Wright State Headlines
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Mar 15
Wright State in the News, March 4-14
The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, a mental health film and panel discussion and a generous estate gift supporting medical students garnered local media coverage. Continue reading
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Mar 14
Student art takes center stage at Wright State’s ArtsGala Auction
Artwork by two Wright State fine arts students will be up for auction at ArtsGala on April 5 to help raise funds for scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 13
Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign takes flight on March 17
Wright State faculty, staff and retirees change the lives of students by participating in the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign from March 17 to April 25. Continue reading
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Mar 12
Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz
The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders. Continue reading
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Mar 11
Centerville middle school student Aurora Spisak repeats as champ of Wright State Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for national competition
Aurora Spisak, an eighth grader at Watts Middle School, will return to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning Wright State’s Regional Spelling Bee. Continue reading
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107 students receive medical degrees during Boonshoft School of Medicine graduation
After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 107 Wright State medical students received their medical degrees during graduation on April 30. Continue reading
Wright State announces new partners for campus dining and Nutter Center events
Quest Food Management Services will oversee the dining programs on the Dayton and Lake campuses and SAVOR will manage concessions and catering at the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State Spanish professor Damaris Serrano honored in native Panama
Damaris Serrano, associate professor of Spanish, was honored by the Republic of Panama for her contributions to education and literature during International Women’s Day celebrations. Continue reading
107 medical students to graduate from Boonshoft School of Medicine April 30
Gary LeRoy, senior vice president for diplomate engagement of the American Board of Family Medicine and a Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member and graduate, will deliver the commencement address. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member Priti Parikh receives surgical education award
Priti Parikh, professor and vice chair of research education and professional development in the Department of Surgery, received the Reed Williams Excellence in Innovation in Surgical Education Award from the Association for Surgical Education. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State hires strategic Air Force leader as new dean
The Air Force leader has been the dean for research at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
AFIT administrator Darryl Ahner named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Wright State
Darryl K. Ahner has served as professor and dean for research at the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base since 2021. Continue reading
Wright State Dance Ensemble presents ‘new generation of dance’ in spring concert
The Wright State Dance Ensemble will present its Spring Dance Concert April 20–23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Works by graduating Wright State fine arts students featured in Senior Thesis Exhibition
The Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring works created by 17 graduating students during their time at Wright State, is on display in the Stein Galleries through April 21. Continue reading
Mental Health Task Force aims to create culture of well-being at Wright State
A presidential task force is working to create a culture of well-being and care at Wright State and raise awareness of resources available to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health. Continue reading
