Wright State Headlines
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Apr 22
Wright State alumna Lucy Staugler to inspire Lake Campus grads during commencement on May 1
Lucy Staugler, a retired educator and guidance counselor, was invited to speak at the Lake Campus commencement ceremony after receiving the 2025 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumna Award. Continue reading
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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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Engineering & Computer Science
Wright State graduate students take first, second at engineering conference
Wright State students’ research on hypersonic travel rose above hundreds of other graduate students’ work from surrounding states. Continue reading
Amy Thompson of University of Toledo named provost at Wright State
Amy Thompson is the senior vice provost of academic affairs and acting dean of the College of Graduate Studies at the University of Toledo. 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
Wright State awarded over $1.2M in Choose Ohio First scholarship money for students in STEMM
Choose Ohio First scholars work with career and academic advisers from their first year of enrollment through graduation. Continue reading
Alumna Nella Ludlow returns to Wright State to lead quantum computing program
Nella Ludlow is responsible for building a research team in quantum computing and pursuing partnerships with the Defense Department, the Air Force and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
Wright State shines in U.S. News graduate school rankings
U.S. News & World Report recognized Wright State’s graduate programs in medicine, engineering, computer science, public health, biology, psychology, social work, public administration and business. Continue reading
Engineering a good time
Hundreds of Wright State engineering students took a break and had some fun during an engineering carnival. Continue reading
Wright State to celebrate Engineers Week Feb. 21-25
During Engineers Week, students will have the opportunity to explore internships and careers with local employers. Continue reading
Explore Wright State’s graduate programs at Virtual Open House Feb. 7–11
The Virtual Open House will feature program-specific events for more than 30 graduate degree programs over the course of the week. Continue reading
Peer Mentoring Programs help new students navigate and succeed at Wright State
Peer Mentoring Programs connect students with a peer coach who is trained on Wright State resources and knows when to connect students to a success coach, advisor or student advocate. Continue reading
