Wright State Headlines
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Apr 16
Professional performance begins here
Wright State theatre students Skye Hodgkin and Evelyn Vordtriede are gaining real-world experience with the Human Race Theatre Company, highlighting how the university prepares them for professional performance. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the power of artistic growth while supporting student scholarships
ArtsGala’s celebrated student work across theatre, dance, film, music and visual arts, while raising scholarship support for Wright State artists. Continue reading
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Apr 15
Wright State’s Model United Nations team wins top honor, continuing 46-year tradition of national recognition
Wright State’s Model United Nations program earned an Outstanding Delegation Award — the highest team honor — at the 2026 National Model U.N. Conference, continuing its tradition of excellence. Continue reading
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Apr 14
Wright State students will compete for startup funds in annual Wright Venture entrepreneurial competition
Five Wright State students will pitch original business ideas to a panel of experts during Wright Venture, the annual entrepreneurial competition hosted by the Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
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Apr 13
Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up
Alex Gutman used his Wright State education as a springboard to a career as data scientist, college instructor, a published author, a book reviewer and mentor to young mathematicians. Continue reading
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Dayton Daily News: Wright State ArtsGala transforms campus with art, performance
Decorative floral arrangements filled the main hall, echoing this year’s “Creative Garden” theme. The besuited and the bedazzled mingled during the reception in anticipation of student performances in dance, music, theatre and film. On the upper level, a troupe of … Continue reading
Wright State’s Model United Nations team wins top honor, continuing 46-year tradition of national recognition
Wright State’s Model United Nations program earned an Outstanding Delegation Award — the highest team honor — at the 2026 National Model U.N. Conference, continuing its tradition of excellence. Continue reading
Wright State students will compete for startup funds in annual Wright Venture entrepreneurial competition
Five Wright State students will pitch original business ideas to a panel of experts during Wright Venture, the annual entrepreneurial competition hosted by the Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
Wright State marketing professor examines the psychology of debt on ‘Hidden Brain’ podcast
John Dinsmore, Ph.D., professor of marketing and interim chair of the School of Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Management, discussed how psychology — not just finances — shapes the way people borrow and spend on the “Hidden Brain” podcast. He … Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State ArtsGala this weekend offers performance, food and auction
Wright State University’s ArtsGala offers performances, fine dining and a silent auction Saturday, April 11. The proceeds will support student scholarships. ArtsGala has raised more than $4 million, funding more than 2,500 scholarships for students in the School of Fine … Continue reading
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News rankings
Programs across engineering, business and health fields were also recognized locally and nationally
Nationally, the Boonshoft School of Medicine ranks 43rd — placing it in the top 25% — among 172 medical schools for primary care graduates in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Continue reading
From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration
Research from students in six colleges and dozens of disciplines took center stage at Wright State’s Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading
A lifetime of curiosity
Jackie Janning-Lask ’88, ’94 honored as 2026 College of Engineering and Computer Science Outstanding Alumna
A childhood filled with curiosity and invention inspired Wright State alum Jackie Janning-Lask to pursue a career focused on engineering, leadership and public service. Continue reading
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Christina Minassian earned a spot in the regional 3MT competition at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools Conference
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research on Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
