Wright State Headlines
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May 27
David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career
David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading
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May 26
Nicholas Quillen honored as 2025 Wright State University Officer of the Year
The Wright State University Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers and university staff members at the annual Public Safety Awards ceremony. Continue reading
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May 21
Wright State pedals toward bicycle friendly recognition
Wright State University is expanding cycling access and outdoor recreation opportunities through new bike programs, safety initiatives and campus resources. Continue reading
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May 20
Wright State University receives BBB of Greater Dayton’s 16th annual Community Honor Award
Wright State was honored for its effort to prepare students to enter the regional workforce, support of local nonprofits and volunteer efforts to strengthen the community. Continue reading
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May 19
Wright State and Premier Health partnership awarded first-of-its-kind $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Ohio
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program that delivers trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians. Continue reading
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Dayton Daily News: Big day — Wright State medical students get their residency placements
Surrounded by family and friends at Boonshoft’s recent Match Day, 129 medical students from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine learned together where they will complete their residencies. A longstanding tradition at medical schools nationwide, Match Day is … Continue reading
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden graduates from FBI National Academy
Kurt Holden, Wright State’s chief of police and director of public safety, will bring national-level training and global connections back to campus after graduating from the FBI National Academy. Continue reading
Wright State’s Nutter Center hosting Ohio basketball state tournament semifinals
The Wright State University Nutter Center will host eight girls and 10 boys state semifinal basketball games in March. Continue reading
Wright State University awards full-tuition scholarships to 12 students at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
Wright State awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students during the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, celebrating young learners who demonstrated outstanding engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State awards full-ride scholarships to 12 students at STEM Challenge
Young students once again had the opportunity to compete for full-ride scholarships at an annual event that pairs basketball with hands-on science ahead of March Madness. Wright State University hosted The Big Hoopla’s annual STEM Challenge on March 15, just … Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State hosts Big Hoopla STEM Challenge ahead of NCAA First Four games in Dayton
Kids of all ages flocked to the Nutter Center in Fairborn on Sunday for the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, an event held annually leading up to the NCAA First Four games in Dayton. The free event for students in kindergarten … Continue reading
Wright State to host Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 15
Students get a unique opportunity to explore STEM education, basketball and scholarships on the court
Wright State University will host the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on Sunday, March 15, one of the community events leading up to the NCAA First Four in Dayton. Continue reading
A foundation of support
At Wright State, Faminaz Karazha ’20 found the support that launched her career as a health care administrator
When Faminaz Karazha first arrived at Wright State University, she chose more than a college. She chose a community. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: 3 Wright State students surprised with year of tuition at basketball game
Three Wright State University students were surprised with a year’s worth of undergraduate tuition during a basketball game at the Nutter Center Wednesday night. Anna Cowley, a junior majoring in crime and justice; Lavell Lyles, a sophomore majoring in media … Continue reading
Centerville seventh grader wins Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, advances to 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Sidharth Nair, a seventh-grade student at Watts Middle School in Centerville, won the Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, earning a coveted spot at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Continue reading
