Wright State Headlines
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Jul 1
Convocation ceremony marks start of medical education for class of 2026
The Boonshoft School of Medicine will welcome 132 new medical students during the annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on July 9. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State hosts future aviators for hands-on flight camp
Over 40 high school students from around the country learned about aviation, health care and engineering at Air Camp at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Wright State ranked among top undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest
Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked the ninth-best in the Midwest and second in Ohio by NursingProcess.org. Continue reading
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Jun 29
Startup internship leads to metaverse career for Wright State graduate
Computer science graduate Showri Chitti secured a full-time job after interning with Veera Engineering. Continue reading
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Jun 28
Wright State receives grant to help address teacher shortage in Dayton area
The project targets BIPOC students and professionals who want a career in high-need areas such as STEM education and intervention. Continue reading
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Crime & Justice Studies
Gary Schmidt of Coastal Carolina University named dean of College of Liberal Arts at Wright State
Gary Schmidt is the director of diversity, equity and inclusion and community engagement for the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University. Continue reading
Presidential protection
Wright State alumnus Michael Townsend thrives in his career with the U.S. Secret Service
Michael Townsend has been assigned to protect numerous heads of state, including Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Continue reading
Talent to spare
Wright State bowler Madison Stiffler shines at the lanes, following a family tradition
Madison Stiffler, a junior crime and justice major at Wright State, is a star on the women’s club bowling team. Continue reading
Bolinga, Sociology, Anthropology issue statement of solidarity for protests against systemic racism
The statement expresses solidarity and support for international protests against disenfranchisement, systemic racism and evaluation and promotion of civic-minded law enforcement reform. Continue reading
Aiming high
Wright State junior Kathryn Fiske’s story about success, failure and finding her true passions
Kathryn Fiske, a crime and justice studies major and Air Force ROTC cadet, learned to manage her interests, studies and life so she could thrive at Wright State. Continue reading
10 people with Wright State connections named to Dayton Business Journal’s ‘Forty Under 40’ list
Ten people with Wright State connections, including an engineering professor and police sergeant, were named to the Dayton Business Journal’s 2019 “Forty Under 40” list. Continue reading
Professionals in criminal justice share insights, career advice with Wright State students
Wright State students interested in criminal justice careers interacted with alumni and other professionals who have flourished in those fields. Continue reading
Nearly 1,700 students to graduate at Wright State’s 2018 fall commencement
Wright State University will hold its 2018 fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Jake Slemker promoted to head soccer coach at Wright State
Jake Slemker played for the Raiders from 2003 to 2006 and has served on the soccer team’s staff for the last eight years. Continue reading
Global reach
Wright State Army ROTC cadets take part in summer programs, internships around the world
Summer programs and internships help U.S. Army ROTC cadets hone their medical, language and cultural skills as well as to strengthen relationships among U.S. allies. Continue reading
