Wright State Headlines
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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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Mar 31
Wright State Media Highlights, March 24–28
ArtsGala, Raiderthon and a Habitat for Humanity build were among the Wright State campus activities that attracted media coverage last week. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Five Wright State students face Wolves for startup funds in annual entrepreneurial competition
Wright State University students will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of industry experts, known as the “Wolves,” at Wright Venture on April 3. Continue reading
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Mar 28
Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic baseball game continues Wright State-Air Force partnership
The Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic between Wright State and the Air Force Academy celebrated the region’s veterans and active-duty military personnel. Continue reading
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Social Sciences and International Studies
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
Bolinga Center to host series celebrating notable Black women March 29-30
“What’s HERstory?” programs will examine The Combahee River Collective and the life, legacy and literature of Angela Davis. Continue reading
Life support
Wright State alumnus William Lutz at the helm of the nonprofit New Path, helping people during life’s tough times
William Lutz earned degrees in urban affairs and public administration from Wright State, works in local government and leads a nonprofit organization. Continue reading
Wright State international politics, public administration alumni to share career success
“Alumni Changing the World: International Politics and Public Administration” will be held on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. on Webex. Continue reading
Model UN wins awards at Dayton Model United Nations Conference
Wright State University’s Model UN team won 11 awards at the 28th annual Dayton Model United Nations Conference. Continue reading
