Wright State Headlines
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Jun 24
Wright State’s Calamityville hosts its largest joint medical training operation
Wright State’s Calamityville served as a key host site for Relentless Valor, where nearly 400 military personnel conducted joint medical and combat readiness training alongside international observers. Continue reading
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Jun 20
Wright State University launches Strategic Plan 2030 to advance student success, enhance role as regional economic driver
Wright State launched a new five-year Strategic Plan that advances student success, strengthens collaborative partnerships and enhances its role as a driver of economic vitality in the region. Continue reading
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Jun 20
Pete and Pam Julian create scholarships to help current and future generations of Wright State students
Pete and Pam Julian included Wright State in their estate plan, creating endowed scholarships in athletics, business, nursing and fine and performing arts. Continue reading
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Social Sciences and International Studies
13 Wright State faculty, staff and alumni named to Dayton Business Journal Forty Under 40 list
The honorees include Amir Zadeh, associate professor of management information systems, and Brooke Johnson Leppla, associate director of alumni and donor marketing and communication. Continue reading
Spring 2022 class notes
Meet three outstanding alumni who are featured in the spring 2022 issue of the Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
Civil conversations
Political science major Austin Leist wants to make a career out of having civil arguments as a lawyer and possibly a prosecuting attorney. Continue reading
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
Helping Dayton’s youth
Wright State alumna Nina Carter was honored by the University of Dayton for her work in public administration. Continue reading
Wright State Model U.N. team named Outstanding Delegation at national conference
Wright State’s Model United Nations team earned the top honor at the intercollegiate National Model U.N. Conference in New York City. Continue reading
Wright State shines in U.S. News graduate school rankings
U.S. News & World Report recognized Wright State’s graduate programs in medicine, engineering, computer science, public health, biology, psychology, social work, public administration and business. Continue reading
Wright State historical archaeologist Lance Greene authors book on Cherokees who avoided Trail of Tears
In his new book, “Their Determination to Remain,” Lance Greene explores the complexities of race and gender in the antebellum South and the real impacts of racism. Continue reading
Dance stance
Emerald Jazz days live on for Wright State alumna Ayauna Goodwin at Cincinnati dance company
The floor of the Wright State Nutter Center holds a special place in Ayauna Goodwin’s heart. Continue reading
Wright State history, political science faculty to discuss ‘Russia-Ukraine Crisis’ on March 8
Faculty experts in Russian and Ukrainian history, foreign policy and political science will analyze the war in Ukraine and its larger implications during a panel discussion. Continue reading
