Wright State Headlines
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Jun 10
Wright State aviation students to celebrate milestone at Dayton Air Show
Wright State will honor 28 aviation students at the Dayton Air Show for earning their first Federal Aviation Administration pilot certification. Continue reading
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Jun 9
Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition
Wright State’s Stein Galleries at is seeking submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for “Active Duty Artists,” an inaugural exhibition dedicated to showcasing artistic talent from the military community. Continue reading
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Jun 9
The perfect pair
Matt Cline ’18 is sharing his experiences through his new children’s book — while helping thousands of children gain confidence through his nonprofit organization, Just a Pair of Shoes. Continue reading
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Jun 8
Every Wright State psychology doctoral student lands competitive clinical internship
All 22 fourth-year doctoral students in Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology matched to a clinical internship this year, a required step before they can earn their doctorates and pursue licensure as psychologists. Continue reading
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Jun 5
Global rankings place Wright State among the world’s top universities
Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Continue reading
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Graduate
Computer science grad Medha Karri applauds Wright Venture competition, urges widespread participation
Medha Karri created an app that enabled small businesses to do their administrative work and more accurately for Wright Venture. Continue reading
Wright State computer science student Alena McCain wins $10,000 in Ohio Vax-2-School lottery
Alena McCain got vaccinated because she wanted to get back to participating in clubs and other activities. Continue reading
Wright State professor Ulas Sunar wins prestigious NIH Brain Initiative research grant
Ulas Sunar, an Ohio Research Scholar and Endowed Chair in Medical Imaging, received an $811,410 federal grant to develop a novel neuromonitoring approach for monitoring patients with acute brain injuries. Continue reading
Fast acting
Biomedical engineering and electrical engineering student Yara Hakim discovers blueprint for career success
Wright State graduate student Yara Hakim has been persistent in her pursuit of college credits, jobs and internships, leading to a position at Kettering Health. Continue reading
Cannon carpenter
Wright State alumnus Jared Shank restores a World War I cannon in his hometown
Jared Shank restored a World War I cannon that had been part of a veterans memorial in St. Paris. Continue reading
Risk factor
Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl heads a startup company with pioneering health and safety technology
Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl cofounded Sentinel Occupational Safety, which is developing wearable sensor technology and safety software. Continue reading
Wright State’s master’s in marketing analytics and insights designated as STEM degree
The designation qualifies international students for an additional two years of optional practical training in the United States than non-STEM programs. Continue reading
Neurobiology expert, Wright State alumnus Alfredo Garcia to hold campus seminar Nov. 5
Alfredo Garcia, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, will give a presentation on “Understanding the Neurophysiological Consequences of Intermittent Hypoxia and Beyond.” Continue reading
Chemical energy
Wright State professor emeritus Rubin Battino honored by international chemistry journal
Rubin Battino, professor emeritus of chemistry, was recognized for his contributions to the advancement and understanding of the thermodynamics of chemical solutions. Continue reading
Student investigations spotlighted at College of Science and Mathematics’ Festival of Research
The Festival of Research featured podium talks by student researchers and a poster session. Continue reading
