Wright State Headlines
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Oct 28
Wright State students, first responders team up for Halloween event
Wright State’s Department of Public Safety partnered with Mini University for the annual Trunk or Treat event, bringing together students, first responders and hundreds of preschoolers for a fun and safe Halloween celebration. Continue reading
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Oct 24
Explore Wright State Day welcomes hundreds of future Raiders
Hundreds of future students and their families visited Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for Explore Wright State Day. Continue reading
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Oct 23
Four Wright State nursing programs receive accreditations, including new doctorate degree
Wright State University’s School of Nursing has reinforced its reputation as a premier nursing education destination by securing renewed — and in one case, new — accreditations across its comprehensive program offerings. Continue reading
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Oct 22
Wall Street Journal ranks Wright State top public university in Ohio for student experience
Wright State University was ranked the top public university in Ohio for student experience in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 America’s Best Colleges rankings. Continue reading
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Oct 20
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business to launch Sandler Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business will launch the Sandler Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, made possible by a gift from the Sandler family to support student entrepreneurs and strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Wright State researchers using NIH award to battle viral respiratory infections
Kate Excoffon, professor of biology in the College of Science and Mathematics, received a $1.8 million grant to research an anti-viral therapy to combat respiratory infections. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine names Kimberly Paul chief administrative officer
Kimberly Paul has served as chief executive officer of Wright State Physicians since April 1, 2017. Continue reading
Wright State biologist Yvonne Vadeboncoeur awarded Fulbright scholarship
Yvonne Vadeboncoeur will collaborate with New Zealand scientists to study harmful algae that grow on submerged rocks in New Zealand rivers as a Fulbright Scholar. Continue reading
Research group recognizes Boonshoft School of Medicine professor with award
Marjorie Bowman will receive the Distinguished Research Mentor Award from the North American Primary Care Research Group. Continue reading
Remembering Randy Paul
A celebration of the life of Randy Paul, the late chair of the School of Music, will be held at Schuster Hall in the Wright State Creative Arts Center on Sept. 8. Continue reading
Interim Dean Brian Rigling brings a fresh perspective to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Rigling says he’s committed to taking care of students, faculty and staff in the college. Continue reading
Along for the ride
Wright State employees find bicycling to work invigorating, adventurous
Wright State employees bicycle to work for the exercise, to relieve stress and help the environment. Continue reading
LANA director Julia Acosta appointed to ACE Women’s Network executive board
Julia Acosta will encourage faculty and staff to get involved as partners across the state to increase the number of women in leadership positions in higher education. Continue reading
College of Nursing and Health creates training program for nurses in Malawi
The Wholehearted Resources In Global Health Teamwork, or WRIGHT, project aims to share knowledge and skills with Kaseye Community Hospital health care workers to improve patient care. Continue reading
Trauma care
Wright State engineering professor Pratik Parikh to lead research designed to optimize locations of hospital trauma centers
Reshaping the network of hospital trauma centers to increase their effectiveness in saving lives and better utilize resources is the goal of research led by Wright State. Continue reading
