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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Model UN
Award streak continues for Wright State’s Model United Nations team
Wright State’s Model UN team was named an Outstanding Delegation at the national conference in New York City. Continue reading
Wright State to launch School of Public and International Affairs
The School of Public and International Affairs includes programs from the Departments of Political Science and Urban Affairs and Geography. Continue reading
Nationally known journalist to moderate Wright State’s mock presidential debate
Wright State students will represent the candidates’ views during a mock presidential debate on Sept. 13. Continue reading
Model UN: ‘A tradition of excellence’
For 37 consecutive years, Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned a delegation award at the national conference in New York City. Continue reading
Once again Wright State ranks among best at Model UN conference
Wright State received a Distinguished Delegation award at the National Model United Nations Conference March 27-31. Continue reading
Foreign service
Wright State alum Joshua Cummins gets inside peek at workings of Persian Gulf nation of Qatar
Joshua Cummins, who has degrees in history and international and comparative politics from Wright State, received first-hand lessons on the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar during a fellowship. Continue reading
Wright State’s Donna Schlagheck honored at Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio House Speaker and Wright State grad Cliff Rosenberger read a commendation of professor Donna Schlagheck in the House chamber May 20. Continue reading
Wright State’s Model UN team wins delegation award for 36th straight year
Wright State’s Model UN Team received the Distinguished Delegation award and six Outstanding Position Paper awards at the national conference in New York City. Continue reading
Psychological phenomenon
Wright State’s Kevin Smith hopes to combine psychology with political science
Kevin Smith, who bounced around the foster care system for nearly 10 years before being adopted, is poised to graduate and hopes to combine psychology with political science. Continue reading
Travel agent
Angie Loyd takes up-close approach to international affairs
Wright State student and Model UN team leader Angie Loyd is passionate about human rights and international affairs. Continue reading
