Wright State Headlines
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May 7
The art of medicine
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
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May 6
Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus
Three years ago, a group of earth and environmental sciences students at Wright State University planted native wildflower seeds in starter trays with care, intention and optimism. Only grass sprouted. That wasn’t the beginning of the SEES garden they hoped … Continue reading
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May 4
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
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May 4
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
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Apr 30
More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses
Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading
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Health, Education, & Human Services
Cultural interest
Fellowship winner Max Tokarsky develops curriculum to help teen immigrants living between two cultures
Max Tokarsky, student in the School of Professional Psychology, recently completed a national fellowship offered by the American Psychological Association’s Minority Fellowship Program’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Continue reading
Interdisciplinary team awarded grants to transform primary care curriculum and opioid addiction training
The federal grant will help transform the primary care curriculum across faculty and graduate and undergraduate programs in family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics in addition to nurse practitioner and physician assistant programs. Continue reading
Video virtuoso
Wright State alum Kevin Cornell named Ohio’s 2016 PBS Lead Digital Innovator
Kevin Cornell, a two-time Wright State graduate, teaches kids about science through his popular YouTube channel. Continue reading
President Schrader launches face-to-face meetings with department chairs
The meeting will help President Cheryl B. Schrader better understand the work of the university’s academic programs and faculty, staff and students. Continue reading
Wright State professor Julie Williams receives prestigious national award for advancement of disability issues
Julie Williams, a professor in the School of Professional Psychology, received the Distinguished Contributions to the Advancement of Disability Issues Award from the American Psychological Association. Continue reading
Ballet for all
A Wright State graduate student introduced ballet to over a dozen adult and toddler clients at the United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton. Continue reading
Wright State students honored for work with international plant biologists
Wright State education students worked directly with plant biologists from around the globe to create an investigative and project-based inquiry project. Continue reading
President Schrader presides over SOPP commencement
The Wright State University School of Professional Psychology honored 15 graduates during its commencement ceremony July 21. Continue reading
Wright State course gives students from Switzerland up-close look at U.S. social work system
A comparative exchange course involves Swiss students coming to Wright State one year and Wright State students traveling to Switzerland the next. Continue reading
Wright State President Cheryl B. Schrader meets with leaders of Sinclair College, University of Dayton
President Schrader also has future meetings scheduled with Jo Alice Blondin, president of Clark State Community College, and Cynthia Jackson-Hammond, president of Central State University. Continue reading
