Wright State Headlines
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May 16
Hey, Alexa, tell me about your co-creator’s Wright State alumni award
Joe Jessup, a senior software development manager at Amazon Web Services, received the 2025 Raj Soin College of Business Outstanding Alumnus Award. Continue reading
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May 15
Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series
Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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May 12
Marty Sexton appointed dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services
Marty Sexton previously served as acting dean and associate dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services. Continue reading
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May 12
Eye in the sky
Wright State’s Police Department adds new innovative drone technology to enhance campus safety. Continue reading
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Wright State Grads Drive Air Force Research
Successful Wright State alumni have helped strengthen the university’s connections with Wright-Patterson Air Force base
They have jetted to the stratosphere of research in the U.S. Air Force. One oversees the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Another is chief scientist for human performance. A third heads up research on sensors. All are Wright State University … Continue reading
No Place Like Home
Home-schooled student thriving at Wright State
When Freyja Turner went to class growing up, she didn’t have far to go. She just took a left into the family room. Continue reading
Enrollment at Wright State University reflects efforts to boost educational attainment
Wright State University has experienced a surge in graduate student and international student enrollment this fall… Continue reading
Artist to transform Wright State galleries with ‘Unwoven Light’ exhibit
“Unwoven Light,” an exhibit by Soo Sunny Park, will be on display at the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State Sept. 15–Oct. 13. Continue reading
President Hopkins touts achievements, points to future during convocation
Increasing numbers of new, graduate and international students are helping grow the vibrancy of Wright State University, which is piling up successes and plans to build on its strengths… Continue reading
Wright State chapel wins state design award
The St. John Bosco Chapel, home of Catholic Campus Ministry at Wright State University, has won a design award from the AIA Ohio, the state unit of the American Institute of Architects. Continue reading
Entertainment Tonight reporter Rocsi Diaz to headline Freshman Convocation
Rocsi Diaz—Entertainment Tonight correspondent and former co-anchor of Black Entertainment Television’s 106 & Park—will help welcome Wright State University’s freshman class. Continue reading
Jeffrey Vernooy, director of disability services, passes away
Jeffrey Vernooy, who tirelessly advocated for students with disabilities and was the architect of the campus support structure for them as longtime director of the Wright State University Office of Disability Services… Continue reading
Wright State ranks among top schools in Ohio for future military service members
Wright State University has been recognized as a top university in Ohio for students interested in military service. Continue reading
Wright State hosting Japanese college students
A group of Japanese college students will be making Wright State University and Ohio their home for three weeks as part of an international exchange program. Continue reading
