Wright State Headlines
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Mar 25
Wright State students to host 12-hour dance marathon to support Dayton Children’s Hospital
Wright State University students will dance, play games and rally for 12 hours during Raiderthon, a student-led dance marathon that raises funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital, on March 28. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight
Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading
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Mar 23
New course gives Wright State students real-world experience in genetics research
Thanks to a gift from three-time Wright State University graduate Doug Hull, a new class offers students experiential learning opportunities in the fields of genetics and genomics. Continue reading
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Mar 20
Wright State medical students discover where next journey as future doctors will continue at 2026 Match Day celebration
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine students learned where they will train as resident physicians, tearing open match envelopes at noon during the annual Match Day ceremony. Continue reading
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Mar 20
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden graduates from FBI National Academy
Kurt Holden, Wright State’s chief of police and director of public safety, will bring national-level training and global connections back to campus after graduating from the FBI National Academy. Continue reading
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Education & Leadership
Wright State alumni lead Oktoberfest at Dayton Art Institute
Wright State grads Patty and Michael Griest, who is also director of student enrollment services are co-chairs of the Dayton Art Institute’s annual Oktoberfest. Continue reading
For the love of the game
Wright State soccer player Deri Corfe left his native England to continue to play the game that he loves in the United States. Continue reading
When opportunity knocks
A series of unexpected opportunities leads Christopher Tung ’12 to a successful career at Netflix
How a successful career in finance led alumnus Christopher Tung ’12 to his dream job at Netflix. Continue reading
Above and beyond
The 2019 Alumni Achievement Award winners
The winners of the Alumni Achievement Awards will be honored at a ceremony on Oct. 4 during Homecoming Weekend. Continue reading
Base bandit
Wright State outfielder J.D. Orr breaks Raiders’ season and career records for stolen bases
Senior J.D. Orr has stolen 57 bases this year and 115 steals during his NCAA career, both Wright State records. Continue reading
10 people with Wright State connections named to Dayton Business Journal’s ‘Forty Under 40’ list
Ten people with Wright State connections, including an engineering professor and police sergeant, were named to the Dayton Business Journal’s 2019 “Forty Under 40” list. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
13 projects selected for the inaugural cycle of Students First funding
The Students First Fund supports projects that promote student success, community engagement and leadership development. Continue reading
Junior Teresa Rapking named Wright State Student Employee of the Year
Teresa Rapking majors in early childhood education and works as a student assistant in the Office of the Registrar. Continue reading
Wright State employees honored for excellence
Wright State University will recognize select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the Awards for Excellence ceremony April 2. Continue reading
Strolling down memory lane
Retired Wright State professor Gary Barlow helps preserve the university’s priceless history with his gift to the Archives Center
In appreciation of his gift to the Discover Your Story campaign, one of the rooms in the Archives Center will be named the Dr. Gary Barlow Conference Room. Continue reading
