Wright State Headlines
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Jul 26
Wright State psychology team studies ways to identify fatigue in pilots, drivers
Researchers in Wright State’s Department of Psychology received a $200,000 grant to identify eye movement and physiological indicators of fatigue and drowsiness in pilots and motorists. Continue reading
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Jul 25
Wright State videographer Kris Sproles wins Regional Emmy and Ohio journalism award
Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, won a Regional Emmy Award and a state journalism award for stories he produced for the Wright State Newsroom. Continue reading
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Jul 25
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked among the nation’s best for 2024 by U.S. News
Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine was recognized in the 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading
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Jul 24
Exposing biotechnology
Local high school students learned about biotechnology research and careers at the Dayton bioManufacturing Awareness and Discovery Experience (DaytonMADE) camp at Wright State this summer. Continue reading
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Jul 24
Wright State faculty member Dan Noel uses unique background to inspire new leaders
Dan Noel, program director of organizational leadership at Wright State, helps students learn how to be effective, productive, caring leaders in their organizations. Continue reading
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Athletics
Joylynn Brown appointed director of athletics at Wright State
Joylynn Brown, a longtime leader of Wright State athletics and a former coach and student-athlete, is the first woman to serve as director of athletics at the university. Continue reading
Pittsburgh Pirates select Wright State’s Andrew Patrick and Jake Shirk in 2024 MLB Draft
Junior outfielder Andrew Patrick and senior right-handed pitcher Jake Shirk were the latest Wright State baseball players selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. Continue reading
Wright State athletics sees a record increase in youth basketball and soccer camp participation
Wright State University youth athletic camps are seeing a huge increase in participants this year. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Former Wright State outfielder hits longest home run in baseball this season
Excerpt Former Wright State University outfielder Peyton Burdick, who the Cincinnati Reds claimed off waivers in April, hit the longest home run in baseball — at any level — this season on Tuesday. Burdick’s home run for the Triple-A Louisville Bats … Continue reading
Top-seeded Wright State will host 2024 Horizon League baseball tournament after capturing regular season title
No. 1 seed Wright State will play its first game in the Horizon League baseball tournament on May 23 at 11 a.m. at Nischwitz Stadium. Continue reading
Wright State golf team headed to San Diego Regional in NCAA tournament
The Wright State University men’s golf team is headed to the NCAA Championship for the seventh time in program history after earning a spot in the San Diego Regional. Continue reading
Wright State golf team captures 2024 Horizon League team title, Flynn individual champion
The Wright State men’s golf team captured the 2024 Horizon League Championship as Andrew Flynn defeated teammate Timmy Hollenbeck on the second playoff hole to grab top individual honors. Continue reading
Rowdy reveal
Wright State student Carly Blessing, who has played Rowdy Raider for years, poised to graduate
After performing as Rowdy Raider, Wright State senior Carly Blessing aims to work as a character performer at Disney World. Continue reading
Clint Sargent named Wright State men’s basketball head coach
Clint Sargent has served as the associate head coach of the men’s basketball team for the last three seasons. Continue reading
Wright State Director of Athletics Bob Grant to retire
Bob Grant has served as director of athletics at Wright State University since 2008. Continue reading
