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
Wisconsin-Parkside chancellor to visit Wright State Feb. 5-7 for president’s job
Deborah Ford, the second of three finalists for Wright State University’s presidential position, will visit campus Sunday, Feb. 5, to Tuesday, Feb. 7. Continue reading
Wright State presidential candidate Dennis Shields says his focus is on students
Dennis Shields, 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. 2-4. Continue reading
Mary Pat Thomas named director of the Power of Nursing at Remen Institute for the Study of Health and Illness
Mary Pat Thomas has extensive clinical experience in hospital nursing and transformational leadership. Continue reading
Wisconsin-Platteville chancellor to visit Wright State Feb. 2-4 for president’s job
Dennis Shields, the first of three finalists for Wright State University’s presidential position, will visit campus Thursday, Feb. 2, to Saturday, Feb. 4. Continue reading
Deborah L. Ulrich named interim dean of College of Nursing and Health
Deborah L. Ulrich previously served as the associate dean for undergraduate programs at the Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health. Continue reading
Book value
Wright State librarian Maureen Barry creates library and book club for On Purpose Girls
The On Purpose Girls book club builds a sense of self-worth and confidence in its members, who include grade school students. Continue reading
Thinking it through
Wright State helps form Dayton Think Tank to respond to emergencies, disasters
The Dayton Think Tank includes terrorism, disaster and toxicology experts, emergency management specialists, military officials, political leaders, medical professionals, engineers, psychologists, computer scientists and law enforcement officials. Continue reading
U.S. News ranks Wright State online programs among best for 2017
Wright State University’s online graduate programs in education and business were ranked among the best in the nation for 2017. Continue reading
Wright State University to celebrate 50th anniversary throughout 2017
The celebration culminates with a special Homecoming Oct. 1, featuring multiple affinity reunions, including one for the university’s founding classes. Continue reading
Fall 2016 commencement in photos
Wright State honored more than 1,150 graduating students at its fall commencement ceremony Dec. 17 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
