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Wright State media highlights, April 7–18

Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading

Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference  

Wright State’s Model United Nations program extended its streak of excellence by earning a team delegation honor for the 45th consecutive year at the 2025 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City.  Continue reading

Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien honored for global diplomacy 

Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien’s diplomatic career has taken him from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to the United Nations and the State Department to NATO. Continue reading

Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University

Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading

Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students

The Choose Ohio First awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading

Wright State professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology

WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State’s School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton. Continue reading

This future doctor means business

Wright State management major Matthew Correll brings leadership skills to medicine, following family legacy in psychiatry

When Matthew Correll graduates this May from Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business, he’ll trade business presentations for patient consultations as a medical student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners to learn how Wright State is preparing students for in-demand careers and supporting local economic growth.
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Wright State alum Emily Morgan’s book reaches new heights

A teacher and author, Wright State alum Emily Morgan is driven to connect students with the wonders of science and nature. Continue reading

Wright State honored for innovative support of veteran and military-connected students

The National Veterans Leadership Foundation recognized Wright State and the Veteran and Military Center for creating impactful programming for military-connected students. Continue reading