Wright State Headlines
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Mar 27
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Exceeding expectations
The Wright State University women’s bowling team continues to build momentum in just its third season as an NCAA Division I program. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Wright State students to host 12-hour dance marathon to support Dayton Children’s Hospital
Wright State University students will dance, play games and rally for 12 hours during Raiderthon, a student-led dance marathon that raises funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital, on March 28. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight
Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading
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Business
DBJ: Wright State business school dean shares impact of CARES Act
Excerpt Tom Traynor is a leader in Dayton’s business education scene. Traynor, dean of the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University, has been with Wright State since 1988 and was named a professor of economics in 2003. He … Continue reading
College of Business dean talks to Dayton Daily News about rebooting the economy
Thomas Traynor, professor of economics and dean of the Raj Soin College of Business, was interviewed by the Dayton Daily News about the reopening of the economy in the Dayton region and around Ohio and how long financial pain will … Continue reading
Aaron Patterson serves patients at New York City’s Mount Sinai Beth Israel during coronavirus pandemic
Boonshoft School of Medicine grad Aaron Patterson uses technology to ensure hospital patients can connect with caregivers and family members. Continue reading
Dayton 24/7 Now: Wright State economist talks about rising grocery prices
Kevin Willardsen, an assistant professor of economics in the Raj Soin College of Business, was interviewed by Dayton 24/7 Now about rising grocery prices. “People’s preferences are changing and the initial structure of production was geared towards preferences pre-COVID,” he … Continue reading
Wright State employees honored for excellence
Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university. Continue reading
Learn more about potential majors through Wright State’s Spotlight series
Prospective students can explore potential majors and learn more about Wright State during our online Spotlight series. Continue reading
Excellence in Human Relations (Classified)
Mildred CulbreathPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2019
Always helpful and cheerful, Mildred Culbreath goes above and beyond her job description to support her peers and help students succeed. Continue reading
Excellence in Service (Classified)
Linda WarrenPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2019
Linda Warren goes the extra mile to serve students and is always willing to go above and beyond her job description to do so. Continue reading
Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service
Bill WoodPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2018-19
Students rave about Bill Wood’s willingness to go above and beyond to help them understand the material. Continue reading
Wright State offers Pass/Unsatisfactory grading option to support students during COVID-19 pandemic
Wright State students have the option to convert one or more grades of courses to Pass/Unsatisfactory (P/U) grading for the spring 2020 semester. Continue reading
