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
New health college on the horizon for Wright State University
Wright State will formally announce plans for a new health college at a Kick-Off Celebration Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Student Union Endeavour Room. Continue reading
Inside story
Wright State alumna Diane He gets up-close look at China as part of prestigious fellowship
Diane He, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, visited China after receiving a Zhi-Xing scholarship and fellowship. Continue reading
Teaching green
Wright State senior Lacie Miller wins state pre-service science teaching award
Lacie Miller, an elementary education major at Wright State, was honored by the Science Education Council of Ohio. Continue reading
Studies on muscle disease, high blood pressure and phone addiction are among top research stories of 2019
From muscle diseases to high blood pressure to phone addiction, Wright State University faculty and students have pursued important research endeavors. Continue reading
STEM celebration
Betsy Crites promotes learning through educational outreach at Wright State’s Lake Campus
Betsy Crites, education lecturer and STEM coordinator at the Lake Campus, helps future teachers apply their learning through community outreach. Continue reading
Forging her own path
Jennifer Troutman pursued a master’s in student affairs in higher education at Wright State after a life-altering experience. Continue reading
Research led by medical school staff member finds organizational leader assessments lacking
As part of her doctoral research, Colleen Hayden designed a study to help fill the absence of knowledge on the subject of leader engagement. Continue reading
College of Education and Human Services honored for getting students outside
The College of Education and Human Services was honored for preparing teachers to get P–12 students outside while also supporting local schools with efforts to create outdoor learning spaces. Continue reading
Active duty
Alumnus, staffer Kip Wright puts heart and soul into Wright State’s Lake Campus
Kip Wright earned two degrees at Lake Campus, founded its Police Academy, is the campus’ conduct officer and has served as president of the Lake Campus Alumni Network. Continue reading
Worldly wisdom
Grad student Holly-Kristina Averette comes home to Wright State after national, international hopscotching
Holly-Kristina Averette is pursuing her master’s degree in student affairs, works as an administrative assistant in the Office of the President and serves as a President’s Ambassador Continue reading
