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
Lucky number 7
It was a full house in the Wright State University Student Union Atrium on March 6, as students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to witness university history.
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President’s day
Wright State President-designate Cheryl B. Schrader gets a feel for campus, offers university a glimpse of her vision
On her first day as president-designate, Cheryl B. Schrader charmed the campus community, fielded questions from the media, explored the tunnel system and got a peek at her next office. Continue reading
Cheryl B. Schrader named next president of Wright State University
Cheryl B. Schrader, chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology, will become the first woman to serve as president of Wright State University. Continue reading
When ‘just say no’ is not enough: How schools can teach kids about opioids
Kevin Lorson, professor and director of the Physical Education Licensure Program in Wright State’s College of Education and Human Services, discussed how how schools can teach students about opioid abuse for a series by WKSU Public Radio. Listen to the report from … Continue reading
Volcanic voyage
Wright State alum and Philippines native Jamaica Siroky brings literature and poetry to life for high school students
After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wright State, Jamaica Siroky teaches at Thurgood Marshall STEM High School in Dayton. Continue reading
Who will listen to a billionaire’s troubles?
Brad Klontz, a 1999 graduate of the Wright State School of Professional Psychology, was featured in a New York Times article on working in the field of financial therapy and counseling the ultrarich. Read the article “Who Will Listen to … Continue reading
Wright State to host transgender mental health summit
The March 3 summit will identify mental health risk factors for transgender and gender diverse populations as well as strengthen services and resources. Continue reading
Wright State presidential candidate Cheryl Schrader says university’s diversity, research and breadth of academics a strong drawing card
Cheryl Schrader, one of three finalists for the Wright State president’s job, met with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community leaders at the Dayton and Lake campuses Feb 7-9. Continue reading
Wright State presidential candidate Deborah Ford drawn by university’s mission, student diversity
Deborah Ford, one of three finalists for the Wright State president’s job, met with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community leaders at the Dayton and Lake campuses Feb 5-7. Continue reading
Missouri Science and Technology chancellor to visit Wright State Feb. 7-9 for president’s job
Cheryl Schrader, the third finalist for Wright State University’s presidential position, will visit campus Tuesday, Feb. 7, to Thursday, Feb. 9. Continue reading
