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
Registration now open for free Summer Educational Institute at Wright State
The Summer Educational Institute offers opportunities for educators, future educators and school personnel to learn about equity issues in schools. Continue reading
Wright State alumna honored with Excellence in Teaching Award
Beth Patterson, a first-grade teacher at Clark-Shawnee Elementary School, was honored by the Springfield Rotary Club. Continue reading
Cleaning service
A business owned by Wright State alumni spent two weeks cleaning the exterior of the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Learning and growing
Wright State education and medical students are learning through discovery alongside school students at Westwood Elementary School’s garden. Continue reading
Fourth time’s the charm
After years of hard work, Reginald Gibson finally marched in a graduation ceremony as a member of the class of 2022
Reginald Gibson endured a multitude of trials and tribulations on his way to earning a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
Eleven projects were selected for the fourth year of Students First funding
Eleven projects received Students First Fund grants ranging from $1,554 to $6,555 in funding. Continue reading
Seven Wright State students honored with Best Peer Mentor awards
Wright State students were honored for the vital help and support they provide classmates during the inaugural Peer Mentorship Award Ceremony. Continue reading
WSUNER conference, Social Justice Fair to draw educators, students to ‘Learn Local’
The Social Justice Fair takes place on March 4, followed by the WSUNER Learn Local Conference on March 5. 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
Kurt Holden named Wright State’s director of public safety
Kurt Holden, a two-time Wright State graduate, rose up the ranks in the university police force during this 13-year career. Continue reading
