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
Wright State sociologist Marlese Durr receives prestigious faculty leadership award from Society for the Study of Social Problems
Marlese Durr was honored for her wide-ranging expertise, scholarship and contributions to the field of sociology. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Dave Deptula ’80 will serve as chair of the foundation's board
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1. Continue reading
Health conscious
Wright State alumnus Csongor Bajnoczki makes an international splash in COVID-19 research
Wright State alumnus Csongor Bajnoczki published research on the lack of diversity in governmental COVID-19 task forces. 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
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 named Outstanding Delegation at 2021 National Model United Nations Conference
Four Wright State Model UN students also won Outstanding Position Paper Awards and three students won Outstanding Delegates in Committee Awards. Continue reading
