Wright State Headlines
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Aug 20
Wright State Magazine: 2025 class notes
Meet two outstanding alumni who are featured in the 2025 issue of the Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
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Aug 19
2,400 Wright State students move in to on-campus housing for start of Fall Semester
Wright State University welcomed nearly 2,400 new and returning residential students to its Dayton Campus for the start of the 2025 Fall Semester Continue reading
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Aug 19
From the Stacks: Reimagining the Libraries into a hub of student engagement
University Libraries’ staff introduced activities to help students foster a sense of belonging at Wright State. Continue reading
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Aug 18
Brewing success: Wright State Athletics breaks barriers and builds a lasting legacy
The 2024-25 academic year was a busy one for Wright State Athletics, both on the fields of competition for current Raiders as well as alumni continuing to do great things. Continue reading
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Aug 15
Just getting started
From innovative partnerships to cutting-edge programs, Wright State University is constantly evolving to serve both its students and the region. Continue reading
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Health, Education, & Human Services
Nontraditional nursing student named Presidential Scholar
Pamela Nelson, who received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wright State in 2004, returned to study nursing. Continue reading
Wright State professor works to improve health education and drug abuse prevention in Ohio’s schools
Kevin Lorson, director of the Physical Education Licensure Program, is working on health education standards and drug and opioid abuse prevention education in Ohio public schools. Continue reading
Wright State University unveils special scholarship fund for members of Ohio National Guard
The scholarships will pay up to $2,500 in tuition per semester for a full-time graduate student who is also a current member in good standing with the Ohio National Guard. Continue reading
Hands-on disaster
Wright State nursing students were among those who participated in a disaster response training exercise at Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville.
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Documentary film exploring Ohio’s key role in presidential elections to have preview screening in Yellow Springs
“As Ohio Goes” will be screened Oct. 16 at the Little Art Theatre in Yellow Springs and will be broadcast on Oct. 17 on ThinkTV in Dayton and CET in Cincinnati. Continue reading
Ann Weisgarber named Wright State Alumna of the Year
Ann Weisgarber, who graduated from Wright State in 1976, is the author of “The Personal History of Rachel DuPree” and “The Promise.” Continue reading
Theme and interest housing in demand by Wright State freshmen
Interest by freshmen in themed housing options motivated Residence Life and Housing to restructure and expand its themed housing communities. Continue reading
John and Shirley Berry commit $1.5 million to student success initiatives at Wright State
In appreciation of the Berrys’ gift, Wright State named the 220-seat auditorium in the Student Success Center the John and Shirley ’77 Berry Auditorium. Continue reading
Wright State’s first president Brage Golding dies
Known as an innovator with an entrepreneurial spirit, Brage Golding served as Wright State’s president from 1966 to 1972. Continue reading
Steller performance
Wright State graduate student Lindsey Steller wears many hats
Lindsey Steller, a grad student in the student affairs in higher education program, works in the Student Activities office, is president of a grad student organization and is adviser for the Black Student Union and Raiderthon. Continue reading
