Wright State Headlines
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May 21
Wright State pedals toward bicycle friendly recognition
Wright State University is expanding cycling access and outdoor recreation opportunities through new bike programs, safety initiatives and campus resources. Continue reading
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May 20
Wright State University receives BBB of Greater Dayton’s 16th annual Community Honor Award
Wright State was honored for its effort to prepare students to enter the regional workforce, support of local nonprofits and volunteer efforts to strengthen the community. Continue reading
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May 19
Wright State and Premier Health partnership awarded first-of-its-kind $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Ohio
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program that delivers trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians. Continue reading
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May 18
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
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May 15
For the record
2008 public history grad Jennifer Haney Conover was honored as the School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna for her distinguished career in archives and records management and mentorship of Wright State students. Continue reading
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Academics
Wright State and Premier Health partnership awarded first-of-its-kind $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Ohio
The effort supports a statewide priority focused on bringing primary care directly to individuals experiencing homelessness
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program that delivers trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians. Continue reading
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
The Heartland College Learning Center Association Conference will bring together 100 academic experts from 20 institutions across the Midwest.
Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
For the record
Archivist Jennifer Haney Conover ’08 honored as Wright State's 2026 School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna
2008 public history grad Jennifer Haney Conover was honored as the School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna for her distinguished career in archives and records management and mentorship of Wright State students. Continue reading
Lessons lived, learned and happily shared
Asking questions, working hard and staying open to opportunity helped Anna Lawson graduate from Wright State with a 4.0 GPA, study abroad experience, a marketing internship — and no debt
2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her marketing degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State’s financial aid, scholarships and career services. Continue reading
Wright State’s designation as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense extended through 2031
Designation reflects Wright State’s commitment to developing the next generation of cyber defense professionals through its graduate cybersecurity program
Wright State’s Master of Science in Cyber Security trains students in network and computer security, security attacks and defenses, secure computing practices and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Continue reading
Wright State professor brings global food bank research into the classroom to inspire real-world learning and solutions
A recent trip to India by Dan Warshawsky, professor of geography and chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will help inspire a new course and give students a better understanding of global food insecurity. Continue reading
Wright State names Timothy J. Bunning interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Dr. Bunning brings a distinguished 35-year career of service at AFRL and WPAFB
Timothy J. Bunning, retired chief technology officer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, was named interim dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
The art of medicine
John Corker ’14 honored as the 2026 Boonshoft School of Medicine Outstanding Alumnus
John Corker was drawn to the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine because of its strong culture of support, teamwork and positivity. Continue reading
Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus
Students for Earth and Environmental Sustainability revitalized a neglected garden, focusing on the introduction of flowering native plants and geological elements
Three years after the initial process began, the Students for Earth and Environmental Sustainability organization officially welcomed a new pollinator garden to campus. Continue reading
Moments that matter: Wright State’s spring 2026 commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
