Wright State Headlines
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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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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Jun 24
Wright State’s Calamityville hosts its largest joint medical training operation
Wright State’s Calamityville served as a key host site for Relentless Valor, where nearly 400 military personnel conducted joint medical and combat readiness training alongside international observers. Continue reading
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Staff
Ben Schaefer honored for 2024 Wright State University Officer of the Year
The Wright State Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers, a community member and staff member for their hard work, dedication and support over the past year. Continue reading
Eye in the sky
Wright State’s drone officer uses aerial technology to keep campus safe on the ground
Wright State’s Police Department adds new innovative drone technology to enhance campus safety. Continue reading
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden enhances campus safety through elite leadership program
Kurt Holden, director of public safety and chief of police at Wright State, is leveraging insights gained from a law enforcement leadership program at Northwestern University to bolster campus safety initiatives. Continue reading
Nichole Rustad named associate vice president for university communications and marketing at Wright State
Nichole Rustad is responsible for providing vision, strategy and oversight for all communications and marketing functions at Wright State. Continue reading
Toni Vanden Bos named head of Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives
Toni Vanden Bos has worked in the Wright State University Libraries and its Special Collections and Archives since 2003. Continue reading
Food run
Wright State’s Raider Food Pantry receives huge donation from university Police Department
The Wright State Police Department restocked the Raider Food Pantry with its annual No-Shave November fundraiser. Continue reading
Wright State police officer Dan Doherty recognized for crisis intervention
Wright State University police officer Dan Doherty was named the Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year in Greene County by the Mental Health Recovery Board. Continue reading
Wright State staff member Jonathan Lu honored with national Military Medic of the Year Award
Jonathan Lu, director of Wright State’s Center for Health Professions and a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Army, was honored by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Continue reading
Jane Wildermuth appointed university librarian at Wright State
Jane Wildermuth, who has worked in the Wright State University Libraries for 25 years, had served as interim university librarian since March. Continue reading
Wright State videographer Kris Sproles wins Regional Emmy and Ohio journalism award
Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, won a Regional Emmy Award and a state journalism award for stories he produced for the Wright State Newsroom. Continue reading
