Wright State Headlines
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Apr 18
Wright State media highlights, April 7–18
Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference
Wright State’s Model United Nations program extended its streak of excellence by earning a team delegation honor for the 45th consecutive year at the 2025 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien honored for global diplomacy
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien’s diplomatic career has taken him from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to the United Nations and the State Department to NATO. Continue reading
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Apr 17
Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University
Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students
The Choose Ohio First awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading
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Electrical Engineering
Acculturation modules big hit at College of Engineering and Computer Science
When they first arrive at Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, many international students face challenges other students usually never encounter. Continue reading
Circuit judge
Wright State junior Jeremy Hong turns interest in electrical engineering into electronics company
Wright State junior Jeremy Hong turns his interest in electrical engineering into his own electronics company. Continue reading
Wright State engineering students help make ceremonial switch for Dayton’s holiday tree
Three Wright State University electrical engineering students worked with DP&L to create a light switch for the Grande Illumination Ceremony on Courthouse Square in Dayton. Continue reading
Number of high school valedictorians and salutatorians attending Wright State exploding
Number of high school valedictorians and salutatorians attending Wright State has skyrocketed, with twice as many enrolling this fall as did just two years ago. Continue reading
Engineers Club of Dayton to welcome another Wright State engineering researcher to historic “Barn Gang”
Mike Raymer, professor of computer science and engineering, is the latest engineering researcher to join the so-called “Barn Gang” at the Dayton Engineers Club. Continue reading
Black engineering group helps prepares students for successful careers
The Wright State chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers helps prepare students for successful careers as engineers. Continue reading
Radar dominance
Wright State’s Brian Rigling named top radar engineer
Wright State engineering professor Brian Rigling honored as top radar engineer by world’s largest association of technical professionals. Continue reading
Top projects by engineering, computer science seniors on display at design showcase
Wright State engineering and computer science students will put their best work on display during the Senior Design Showcase May 1. Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Foundation makes $1 million commitment to Rise. Shine. Campaign
Longstanding partnership with Wright State celebrated at the grand opening of a new coffee shop for students
Reynolds and Reynolds collaboration with Wright State includes engineering and computer science scholarships, internships, a computer center at the Lake Campus and support for new coffee shops. Continue reading
Wright State Research Institute lands Air Force contract
Coverage of Wright State Research Institute’s $14 million Air Force contract: Dayton Business Journal: Why Wright State’s new $14M sensor research contract is a bigger deal than you probably realize The impact of the contract, however, will likely go well … Continue reading
