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
Wright State celebrates its student research
More than 100 poster and oral presentations by Wright State University student researchers were delivered April 11 during the annual Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading
Wright State student crowned Ms. Wheelchair Ohio, advances to national pageant
Wright State student Elizabeth Schrack won the 2014 Ms. Wheelchair Ohio pageant and will represent the state at a national competition in August. Continue reading
Moving display of backpacks raises awareness of suicide on college campuses
Backpacks representing the 1,100 U.S. college students who take their own lives each year blanketed Wright State’s Student Union to raise awareness of mental health issues on campuses. Continue reading
Life support: Wright State to host suicide awareness event featuring traveling display of backpacks
Backpacks representing the 1,100 U.S. college students who take their own lives each year will grace the Wright State grounds on April 7 to raise awareness of mental health issues on campuses. Continue reading
Wright State graduate student develops formula for treating sex trafficking victims
Michelle Sobon, a School of Professional Psychology graduate student, has developed therapies for victims of sex trafficking. Continue reading
Teach the children well
Lake Campus instructor Betsy Crites cultivates next crop of elementary school teachers
A kindergarten teacher inspired Betsy Crites, teacher education instructor at the Lake Campus, to pursue her own career in education. Continue reading
Student health care project attracts U.S. senator, president of Enroll America to Wright State
A project by Wright State social work students to help fellow students sign up for health insurance drew a U.S. senator and the president of Enroll America to campus. Continue reading
South of the border: Erendira López-García’s job at Wright State followed a twisting career path
After working as a dentist and teaching in Mexico, Erendira López-García is now associate director of clinical training in Wright State’s Office of Disability Services. Continue reading
‘U.S. News’ ranks Wright State’s online education program No. 31 in nation
Wright State’s M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program was ranked No. 31 in the nation among online graduate education programs by “U.S. News & World Report.” Continue reading
Anita Dempsey receives nursing award for mental health efforts at the Dayton VA Medical Center
Anita Dempsey was honored with the 2014 Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing—RN Expanded Role Category from the Dayton VA Medical Center. Continue reading
