Wright State Headlines
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Apr 4
Wright State alum’s passion for technology leads to Outstanding Alumnus Award
Michael Bennett gives back to Wright State by overseeing Booz Allen Hamilton’s corporate sponsorship with the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
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Apr 3
Wright State student-athletes help local family achieve dream of homeownership
Student-athletes and coaches from Wright State volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading
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Apr 3
Wright State Fraternity and Sorority Council revives Greek Week after 5-year hiatus
Wright State’s Greek Week from April 7–11 will feature a social media challenge, water games, craft night, field day games and a lip-synch contest. Continue reading
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Apr 2
Wright State dance marathon raises $55,000 for children’s mental health
Wright State University students danced for 12 straight hours, raising over $55,000 for children’s mental health services. Continue reading
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Apr 2
Wright State celebrates educators, innovative practices at Learn Local Conference
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State for a valuable professional development experience. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Governor DeWine to address students during Wright State University’s spring commencement ceremonies
Nearly 1,900 students are expected to graduate during Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies in the Nutter Center on April 30 and May 1. Continue reading
Come hell or high water
The student staff of The Guardian Media Group are continuing the tradition of award-winning journalism
When The Guardian switched to a digital-only publication, the newspaper rebranded itself as The Guardian Media Group. Continue reading
No small feat
Martha Conkel Nghiem ’16 and her husband seek to revive a historic Dayton gem in St. Anne’s Hill
Dayton couple Martha Conkel Nghiem ’16 and her husband, Tung, took a huge leap of faith to buy a historic Dayton gem — the St. Anne’s Hill Wilhelmina house. Continue reading
Spring class notes
Meet three outstanding alumni who are featured in the spring 2021 issue of the Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
The changemakers
Wright State Alumni and community members are confronting racism and all of its manifestations
How we can learn from our Black alumni, faculty, staff, and students who are working to actively create change in their communities by fighting racism and injustice. Continue reading
A different kind of influencer
Mohamed Al-Hamdani ’03, ’19, immigration lawyer and president of Dayton Public Schools Board, is one of the city’s most influential young leaders
Two-time Wright State graduate Al-Hamdani wants immigrants to know Dayton as a welcoming city. Continue reading
Artwork by graduating Wright State students featured in Senior Thesis Exhibition in Stein Galleries
Visitors can view the Senior Thesis Exhibition in the Stein Galleries on April 23 and 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. and April 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre will hold its first Parking Lot Fringe Festival April 24–25
The Parking Lot Fringe Festival is an outdoor theatrical event on April 24–25 on the Grand Entrance steps to the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Dayton Mayor, Wright State alumna Nan Whaley to give libraries talk
Nan Whaley will discuss “Leadership in Challenging Times” during the Friends of the Libraries Virtual Lunch-In on April 21. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
Seven projects selected for the third year of Students First funding
Seven projects were approved for Students First Fund grants, with awards ranging from $3,650 to $10,000. Continue reading
