Wright State Headlines
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Apr 18
Wright State media highlights, April 7–18
Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference
Wright State’s Model United Nations program extended its streak of excellence by earning a team delegation honor for the 45th consecutive year at the 2025 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien honored for global diplomacy
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien’s diplomatic career has taken him from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to the United Nations and the State Department to NATO. Continue reading
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Apr 17
Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University
Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students
The Choose Ohio First awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Wright State Media Team
Dayton Daily News: Wright State bowlers ready to roll
While bowling has been a Wright State University mainstay for close to two decades, this season marks a first – the first time competing as an NCAA team. Continue reading
Full circle
Brittney Whiteside goes from athlete to athletics advocate
A former player on the Wright State women’s basketball team, Brittney Whiteside is now an athletic administrator and serves as a Wright State trustee with a focus on sports and students. Continue reading
Energizing entrepreneurs
Wright State helps position aspiring entrepreneurs for success
Meet several alumni and students making their mark as successful entrepreneurs. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Ready to fly? Wright State University to offer pilot training
If you’re ready to learn to fly, Wright State University and First Flight Aviation would like a word with you. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State to offer flight training courses to relieve pilot shortage
Wright State University forged a new partnership with Dayton-based First Flight Aviation, a flight school located at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport. Continue reading
Wright State partners with First Flight Aviation to offer flight training courses
Wright State students can earn academic credit while learning to fly through a new partnership with local flight school First Flight Aviation. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State educator is committed to STEM mentoring and diversity
Dr. Subhashini Ganapathy embodies what it means to be a leader, educator, and entrepreneur. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State alumna, Dayton native to appear on Food Network’s ‘BBQ USA’ finale
Dayton native Erica Roby, also known as Master of ‘Cue, will be featured on Food Network’s “BBQ USA” finale Monday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. Roby graduated from Wright State University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State, UD, Sinclair join network to train semiconductor workers as Intel looms
Three major Dayton-area institutions of higher learning — Wright State University, the University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College ― all announced plans this week to help strengthen U.S. production of semiconductors. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Retired art, art history professor at Wright State dies
Carol Nathanson died Thursday, according to a notice from the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton, which was confirmed by the university. Continue reading
