Wright State Headlines
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Apr 16
Professional performance begins here
Wright State theatre students Skye Hodgkin and Evelyn Vordtriede are gaining real-world experience with the Human Race Theatre Company, highlighting how the university prepares them for professional performance. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the power of artistic growth while supporting student scholarships
ArtsGala’s celebrated student work across theatre, dance, film, music and visual arts, while raising scholarship support for Wright State artists. Continue reading
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Apr 15
Wright State’s Model United Nations team wins top honor, continuing 46-year tradition of national recognition
Wright State’s Model United Nations program earned an Outstanding Delegation Award — the highest team honor — at the 2026 National Model U.N. Conference, continuing its tradition of excellence. Continue reading
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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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Teacher Education
Turning injury into impact
Wright State alumna Siobhan Fagan ’04 channels her own experience into a career supporting young athletes
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
Portrait of perseverance
Elementary education major Mylie Green overcomes obstacles to thrive as a Wright State student
Mylie Green arrived at Wright State unsure she’d last a semester. Now she’s a Student Government senator, passionate advocate for students who need a voice and future teacher determined to make a difference in the classroom. Continue reading
Wright State alum Emily Romigh builds on a family legacy in education
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored second-grade teacher Emily Romigh for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy program at Wright State. Continue reading
Educating future educators
More than 150 high school students from six area high schools explored what it means to become an educator during Wright State University’s fourth annual Future Teachers Day. Continue reading
2025 Outstanding Collaborative Unit
Office of Partnerships and Field ExperiencesPart of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence
The Office of Partnerships and Field Experiences opens doors for Wright State teacher education students to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in local schools, ensuring students gain the skills and confidence to thrive in the classroom. Continue reading
2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service
Dave Herick, instructor of teacher educationPart of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence
Few have made as enduring an impact on Wright State’s teacher education program as Instructor Dave Herick. Continue reading
Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence
Wright State recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence. Continue reading
From reluctant student to community leader
Wright State Lake Campus alum Joey Braun inspires the next generation
Two-time Wright State grad Joey Braun helped revise Camp Inquire, a summer program for gifted students held at the Lake Campus. Continue reading
From classroom to hall of fame
Wright State alum Tom Jenkins honored for decades-long teaching career
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading
Family business
Wright State grads lead Young’s Jersey Dairy into a new generation
This fall, Wright State graduate Dan Young will pass the torch as CEO of Young’s Jersey Dairy to his son, John Young, also a Wright State alum. Continue reading
