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Wright State faculty member Damaris Serrano wins Panamanian literary award

Damaris Serrano, professor of Spanish, received the prestigious Pedro Correa Vázquez Literary Criticism Essay Award from Panama’s Ministry of Culture for her book “Voices in Global Times.” Continue reading

Wright State grad Hannah Beachler earns Oscar nomination for production design on ‘Sinners’

Wright State motion pictures graduate Hannah Beachler earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Production Design on the blockbuster film “Sinners.” Continue reading

Wright State alum Emily Romigh builds on a family legacy in education

The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored second-grade teacher Emily Romigh for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy program at Wright State. Continue reading

Wright State receives $3 million grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement across Southwest Ohio

Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development has received a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement among K–12 educators and students across 16 counties in Southwest Ohio. Continue reading

Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment and excitement to Wright State’s Campus Recreation

Wright State University students, faculty and staff welcome major renovation of Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Continue reading

Wright State University settles civil lawsuit against WSARC, now doing business as Parallax Advanced Research Corporation

The Wright State University Office of General Counsel releases statement following the legal settlement. Continue reading

Wright State senior paints a new path through fine arts internship

A new partnership between Wright State and the Miami Valley School is giving painting major Cienna Wallace real-world classroom experience and opening doors for future fine arts students interested in teaching. Continue reading

Wright State recognizes Nursing Professor Kim Ringo for advancing international student success

Wright State nursing professor and alumna Kim Ringo received the 2025 International Education Award for her leadership and mentorship in supporting international nursing students. Continue reading

Wright State honors graduating students for distinguished doctoral dissertations

December graduates Maram Almodhwahi and Morgan Highlander were recognized for exceptional research with Wright State’s Trustees’ Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation Awards. Continue reading

Top 10 Newsroom videos of 2025

The Wright State Newsroom was pumped up this year and met some amazing Raiders who were showing off their WOW factor in 2025. Continue reading