Wright State Headlines
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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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Mar 10
Students can win scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge on March 16
Wright State University will award full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students who participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 16 in Wright State’s Student Union. Continue reading
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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
Dayton Daily News: Founding member of Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine leaves the school $1.7 million
A local doctor and a founding member of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine left the school a gift of $1.7 million as part of his estate, which will go toward funding scholarships for medical students. Dr. William … Continue reading
