Wright State Headlines
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Feb 26
Walking through open doors
From engineering classrooms at Wright State to executive roles in global industry, Annette Clayton credits her alma mater with shaping the mindset that guided her decades-long career. Continue reading
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Feb 24
Adventures await
The Adventure Summit celebrated a 20-year partnership between Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State, turning the Student Union into a hub of outdoor learning, hands-on challenges and student storytelling. Continue reading
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Feb 20
Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers
Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading
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Feb 18
Wright State student-athletes make a lasting impact on local family with more to come
Over the past year, nearly 200 Wright State University student-athletes and coaches logged close to 1,000 volunteer hours helping to build a home for a local family through Habitat for Humanity. Continue reading
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Feb 13
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
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Health, Education, & Human Services
Béla John Bognár, professor emeritus of social work, passes away at 88
Béla John Bognár founded a scholarship fund that has provided support for 255 Hungarian students. Continue reading
Wright State’s Dayton Regional STEM School honored as National Blue Ribbon School
The award recognizes the value of the school’s inclusive culture, outstanding staff and project-based educational model and its engagement with community partners. Continue reading
Battle tested
Wright State grad student Loghan Young turns military experience into college success
Loghan Young, a Master of Public Administration student, helps fellow veterans succeed as a graduate assistant in the Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading
Nick Warrington to oversee ArtsGala as COLA’s director of events and community engagement
Nick Warrington, a 2012 Wright State graduate, hopes to attract more first-time attendees and enhance the experience of all attendees at ArtsGala. Continue reading
Stop the Bleed
The Wright State College of Nursing and Health hosted an hourlong training session for students, faculty and staff to save lives. Two additional Stop the Bleed training sessions are planned for later this semester. Continue reading
Wright State alumni lead Oktoberfest at Dayton Art Institute
Wright State grads Patty and Michael Griest, who is also director of student enrollment services are co-chairs of the Dayton Art Institute’s annual Oktoberfest. Continue reading
For the love of the game
Wright State soccer player Deri Corfe left his native England to continue to play the game that he loves in the United States. Continue reading
Wright State’s College of Nursing ranked third in Ohio
Wright State University’s College of Nursing and Health has been ranked third in Ohio for the quality of its nursing programs. Continue reading
Prevent defense
Tylar O’Neal-White heads up Wright State’s Power Based Violence Program
Tylar O’Neal-White provides support and resources for students who experience power-based violence. Continue reading
When opportunity knocks
A series of unexpected opportunities leads Christopher Tung ’12 to a successful career at Netflix
How a successful career in finance led alumnus Christopher Tung ’12 to his dream job at Netflix. Continue reading
