Wright State Headlines
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Jul 1
Convocation ceremony marks start of medical education for Wright State’s class of 2026
The Boonshoft School of Medicine will welcome 132 new medical 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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President’s Awards for Excellence
Wright State employees honored for excellence
Wright State has recognized select staff members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2020 President’s Awards for Excellence. Continue reading
Excellence in Human Relations (Classified)
Dawn BankerPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2020
Dawn Banker, administrative specialist in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, is dedicated to making life easier for those around her. Continue reading
Excellence in Human Relations (Unclassified)
Paige SmithPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2020
Coworkers describe Paige Smith, admissions event program manager, as sunshine in human form. Continue reading
Excellence in Leadership (Classified)
Tami SmithPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2020
Tami Smith, program facilitator in the Office of the Registrar, worked tirelessly to ensure that Wright State’s spring 2020 online commencement ceremonies went off without a hitch. Continue reading
Excellence in Leadership (Unclassified)
Nick ChristianPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2020
Nick Christian took the reins on several highly impactful events organized by the College of Science and Mathematics, making a lasting impression on students, faculty and staff alike. Continue reading
Excellence in Service (Classified)
Beth KindredPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2020
For 38 years, Beth Kindred has served the Wright State community tirelessly, working hard to make sure student payments are on time and efficient. Continue reading
Excellence in Service (Unclassified)
Frank WolzPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2020
Frank Wolz brings an exceptional level of service to his role as a workstation engineer in CaTS. Continue reading
Spirit of Innovation
Amy Shope JonesPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2020
Amy Shope Jones regularly comes up with new, innovative ways to raise much-needed funds for students, particularly Wright State’s emergency fund. Continue reading
Outstanding Unit
Department of Environmental Health and SafetyPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2020
The goal of the Department of Environmental Health and Safety is to ensure the health and safety of everyone at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State employees honored for excellence
Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university. Continue reading
