Wright State Headlines
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Jun 12
SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence
Wright State employees Cassie Guard, Karen Lahm and Patrick Sonner received 2025–26 SOCHE Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to student success, teaching and campus impact. Continue reading
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Jun 10
Wright State aviation students to celebrate milestone at Dayton Air Show
Wright State will honor 28 aviation students at the Dayton Air Show for earning their first Federal Aviation Administration pilot certification. Continue reading
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Jun 9
Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition
Wright State’s Stein Galleries are seeking submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for “Active Duty Artists,” an inaugural exhibition dedicated to showcasing artistic talent from the military community. Continue reading
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Jun 9
The perfect pair
Matt Cline ’18 is sharing his experiences through his new children’s book — while helping thousands of children gain confidence through his nonprofit organization, Just a Pair of Shoes. Continue reading
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Jun 8
Every Wright State psychology doctoral student lands competitive clinical internship
All 22 fourth-year doctoral students in Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology matched to a clinical internship this year, a required step before they can earn their doctorates and pursue licensure as psychologists. Continue reading
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Social Sciences and International Studies
What a difference a day makes
First-time donors on the Wright Day to Give talk about what motivated them and why they continue to give
One couple shares their motivation behind giving, and one grad shares how his gift as a student influenced him to continue to pay it forward. Continue reading
Energizing entrepreneurs
Wright State helps position aspiring entrepreneurs for success
Meet several alumni and students making their mark as successful entrepreneurs. Continue reading
New school structure will facilitate interdisciplinary learning and teaching in College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts has reorganized into the schools of Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities and Cultural Studies, and Social Sciences and International Studies. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Wright State alumni Tony Alexander, Bob Reynolds and Loghan Young and graduate student Doniska Taylor joined the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Wright State sociologist Marlese Durr wins prestigious Jessie Bernard Award
The American Sociological Association honored Marlese Durr for expanding the horizons of sociology to fully encompass the role of women in society. Continue reading
Wright State alumna Amy Riegel named executive director of state homeless coalition
Wright State political science graduate Amy Riegel works to end homelessness and promotes decent, safe, fair, affordable housing for all. Continue reading
Students in Archaeology Field School excavate 100-year-old family farm
Wright State students find numerous artifacts during excavation of 100-year-old family farm. Continue reading
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
