Wright State Headlines
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May 26
Nicholas Quillen honored as 2025 Wright State University Officer of the Year
The Wright State University Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers and university staff members at the annual Public Safety Awards ceremony. Continue reading
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May 21
Wright State pedals toward bicycle friendly recognition
Wright State University is expanding cycling access and outdoor recreation opportunities through new bike programs, safety initiatives and campus resources. Continue reading
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May 20
Wright State University receives BBB of Greater Dayton’s 16th annual Community Honor Award
Wright State was honored for its effort to prepare students to enter the regional workforce, support of local nonprofits and volunteer efforts to strengthen the community. Continue reading
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May 19
Wright State and Premier Health partnership awarded first-of-its-kind $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Ohio
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program that delivers trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians. Continue reading
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May 18
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Rainbow remedy
Emily Winkelman studied women, gender and sexuality studies and led the Rainbow Alliance to ensure there are inclusive spaces at Wright State and in the community. Continue reading
More than 1,150 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Wright State will hold fall commencement ceremonies for graduate students on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and for undergraduate students on Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State professor emeritus and pioneering documentary filmmaker Julia Reichert dies
Oscar-winner Julia Reichert taught film production at Wright State for 28 years, mentoring dozens of emerging filmmakers. Continue reading
Wright State historical archaeologist Lance Greene nominated for North Carolina literary award
Lance Greene, professor of anthropology, is a finalist for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award for “Their Determination to Remain: A Cherokee Community’s Resistance to the Trail of Tears in North Carolina.” Continue reading
Random acts of kindness
Kindness has always been one of the central themes in Wright State English graduate Brieanna Wilkoff’s life and in her young adult novel, “I’ll Be There for You.” Continue reading
Community mediator
Wright State alumna Raven Cruz Loaiza leads the Mediation Response Unit for the City of Dayton. Continue reading
Marching toward a dream
Percussion performance major Phil Andrews realized a lifelong dream when he was accepted into the Army Old Guard Drum and Fife Corps. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre to present bluegrass musical ‘Bright Star’ in Herbst Theatre
Wright State Theatre will present the bluegrass musical “Bright Star” on Nov. 18–20 and Dec. 2–4. Continue reading
Protecting and valuing the Wright State woods is focus of Runkle Woods Symposium
The fifth annual Runkle Woods Symposium on Nov. 18 will showcase research and artistic creations inspired by the Wright State campus woods. Continue reading
A touch of Philly comes to Wright State
Pam Lavarnway, professor of theatre design and technology, oversaw the transformation of the Festival Playhouse stage into Philadelphia for Wright State Theatre’s production of “Sister Act.” Continue reading
