Wright State Headlines
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Jun 12
SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence
Wright State employees Cassie Guard, Karen Lahm and Patrick Sonner received 2025–26 SOCHE Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to student success, teaching and campus impact. Continue reading
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Jun 10
Wright State aviation students to celebrate milestone at Dayton Air Show
Wright State will honor 28 aviation students at the Dayton Air Show for earning their first Federal Aviation Administration pilot certification. Continue reading
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Jun 9
Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition
Wright State’s Stein Galleries at is seeking submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for “Active Duty Artists,” an inaugural exhibition dedicated to showcasing artistic talent from the military community. Continue reading
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Jun 9
The perfect pair
Matt Cline ’18 is sharing his experiences through his new children’s book — while helping thousands of children gain confidence through his nonprofit organization, Just a Pair of Shoes. Continue reading
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Jun 8
Every Wright State psychology doctoral student lands competitive clinical internship
All 22 fourth-year doctoral students in Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology matched to a clinical internship this year, a required step before they can earn their doctorates and pursue licensure as psychologists. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
A look at the life of Wright State’s head volleyball coach
Wright State volleyball coach Susan Clements represents the dedication, competitive spirit and passion that Wright State coaches exemplify on a weekly basis. Continue reading
Vietnam vista
Wright State’s Mai Nguyen a driving force behind PBS documentary on Vietnamese-Americans
Mai Nguyen, director of the Asian and Native American Center, helps create PBS documentary on local second-generation Vietnamese-Americans. Continue reading
Ladder Dayton provides kids with exposure to health care careers
Boonshoft School of Medicine, Five Rivers Family Health Center and Good Samaritan Hospital launched a mentorship program for youth who are interested in careers in health care. Continue reading
Police Sgt. Chad Oleyar receives Blue Coat Award
Chad Oleyar has worked in the Wright State Police Department since 2007 and was promoted to sergeant in 2011. Continue reading
Noted aviation photographer Dan Patterson to speak at Academy of Medicine annual dinner
Annual event honors outstanding Boonshoft School of Medicine students, residents and faculty while recognizing the dedicated work of the Wright State Academy of Medicine. Continue reading
Actor Tom Hanks dedicates Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University
Acclaimed actor, producer and director Tom Hanks paid a visit to Wright State University to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
Katrina Merriweather named head women’s basketball coach
Katrina Merriweather has served as an assistant coach with the Wright State women’s basketball team for the past six seasons. Continue reading
Wright State installs exhibit on history of women and voting as presidential debate approaches
The Wright State Women’s Center created an exhibit that recognizes the historical struggle of women to win the right to vote and brings attention to the power of women in this election. Continue reading
Office of Disability Services honors graduates and scholarship recipients
The Office of Disability Services recognized graduating students, student employees and faculty and staff during its annual Scholarship and Graduation Reception. Continue reading
Wright State Police Department honors Emergency Communications Center operators
Emergency Communication Center staff are being recognized by Wright State and the university Police Department as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Appreciation Week. Continue reading
