Wright State Headlines
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May 19
Wright State to host annual job and resources fair for veterans and their families on May 21
Veterans, military-connected individuals and family members can connect with local employers and resource organizations at the annual Vets Moving Forward event on May 21 at Wright State. Continue reading
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May 19
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
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May 16
Hey, Alexa, tell me about your co-creator’s Wright State alumni award
Joe Jessup, a senior software development manager at Amazon Web Services, received the 2025 Raj Soin College of Business Outstanding Alumnus Award. Continue reading
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May 15
Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series
Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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MBA
New administrative structure will spur innovation in education in Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business consolidated its six departments into two interdisciplinary schools to promote the sharing of knowledge and best practices to accelerate innovation in business education. Continue reading
Princeton Review ranks Wright State top 50 nationally for entrepreneurship studies
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business was ranked one of the top graduate programs for aspiring entrepreneurs nationally and the top program in Ohio in 2024. Continue reading
Wright State graduate thriving with Federal Reserve Bank
Delores Floyd, who earned an MBA from Wright State, oversee information technology services for businesses in the Richmond Federal Reserve district. Continue reading
A doll for every child
Lisa Williams ’86, ’88 creates multicultural dolls that represent all children
For two-time Wright State graduate Lisa Williams, there is no better job than bringing joy and happiness to the faces of children and empowering and inspiring them to be their best. Continue reading
Set up for success
Wright State paved the way for two-time alumna Nicole Cantrell
Alumna Nicole Cantrell, who works in the contracting career field at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, often returns to Wright State to participate in career fairs and speaker events. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine psychiatrist Brian Merrill receives national education award
Brian Merrill, associate professor of psychiatry at the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine, received the Roeske Teaching Award from the American Psychiatric Association. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Linda Black-Kurek ’78 will serve as the foundation's board chair
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1, 2023. Continue reading
Donald Hopkins appointed interim dean, Rachel Sturm, interim associate dean, of Raj Soin College of Business
Donald H. Hopkins is director of the Master of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management Programs, and Rachel E. Sturm is chair of the Department of Management and International Business. Continue reading
U.S. News ranks Wright State graduate programs among best in the nation
U.S. News included Wright State’s graduate programs in medicine, engineering, computer science, public health, public administration, mathematics and business among the best in the nation for 2023–2024. Continue reading
Wright State faculty, alumni named to Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40
Eight people with Wright State connections, including Matt Sherwood, research associate professor, were named to Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list for 2023. Continue reading
