Wright State Headlines
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Apr 11
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners to learn how Wright State is preparing students for in-demand careers and supporting local economic growth.
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Apr 10
Wright State alum Emily Morgan’s book reaches new heights
A teacher and author, Wright State alum Emily Morgan is driven to connect students with the wonders of science and nature. Continue reading
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Apr 9
Wright State honored for innovative support of veteran and military-connected students
The National Veterans Leadership Foundation recognized Wright State and the Veteran and Military Center for creating impactful programming for military-connected students. Continue reading
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Apr 8
Wright State ranks among nation’s top graduate engineering and computer science programs in 2025 U.S. News rankings
Seven graduate programs offered by Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science earned spots in the U.S. News Best Engineering School rankings. Continue reading
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Apr 8
Author of historical novel about Katharine Wright to give talk at Wright State on April 14
Tracey Enerson Wood will give a talk about her historical novel “Katharine, the Wright Sister” on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in Wright State’s Student Union Apollo Room. Continue reading
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Social Work & Human Services
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
Ten projects selected for the fifth year of Students First funding
The 10 projects that will receive Students First Fund grants will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
A need to help others
Wright State graduate student Anthony Windsor was named an Ohio Social Work Student of the Year
Anthony Windsor decided to pursue a career in social work to honor his friends and fellow veterans who have died while also helping other veterans who are struggling. Continue reading
Community mediator
Wright State alumna Raven Cruz Loaiza leads the Mediation Response Unit for the City of Dayton. Continue reading
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Andrea Elliott to give lecture at Wright State on Nov. 14
Andrea Elliott, a journalist and two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, will give a lecture on her book “Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City.” Continue reading
Full circle
Brittney Whiteside goes from athlete to athletics advocate
A former player on the Wright State women’s basketball team, Brittney Whiteside is now an athletic administrator and serves as a Wright State trustee with a focus on sports and students. Continue reading
Health care recruiters on hand at September Employer Speaker Series
The Employer Speaker Series will feature both speakers and recruiters from Dayton Children’s Hospital, Kettering Health and Premier Health. Continue reading
Wright State shines in U.S. News graduate school rankings
U.S. News & World Report recognized Wright State’s graduate programs in medicine, engineering, computer science, public health, biology, psychology, social work, public administration and business. Continue reading
Find your path
High school and college students explored health care programs and careers during Wright State’s 17th annual Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading
James Denniston of Appalachian State appointed founding dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services
James Denniston is professor of psychology and former coordinator of faculty diversity recruitment and inclusion initiatives at Appalachian State University. Continue reading
Path to Health Professions Day will introduce students to health care careers
High school and college students can explore health care education programs and careers on President’s Day, Feb. 21, during the Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading
