Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Employee Wellness
Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz
The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders. Continue reading
Wright State University to celebrate World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10
Wright State’s celebration of World Mental Health Day will highlight the importance of mental health for all and promote resources and strategies for maintaining well-being. Continue reading
Wright State to host panel discussion on addressing ‘Mental Health Matters’ on Sept. 17
Wright State, the Dayton Daily News and the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association will host an event about mental health and strategies to improve access to treatment, crisis response and recovery support. Continue reading
Raider resilience
Wright State University hosted a special week of programming dedicated to nurturing the mental well-being of students, faculty and staff during Raider Resilience Week and on World Mental Health Day. Continue reading
Wright State Cares
Wright State launches tool to help connect students and employees to mental health resources
Faculty, staff and students refer students and coworkers who are struggling to get the help they need through Wright State Cares. Continue reading
Wright State to promote mental well-being during Raider Resilience Week and World Mental Health Day
Wright State will host programming dedicated to nurturing the mental well-being of students, faculty and staff during Raider Resilience Week, Oct. 2–10, and World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10. Continue reading
Ombudsperson Greg Scharer serving Wright State students, employees
Wright State University community members have an advocate and a confidant they can go to discuss campus-related problems in university ombudsperson Greg Scharer. Continue reading
Mental Health Task Force aims to create culture of well-being at Wright State
A presidential task force is working to create a culture of well-being and care at Wright State and raise awareness of resources available to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health. Continue reading
Wright State, Fairborn and YMCA will explore partnership on a possible new facility on campus
A new YMCA on the university’s campus would serve Fairborn residents and Wright State students, faculty and staff. Continue reading
Dayton Campus COVID-19 testing and vaccination center opens, required surveillance testing begins
Wright State will offer free COVID-19 vaccines and weekly required surveillance testing to students, faculty and staff in the testing and vaccination center, 023 Student Union. Continue reading
