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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Author Archives: Bob Mihalek
Audio—Hannah Beachler joins WYSO for a chat on ‘Excursions’
Hannah Beachler is a graduate from the Wright State University film school and the lead production designer for the film Fruitvale Station. Niki Dakota talked to her about her experience working on the film and sculpting the landscape around the actors. They … Continue reading
Wright State prof offers real info on ‘Sharkzilla’
Excerpt USA Today has a story on its website now about a fake documentary on “Sharkzilla” that has angered some Shark Week fans. But a Wright State University professor has real facts for you about the giant shark. Last year, … Continue reading
New statewide diversity conference to be held at Wright State
Excerpt Wright State University is bringing two national experts to Dayton to talk about issues of diversity in a modern context at the new Diversity in Multicultural Millennium Conference. Registration is now open for the statewide conference, “Affirmative Action: 52 … Continue reading
Audio—Interview with professor William Irvine on culture of insults
Wright State University philosophy professor William Irvine talks about his new book, A Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt—And Why They Shouldn’t, on “WYSO Weekend” on WYSO Public Radio. Listen to the interview on WYSO.org (the interview starts around 15:00).
Ohio chancellor visits Wright State
John Carey, chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, visited Wright State on July 29 during his statewide budget tour. Here’s an overview of media coverage of his visit. WDTN: Ohio Board of Regents visits Wright State Wright State University welcomed the … Continue reading
Video—White coat ceremony for Wright State medical students
Excerpt The Miami Valley’s future physicians are getting ready for medical school. More than 100 Wright State University students started the next step in their medical career. A white coat ceremony was held Sunday afternoon at the Schuster Center, signifying … Continue reading
Video—International coalition learns from us
Excerpt The Dayton Police Department is showcasing its crime fighting techniques to some international visitors. Delegations from South America, Central America, Mexico and Haiti visited Dayton and Wright State University Friday. They are studying U.S. law enforcement practices in hopes … Continue reading
Oh, the places you’ll go with Wright State’s transportation program
It’s a great time to launch a career in the transportation field, say faculty members in Wright State’s Public Transit and Social Services Transportation Certificate Program.
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Local artist Jud Yalkut dies
Excerpt A well known artist and pioneer of Wright State University’s film and video department has passed away. Jud Yalkut was born in New York City in 1938, but has been a Dayton resident since 1973. He was an assistant professor … Continue reading
Wright State to offer nurse’s aide training
Excerpt The Nursing Institute at Wright State University is offering new training for anyone wanting to become a nurse’s aide. The Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio will launch the Nurse Aide Training Program during the fall 2013 semester. School … Continue reading
