Wright State Headlines
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Apr 23
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition
A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University’s annual Wright Venture competition. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Wright State launches AI-powered platform to advance career readiness and strengthen employer connections
Wright State University is expanding career support for students with the launch of a free AI-powered platform that delivers instant feedback on résumés and interview skills. Continue reading
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Apr 20
Wright State student-athletes help build Fairborn home for family seeking homeownership
More than 160 Wright State student-athletes and coaches volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading
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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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Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year
The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading
Wright State launches unique leadership academy for undergraduate students
The Ascend Leadership Academy will help Wright State students increase their leadership potential, career success and their capacity to create a positive impact in the Dayton region and beyond. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Storytelling and schools: Wright State’s 2024-25 visual arts season opens with two photo exhibitions
Excerpt Wright State University’s 2024-25 visual arts season has opened with photography exhibitions examining storytelling and elementary schools in Toledo. “ReWritten: Photographers Reshaping the Narrative” and “Elementary: Photographs by Daniel McInnis” are on display through Nov. 2 in the Stein … Continue reading
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine bolstering local public health workforce
The Boonshoft School of Medicine is collaborating with health departments in southwest Ohio to help prepare the next generation of public health leaders and skilled practitioners. Continue reading
Wright State to host panel discussion on addressing ‘Mental Health Matters’ on Sept. 17
Wright State, the Dayton Daily News and the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association will host an event about mental health and strategies to improve access to treatment, crisis response and recovery support. Continue reading
WYSO Public Radio: Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine starts new fellowship for addiction care
The Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine aims to help those struggling with substance use disorder by training physicians to provide addiction care. It’s a program to support those at risk and in recovery … Continue reading
‘Our Town,’ ‘Carrie,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ highlight Wright State Theatre’s 2024–25 season
Wright State University Theatre will present a season of thoughtful drama, riotous comedy, and classic and contemporary musicals during the 2024–2025 academic year. Continue reading
Wright State Stein Galleries presenting two photo exhibitions through Nov. 2
Wright State’s Stein Galleries opens the fall semester with photography exhibitions exploring storytelling and elementary schools in Toledo. Continue reading
WYSO Public Radio: Rise of medical marijuana detailed in Wright State professor’s new book
Lee Hannah, Ph.D., professor of political science at Wright State University, talked to WYSO Public Radio about his new book, “Green Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States.” “Green Rush” looks at the de-stigmatization of marijuana and … Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State uses $1.4M grant to create in-demand jobs
A local university received a grant to be used towards workforce development. Wright State University secured a $1.4 million grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of its Super RAPIDS regional program. This program is focused on … Continue reading
