Wright State Headlines
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Apr 14
Wright State students will compete for startup funds in annual Wright Venture entrepreneurial competition
Five Wright State students will pitch original business ideas to a panel of experts during Wright Venture, the annual entrepreneurial competition hosted by the Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
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Apr 13
Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up
Alex Gutman used his Wright State education as a springboard to a career as data scientist, college instructor, a published author, a book reviewer and mentor to young mathematicians. Continue reading
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Apr 9
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News rankings
Nationally, the Boonshoft School of Medicine ranks 43rd — placing it in the top 25% — among 172 medical schools for primary care graduates in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Continue reading
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Apr 9
ArtsGala to showcase Wright State students’ artistic growth with elegant entertainment extravaganza
Wright State ArtsGala returns Saturday, April 11, in the Creative Arts Center, offering an evening of performances, fine dining and a silent auction to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, music, motion pictures and visual art. Continue reading
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Apr 7
Turning injury into impact
Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate. Continue reading
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Education & Leadership
Class act
Wright State education alumna Ali England flourishing in her teaching career
Ali England, who has two education degrees from Wright State, landed her first teaching job within a week of graduation in 2019. Continue reading
Life after pandemic
Wright State researcher Corey Seemiller gauges the potential impact of the coronavirus on Generation Z
Corey Seemiller, associate professor of leadership studies in education and organizations, examines the potential political, economic, psychological, sociological and social impacts of the coronavirus on young people. Continue reading
Virtual career fair for educators to be held May 4-12
Wright State students and alumni can submit their resumes for Pre-K through 12 teaching and other professional opportunities. Continue reading
Trophy case
Lake Campus helps Esteban Benitez springboard to success in product design
After earning a bachelor’s degree from the Wright State Lake Campus, Esteban Benitez is now pursuing a master’s degree in instructional design while also teaching two courses. Continue reading
Air force
Wright State student Rachael Nida named cadet commander for 2020 encampment of Massachusetts Civil Air Patrol
As cadet commander, Rachael Nida, an organizational leadership major at Wright State, will be responsible for all cadet side operations during the encampment in August. Continue reading
A place to call home
April Alford ’15 launches Dayton nonprofit to help people transitioning from homelessness
April Alford founded Welcome Home Dayton, a nonprofit that furnishes and decorates homes for people transitioning from homelessness.
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Third annual Energy Fair draws local students to Wright State
Elementary school students learned about energy conservation and efficiency from high school students well-versed on the topics at the Energy Fair in the Wright State Student Union. Continue reading
Wright State researcher Corey Seemiller releases study on potential voting behavior of Generation Z
“Gen Z Voices on Voting” is the latest study by Corey Seemiller, associate professor of leadership studies in education and organizations at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State’s 8th annual Network for Education Renewal Conference set for March 7
The WSUNER Learn Local Conference for local educators, administrators, organizations and the Wright State community will be held Saturday, March 7. Continue reading
Spanish sparkle
Lake Campus education student Katelyn Umstead sees Spain in her future
After working at an education camp in Spain, Wright State senior Katelyn Umstead hopes to teach in Spain following graduation in May. Continue reading
