler to inspire Lake Campus grads during commencement on May 1 

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Lucy Staugler, a retired educator and guidance counselor, was invited to speak at the Lake Campus commencement ceremony after receiving the 2025 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumna Award. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Commencement, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Human Services, Lake Campus, News, Social Work & Human Services, Teacher Education, Videos |

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State University names university leader permanent provost, VP of academic affairs

A leading Dayton-area higher education institution has appointed a university leader as vice president for academic affairs and provost. Jim Denniston formally takes on the position effective immediately. He has been acting provost since Jan. 1, and members of Wright … Continue reading →

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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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Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference  

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

Posted in Academics, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Model UN, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Undergraduate |

Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien honored for global diplomacy 

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Dennis Bova

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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Dayton Business Journal: Lt. Gov. Tressel, Wright State leaders discuss Dayton’s workforce needs, state support

As Ohio looks to inventory the current status of its higher education facilities and determine regional needs, the economic comeback in the Dayton area has not gone unnoticed by state officials. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Wright State University for … Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State theatre alum invited to write musical for current students

Wright State University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts tapped 2006 theatre alum Ronvé O’Daniel to write a new, full-length, two-act musical. The working title is “How to Survive in New York City” and it is expected to premiere in … Continue reading →

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Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

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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