Wright State Headlines
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Jul 1
Convocation ceremony marks start of medical education for class of 2026
The Boonshoft School of Medicine will welcome 132 new medical students during the annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on July 9. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State hosts future aviators for hands-on flight camp
Over 40 high school students from around the country learned about aviation, health care and engineering at Air Camp at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Wright State ranked among top undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest
Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked the ninth-best in the Midwest and second in Ohio by NursingProcess.org. Continue reading
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Jun 29
Startup internship leads to metaverse career for Wright State graduate
Computer science graduate Showri Chitti secured a full-time job after interning with Veera Engineering. Continue reading
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Jun 28
Wright State receives grant to help address teacher shortage in Dayton area
The project targets BIPOC students and professionals who want a career in high-need areas such as STEM education and intervention. Continue reading
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Back to Broadway
Wright State alumni reflect on the return of live theatre and share stories about the innovative ways they kept creativity alive during the pandemic
Wright State alumni talk about the pandemic, how it has impacted Broadway, and how shows are finally reopening. Continue reading
Sharing the joy of music
The legacy of former Wright State professor Mel Goldfinger lives on through his love of music
The late Mel Goldfinger’s beloved collection of instruments was donated to the Wright State School of Music. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
Eleven projects were selected for the fourth year of Students First funding
Eleven projects received Students First Fund grants ranging from $1,554 to $6,555 in funding. Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Business, Chemistry, Education & Leadership, Giving, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, Military & Veterans, News, Nursing, Kinesiology, & Health Sciences, Science & Mathematics, Students First Fund, Theater, Dance, and Motion Pictures
Touching tribute
An estate gift creates an endowment honoring the late Wright State professor Larry Kurdek
An estate gift from his twin brother, Leonard, will allow the Dr. Larry Kurdek Endowed Scholarship to continue for perpetuity. Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Giving, Home news sidebar, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics
Join the crew
Faculty and staff can help Wright State students take flight during the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign
During this year’s CSIC, which runs from March 21 to April 22, Wright State faculty and staff are invited to join the Flight Crew. Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Giving, Home news sidebar, News
ArtsGala returns
Wright State University fundraiser supports scholarships for students in the fine and performing arts
ArtsGala 2022 will feature more than 450 student performers in 13 unique performances. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants
Program supports student success initiatives at the Dayton and Lake Campuses
All Wright State students, faculty and staff with a creative concept to promote student success are welcome to apply for a Students First Fund grant. Continue reading
Posted in Giving, Home news sidebar, News, Students First Fund
Expanding opportunities
Harry Khamis, professor emeritus and former director of the Statistical Consulting Center, hopes his estate gift will help recruit more diverse students to the field of statistics
Retired Wright State faculty member Harry Khamis made a bequest in his estate to establish an endowed fund to support the Statistical Consulting Center and students studying statistics. Continue reading
Paying it forward
Wright State graduate Bill Miller ’75 gives back to his alma mater through his generous support of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Inspiring the next generation of engineers has influenced Wright State graduate Bill Miller to include the College of Engineering and Computer Science in his estate. Continue reading
A passion for research
Shashaanka Ashili ’02 helps international graduate students in electrical engineering pursue their research dreams
During Wright Day to Give, alumnus Shashaanka Ashili will offer a matching gift challenge for donation to the Shashaanka Ashili International Grad Student Research Fund. Continue reading
