Wright State Headlines
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Apr 9
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News rankings
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
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Apr 9
ArtsGala to showcase Wright State students’ artistic growth with elegant entertainment extravaganza
Wright State ArtsGala returns Saturday, April 11, in the Creative Arts Center, offering an evening of performances, fine dining and a silent auction to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, music, motion pictures and visual art. Continue reading
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Apr 7
Turning injury into impact
Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate. Continue reading
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Apr 2
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
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Apr 2
A lifetime of curiosity
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
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Wright State engineering students reach for the skies
Wright State engineering students are building a lightweight aircraft they hope will soar above the rest at an international competition in April in California. Continue reading
Apple founder headed to Wright State this week
Excerpt Wright State University’s Presidential Lecture Series is beginning to make a name for itself, bringing in big names with event bigger minds. Famed physicist Michio Kaku attracted a crowd of 4,000 for his talk in 2014, and Neil deGrasse … Continue reading
Science Olympiad returns to Wright State with tournament Feb. 7
Wright State will host 1,500 middle and high school students from 11 states during the Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament. Continue reading
Wright State teaches about civil rights beyond the classroom
Kimberly Barrett, vice president for multicultural affairs and community engagement, discussed The Phoenix Project: A Call to Action 2015, a series of programs and discussions exploring civil liberties and voting rights in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Voting … Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Wright State University Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” opens Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 8 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Video: Medical student guest at State of the Union
Bill Elder, a Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student, attended the State of the Union Address last week as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama. He discussed the experience on “Fox 45 in the Morning.” Watch the … Continue reading
Video: Adventure Speaker Series
Amy Anslinger, assistant director of outdoor recreation at Wright State, discussed the Adventure Speaker Series on “Living Dayton” on WDTN. The series is organized by Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State. Watch the video.
Broadway star Leslie Uggams delivers inspiring message to Wright State students
Wright State performing arts students received coaching and encouragement from Broadway star Leslie Uggams during her inspiring visit to campus. Continue reading
Steve Wozniak, tech reporter Farhad Manjoo headline Wright State’s Honors Institute
Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak and tech reporter Farhad Manjoo will discuss developments in computing and technology during Wright State’s Honors Institute. Continue reading
Leslie Uggams performs in concert, conducts master classes at Wright State this week
Excerpt Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Leslie Uggams will share her insights and talents with students of the Wright State University Musical Theatre Program today and tomorrow, January 22-23 in Dayton, Ohio. Uggams will become the first major … Continue reading
