Wright State Headlines
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Computer Science and Engineering
Delicious bytes and beats
Wright State computer engineering prodigy hits the right notes in the classroom and cafeteria
For Colby Anderson, who will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering this spring at age 18, playing the piano provides a much-needed creative outlet. Continue reading
Wright State grad student helps engineer the future of AI computing at Amazon
From teaching graduate-level courses to researching hardware security, Sayed Nowroz’s Wright State education has prepared him for a pivotal role in developing Amazon’s next-generation AI computing infrastructure. Continue reading
Wright State grad student’s startup wins annual entrepreneurship competition, aims to revolutionize food industry
Wright State graduate computer science student Tharun Sai Nandigam is cooking up innovation with Kyantra, a smart management platform for kitchens, restaurants and food trucks. Continue reading
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners to learn how Wright State is preparing students for in-demand careers and supporting local economic growth.
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Wright State ranks among nation’s top graduate engineering and computer science programs in 2025 U.S. News rankings
Seven graduate programs offered by Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science earned spots in the U.S. News Best Engineering School rankings. Continue reading
Wright State alum’s passion for technology leads to Outstanding Alumnus Award
Michael Bennett gives back to Wright State by overseeing Booz Allen Hamilton’s corporate sponsorship with the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
12 local students win full-tuition scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
Wright State University, a proud sponsor of the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students at the STEM Challenge event. Continue reading
Wright State students to present research at international cybersecurity conference
Wright State students will showcase their research at the inaugural IEEE International Conference on Secure and Trustworthy Cyberinfrastructure for IoT and Microelectronics. Continue reading
Ahead of the curve
Booz Allen Hamilton Scholar Colby Anderson will graduate from Wright State in 2025 at the age of 18
As he embarked on his senior year at Wright State, computer engineering major Colby Anderson learned he had received a scholarship from Booz Allen Hamilton. Continue reading
Wright State recognized among top public universities in latest U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings
Wright State University’s undergraduate programs in nursing and engineering were ranked among the nation’s best in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings. Continue reading
