Wright State Headlines
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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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May 9
Wright State media highlights, May 3–9
Wright State made headlines this week with media coverage highlighting commencement celebrations, student success, alumni achievements and faculty expertise. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Jim Hannah
Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame prepares to honor new class
Wright State played a key role in the founding of the hall and continues to be a strong supporter. Continue reading
Former commander of world’s largest supply chain named advisor to Wright State defense institute
Maj. Gen. (retired) Gary T. McCoy, former commander of the world’s largest supply chain… Continue reading
Mark Polatajko named Vice President for Business and Fiscal Affairs
…has been named Vice President for Business and Fiscal Affairs at Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State student awarded $6,000 scholarship from Dayton Defense Educational Foundation
A Wright State University student who served in the Air Force, was deployed to Iraq and is pursuing a military-related career has won a $6,000 scholarship… Continue reading
Wright State home to 19,600 students this fall
Wright State University has recorded its second highest enrollment in school history… Continue reading
Fishing for mercury contamination answers
Inside three freezers in a Wright State University lab is the bottom of the ocean. Continue reading
Wright State inks cooperation agreement with Turkish university
Wright State University has signed a cooperation agreement with a university in Turkey that paves the way for the two institutions to collaborate in research and graduate education. Continue reading
Wright State-led initiative to create 250 aerospace, defense jobs
The new jobs stem from the award of $11.4 million in July to the Wright State Research Institute’s Defense Aerospace Graduate Studies Institute. Continue reading
“Changing Lives, Changing Communities” announced as university theme at convocation honoring faculty
Faculty Awards for Excellence were also presented. Continue reading
