Wright State Headlines
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May 26
Nicholas Quillen honored as 2025 Wright State University Officer of the Year
The Wright State University Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers and university staff members at the annual Public Safety Awards ceremony. Continue reading
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May 21
Wright State pedals toward bicycle friendly recognition
Wright State University is expanding cycling access and outdoor recreation opportunities through new bike programs, safety initiatives and campus resources. Continue reading
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May 20
Wright State University receives BBB of Greater Dayton’s 16th annual Community Honor Award
Wright State was honored for its effort to prepare students to enter the regional workforce, support of local nonprofits and volunteer efforts to strengthen the community. Continue reading
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May 19
Wright State and Premier Health partnership awarded first-of-its-kind $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Ohio
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program that delivers trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians. Continue reading
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May 18
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Nicholas Quillen honored as 2025 Wright State University Officer of the Year
The Wright State University Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers and university staff members at the annual Public Safety Awards ceremony. Continue reading
Wright State pedals toward bicycle friendly recognition
Wright State University is expanding cycling access and outdoor recreation opportunities through new bike programs, safety initiatives and campus resources. Continue reading
Wright State University receives BBB of Greater Dayton’s 16th annual Community Honor Award
The award recognizes organizations that make a positive impact in the Miami Valley
Wright State was honored for its effort to prepare students to enter the regional workforce, support of local nonprofits and volunteer efforts to strengthen the community. Continue reading
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
The Heartland College Learning Center Association Conference will bring together 100 academic experts from 20 institutions across the Midwest.
Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses
984 bachelor’s degrees, 458 master’s degrees, 9 doctoral degrees awarded; associate degrees more than doubled
Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden graduates from FBI National Academy
Kurt Holden, Wright State’s chief of police and director of public safety, will bring national-level training and global connections back to campus after graduating from the FBI National Academy. Continue reading
Reading madness
Mini University book reading contest is a slam-dunk at encouraging literacy at an early age
Wright State University President Sue Edwards and dozens of faculty and staff are reading to children at Mini University during a month-long March Madness-themed event Continue reading
Ready for take off
Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign takes flight on March 16
During the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign (CSIC), faculty, staff and retirees can support students by making a gift to one of more than 2,000 scholarships and programs. Continue reading
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Former Drexel University senior leader brings proven expertise connecting academia and industry
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
Wright State celebrates homecoming with week-long block party
Homecoming Week transported alumni, students, faculty and staff back to the sights and sounds of the 1980s and ’90s with its “Block Party” theme. Continue reading
